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The Great War: WWI Memorial Sites

February 12, 2020 by thousandtrails

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…]

Posted in: Activities, Campgrounds, Day Trips, Fun Facts Tagged: Altar of Consecration, American Doughboy, Arlington National Cemetery, Atlantic City, Chestnut Lake, Drummer Boy, Evergreen Washeli Washington State Park, Georgia, Gettysburg, Harbor View, Horseshoe Lakes, Indian Lakes, Indianapolis, LaConner, Liberty In Distress, Round Top, seattle, Tall Chief, The Indiana War Museum, The Shrine Room, The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Warm Florida

February 12, 2020 by thousandtrails

It’s not too hard to find a good reason to visit Florida. The state has plenty to offer, including world-class beaches, major attractions, historic venues and plenty of green space. But currentresults.com just gave us three great reasons to visit Florida in February and they all have to do with keeping warm. According to the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Activities, Day Trips, Events, Fun Facts Tagged: Atlantic Ocean, Bahia State Park, Everglades Day Festival, Everglades National Park, Florida, Florida Keys, Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine and Food Festival, Looe Key Reef, Miami Beach, Miami Zoo, snorkeling, Sportfishing, The Coconut Grove Art Festival, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

365 Days of Fun

December 10, 2019 by thousandtrails

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…]

Posted in: Campgrounds, Day Trips, Events, Fun Facts, Pics from the Parks Tagged: celebrating 50 years, thank you

National Hot Dog Day is July 17!

July 16, 2019 by thousandtrails

On this day, we commemorate the well doings of the great National Hotdog and Sausage Council as we celebrate America’s favorite frank.  National Hotdog Day falls on the July 17, and hopefully this will be the last year you neglect this groundbreaking holiday. Us hotdog lovers are accepting to those who will choose this year to begin … [Read more…]

Posted in: Campgrounds, Cooking On The Go, Events, Fun Facts Tagged: camping food, hotdog, National Hotdog Day, Summer, summer foods

All In The Family: Thousand Trails Continues To Grow in the Super ‘70s 

January 17, 2019 by thousandtrails

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…]

Posted in: Campgrounds, Fun Facts, Pics from the Parks Tagged: Bend-Sunriver, Cascade Mountains, Chehalis, Cultus Lake, Fraser River Valley, La Conner RV Campground, leavenworth rv campground, Mount Vernon RV Campground, Oregon House, Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, skagit valley, Thousand Trails 50, thousand trails 50th anniversary, TrailBlazer Magazine

Now That’s a Sandwich!

August 13, 2018 by thousandtrails

Popular myth says that one of America’s most famous convenience meals was invented by a British nobleman with a penchant for gambling. The story goes that the 4th Earl of Sandwich never wanted to get up from the gaming table to make time to eat so he asked that the servants bring him “some meat … [Read more…]

Posted in: Day Trips, Fun Facts Tagged: bear cave rv campground, Breaded Pork Tenderloin, brown hotel, Chestnut Lake RV campground, circle m rv campground, diamond caverns rv campground, famous sandwiches of america, horseshoe lakes rv campground, hot brown, indian lakes rv campground, jim's steaks, philly cheesesteak, rondout valley rv campground, sandwiches, sonny's famous steaks, steve's prince of steak's, the speidie

Out & About: American History Tour

July 10, 2018 by thousandtrails

A great way to learn the history of the United States is by visiting Washington D.C. The Smithsonian, Monticello, the Lincoln Memorial and of course the White House all provide tremendous history lessons to those who visit. But, scattered across our land are many other important places that were instrumental in making America the great … [Read more…]

Posted in: Day Trips, Fun Facts Tagged: Astoria, Coloma, Fort Clatsop, long beach rv & camping resort, Lower East Side Tenement Museum, Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, Ponderosa RV Resort, Scotrun RV Resort, Seaside RV Resort, Thomas Edison National Historic Park

On The Go: Get Outside! The fresh air is good for you!

April 11, 2018 by thousandtrails

Cars honking. Crowded commutes. Constant construction. Long hours in the office… City life can be loud, crowded, and stressful. According to this study from the American Institute of Biological Sciences, living in an urban environment increases stress levels. When stress levels go up, the risk of developing anxiety and depression can also increase. As the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Fun Facts Tagged: forest therapy, geocaching, getting outside, hiking, nature, nature therapy, stress relievers

Spotlight: RV Industry Podcasts… Updated!

February 1, 2018 by thousandtrails

Whether the hosts are providing tips and tricks for the upkeep of your rig or are inspiring your next road trip with stories from the road, podcasts are great for learning new things and hearing stories from fellow RVers and campers. We have previously brought you some of our favorite podcasts, but we recently updated … [Read more…]

Posted in: Fun Facts Tagged: girl camper, heath and alyssa padgett, janine pettit, living the RV dream, podcasts, roadtreking, rv entrepreneurs, rv family travel atlas, rv lifestyle, rv podcasts

Out & About: 5 Funniest Movies About RV Travel

February 1, 2018 by thousandtrails

With record low temperatures all across the nation, you may want to cozy up with a good movie this winter! Get inspired or just have a laugh with the Top 5 Funniest Movies about RV travel! The Long, Long Trailer (1954) Starring: Lucille Ball; Desi Arnaz Two newlyweds decide to honeymoon in a brand new … [Read more…]

Posted in: Fun Facts Tagged: rv travel movies
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