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…]
Wow, 2018 was quite the summer! From coast to coast, Thousand Trails campers were making new friends, toasting s’mores, jumping in the lake, and getting out to camp as much as possible! Check out a highlight of the photos for #100daysofcamping, and we can’t wait to do it all over again in 2019! #100DaysofCamping may … [Read more…]
There are football towns and then there are die-hard football towns. Towns with fans so loyal they will brave any weather; will don lucky jerseys that don’t see a washing machine ‘til season’s end, lest the good luck be washed off; paint their bodies in team colors; all because they absolutely live for gameday. In … [Read more…]
Halloween is just around the corner and we’ve got a boo-tiful list of spooky spots to visit if screaming is your thing! Famous Graves and Graveyards There’s no better place to get in the spirit to be scared than in a graveyard. Tombstone tourists take note of these gravesites of very famous people: Elvis Presley … [Read more…]
The “dog days of summer” are here, but it’s not over yet! When you look back at the summer of 2018 how will you remember it? If you can’t think of anything, then we have a bucket list of 50 things to cross off that summer bucket list! Camp at Thousand Trails Take a photo with your #100daysofcamping rally … [Read more…]
The Local Sightings Film Festival, Sept. 21-29 The Pacific Northwest is a beautiful place – with its lush green forests to its endless mountain ranges, there is always something to explore. The Pacific Northwest is also known for it’s unique creators and artists who bring a magical quality to their art that is unlike any … [Read more…]
Summer may be winding down but that doesn’t mean there isn’t time for one last summer hurrah! Whether you’re on the east coast, west coast, down south, or northwest, we would love to have you at Thousand Trails’ this Labor Day weekend! Here’s how the folks are celebrating the end of the summer with Thousand … [Read more…]
If you have a pet you have probably experienced their behavior when you exercise at home. If you use a mat, they like to sit in the middle of it; if you are on any machine, they like to be just close enough that you are concerned throughout the entire workout that they may get … [Read more…]