How do we love thee, let us count the ways. There are a million reasons to love Los Angeles including the sunshine, the ocean, and the celebrity spottings that can occur on a daily basis. We could go on and on but for our purposes here, we’ll narrow it down a bit and provide just … [Read more…]
The Pacific Northwest Coast is one of the best places to “go fly a kite,” as they say, thanks to its wide open spaces and continuous strong winds off the Pacific. To that end, the Oregon Coast plays host to some of the most popular kite fests in the country. Two big kite events are … [Read more…]
Did you know waterfalls are classified into 10 different types based on the way the water descends? Those classifications include plunge, punchbowl, cascade, and tiered. And while Angel Falls in Venezuela may be the highest, uninterrupted waterfall in the world at 3,212 feet, our own Niagara Falls is the world’s most visited, drawing more than … [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…]
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…]
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…]
If having more fun was any part of your New Year’s resolution, then consider checking out some of these super fun events in sunny southern California. Of course, simply spending the winter months exploring all that SoCal has to offer is fun, in and of itself, but these events will round out that resolution and … [Read more…]
Plan to head south to Florida this season and don’t miss these events that are near to our three Florida campgrounds, Orlando RV Campground, Peace River RV Campground, and Three Flags RV Campground. Gasparilla Pirate Fest This Tampa event was started in 1904 and celebrates Jose Gaspar, aka Gasparilla, a mythical Spanish pirate who made … [Read more…]
There are all kinds of museums throughout the world; some dedicated to science, some dedicated to history, and some even dedicated to all things holiday. Check out some of these truly unique museums while you travel this winter and stay at Thousand Trails campgrounds along the way! Mary Elizabeth Hopkins Santa Claus Museum, Columbus, TX … [Read more…]