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…]
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…]
By Joan Rykal This year, the Thousand Trails’ member magazine, TrailBlazer Magazine, will feature special stories throughout the year to tell the story of Thousand Trails’ 50-year history! Check out this story from the upcoming issue of TrailBlazer Magazine and be sure to come with us on an historical journey with our interactive timeline! Once … [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…]
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…]