Don’t make the mistake of thinking a national forest is one and the same as a national park. In fact, the Forest Reserve Act, which allowed for the establishment of forest reserves, predates the creation of the National Park Service by about 25 years. Another major difference is that the national parks are about preservation, … [Read more…]
Did you know that butterflies taste with their feet? Or that the fastest they fly is 12 miles per hour. If you are interested in this beautiful insect, why not check out the prettiest butterfly gardens around the country. From one to a flutter (which is what a group of butterflies is called), these spots … [Read more…]
What do you have planned for this summer? Camping, camping, and more camping, we hope! If you haven’t decided where you’re headed, here are some ideas to help your fun summer plans take shape. NORTHEAST/Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York A “Maine” event means plenty of beach time when you stay at Moody Beach RV … [Read more…]
This dish for Beer Can Chicken may surprise you at first since it involves using a beer can like stuffing a turkey… but we guarantee that this recipe will make your chicken succulent, highly flavorful and filled with bursting herb flavor! We love this recipe because it uses our favorite appliance (the grill, of course!) … [Read more…]
Winners will receive a $50 American Express® Prepaid Gift Card. Each issue, we will select ONE “winning” photo from the submissions received (all submissions must be received by midnight on the last day of the month). The winning photo will be posted on the TrailBlazer website as well as in the magazine. Photo submissions should include a brief description, … [Read more…]
Spring break is just around the corner and that means a whole lot of people will descend on a whole lot of popular locations around the country. Here’s a clever idea – get a jump on the spring breakers and take a trip to some of those hot destinations before the spring crowds arrive. Oregon … [Read more…]
Here’s a healthy reminder to take care of your heart this spring. We thought we’d provide some outdoor activity ideas which are good for your heart, and fun to boot! Hiking Hiking offers huge benefits. Not only is it a great cardio workout, but it has also been shown to boost bone density, improve balance, … [Read more…]
Some call it a breakfast casserole, some call it a “strata,” but whatever name you have for it, this dish is always a crowd-pleaser. It’s a popular dish for the holiday season, but we also think that a breakfast casserole can be served any time of the year, especially to hungry campers! Plus, it’s a … [Read more…]
It’s the Year of the Pig – according to the Chinese calendar, so why not celebrate with a visit to some of the best Chinatowns in the US. Houston, Texas Also referred to as Asiatown, this neighborhood of Houston has plenty of shops and restaurants. Hong Kong City Mall is an indoor mall with more … [Read more…]
Winners will receive a $50 American Express® Prepaid Gift Card. Each issue, we will select ONE “winning” photo from the submissions received (all submissions must be received by midnight on the last day of the month). The winning photo will be posted on the TrailBlazer website as well as in the magazine. Photo submissions should include a brief description, … [Read more…]