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…]
Just because it’s cold in some parts of the country, doesn’t mean Thousand Trails campers can’t explore this great country! Check out some activities nearby Thousand Trails campgrounds that are open year-round. Cloverdale, California, home to the Russian River RV Campground, was recently named one of America’s “Coolest Small Towns” by Budget Travel magazine. The … [Read more…]
If you’re traveling during the holidays, it’s important to make sure wherever you’re staying reflects your holiday traditions and decorations, just as if you were spending the holidays at home. Here are a few ideas to take your holidays with you! • Make a playlist of your favorite holiday music. • Have a small portable … [Read more…]
Retreat to the Sunshine State this winter! Three Flags RV Campground is located in Wildwood, a location that is called “the crossroads” because of its easy access to both coasts. Three Flags RV Campground provides a more urban vibe while Peace River RV Campground, about a two-hour drive south, is nestled among orange groves, cattle fields, … [Read more…]
When Harry Richman recorded the song “I Love a Parade” in 1932, he was pretty spot on with the lyrics, which spoke to the excitement from the beat of the drums to the cheering crowd. Who doesn’t love a parade? There’s no denying this time of year is parade season, starting with Thanksgiving and going … [Read more…]
November is Native American Heritage Month and although President George H.W. Bush made it official in 1990, efforts to have a nationally recognized celebration honoring Native Americans can be traced as far back as 1915. It was then that Red Fox James, believed to be from the Blackfoot Tribe of Montana, rode from state to … [Read more…]
November is National Gratitude Month and this month we are giving thanks for all of the beautiful places where Thousand Trails can take us! From the fun packed summers to winter adventures, Thousand Trails campgrounds has something for everyone all year-round. The Pacific Northwest is a perfect adventure destination thanks to its natural boundaries of … [Read more…]
Donna & Steve enjoyed a 7-night cruise aboard the Norwegian Pearl! Check out some of the photos from their trip and a little bit about their vacation. “We had a great time! We were very happy that my sister and her husband cruised with us as they are experienced cruisers and they showed us a … [Read more…]
Autumn in Oregon is often referred to as “the second summer.” The weather can be warmer than in previous “summer” months and the water temperature of the ocean is also at its warmest. Scores of tourists and locals hitting the beach will have all gone back to their regular schedules so the beaches and beach towns … [Read more…]
In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt designed the first wildlife refuge in the United States, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, in Florida. It was the first federal bird reservation created to protect the island’s bird population which was threatened due to settlements in the area. At present, the U.S. has more than 562 such designated areas … [Read more…]