April is the month in which we celebrate National Read a Road Map Day (April 5 to be exact). When was the last time you used a road map to find your destination, or identify where you are? Chances are, if you were born in the late 80s or after, most of your travel sans … [Read more…]
If the old adage “April showers brings May flowers” puts your focus on the rain versus the flowers, you might be interested in learning a little bit about the rainforests on the US mainland. Different from those found near the equator, which are considered tropical rainforests, those found in the US are considered temperate rainforests. … [Read more…]
Observed annually since 1987, the month of March is Women’s History Month during which we celebrate women and their contributions to our history, culture, and society. One way you can celebrate women this month is to wear purple because purple is the color that symbolizes women internationally. Another is to take some time on your … [Read more…]
While there’s nothing wrong with a sun and sand spring break, some people opt for a different way to spend the time off and de-stress. Here are a few ideas to consider as an alternative to the typical spring break ideas. Museum Tour: A week in Washington DC is a fair amount of time to … [Read more…]
Stair climbing is a great exercise. Did you know that stair climbing burns more calories per minute than jogging? Or that plenty of athletes, including professional skiers, regard stair climbing as a great way to stay fit? Remember Rocky Balboa and those daunting steps in the early days of his training? Didn’t we all cheer … [Read more…]
If you’re a movie buff, no doubt you’ve seen “1917,” the most current film depiction of World War I. The story revolves around two British soldiers racing against time to deliver a message that could potentially save more than one thousand soldiers, including one of the messenger’s brothers. WWI lasted a little over four years … [Read more…]
Sadly, research shows that the majority of people give up on their New Year’s resolutions by January 12. Yes, just 12 days into the new year, most people are already tossing in the towel when it comes to changing ways and adopting new habits. We’ve got an idea to help you stay the course – … [Read more…]
When isn’t it a good time to visit California? The sunshine and that certain California lifestyle is always a good idea. Make 2020 the year of good ideas and take a quick trip to these CA cities. Lake Tahoe in winter is full of skiing, ice skating, and snowboarding fun. There’s also hiking and snowmobiling … [Read more…]
Come celebrate the new year in a big way and visit some of these Texas towns that promise everything fun, indoors and out! The Texas Hill Country is a perfect place to toast the new year thanks to the more than 50 wineries scattered throughout. Visit www.texaswinetrail.com for a complete listing and details about each … [Read more…]
Thousand Trails celebrated 50 years in 2019 and because it was such a milestone, we chose to celebrate all year long, making every day a reason to revel in hitting the big 5-0! All kinds of events were planned in addition to the everyday fun you find when staying with us. A few of the … [Read more…]