Do these toys bring back memories? – which was your favorite? LEGO® building set 1930 View-Master® 3D viewer 1938 Candy Land® 1949 Silly Putty® 1950 Mr. Potato Head® 1952 Play-Doh® 1955 Barbie® doll 1959 Etch-A-Sketch® 1960 G.I. Joe® 1963 Easy Bake Oven® 1963 Twister® 1966 Spirograph® 1966 Hot Wheels® racecar set 1968 Rubik’s Cube® 1979 … [Read more…]
Many of our preserves participate in holiday charities. One popular charity is Toys for Tots. Check with your preserve to see if they are participating. In the meantime – here’s a bit of history on this wonderful charity. In 1947 Diane Hendricks asked her husband, Bill, a major with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves in … [Read more…]
It’s all about the holidays as our preserves prepare for the season. Check the TrailBlazer web site for specific dates and details for our December events. There are also plenty of local events to help you celebrate the season wherever you are! Here’s just a holiday sampler: If you’re heading to South Carolina and planning … [Read more…]
We’ve all seen them. That strange, horn shaped contraption that proudly takes on the job of Thanksgiving centerpiece each year. The “horn of plenty” signifies abundance and nourishment. Derived from mythology, the cornucopia is believed to have originated when an infantile Zeus accidentally broke the horn off the goat Amalthea, which provided unending nourishment to … [Read more…]
Just in time for the holidays, we’ve teamed up with Rand McNally to offer Thousand Trails members a great deal on the newly-released TripMaker® RVND™ GPS – the first navigation device designed specifically for RVers. The TripMaker® RVND™ features more than 14 million points of interest, plus information on RV campgrounds, RV dealers and service, … [Read more…]
No, that’s not a typo. This month, men across the world will sport moustaches and transform the month of November to “Movember”, a time to raise awareness for men’s health, including prostate cancer and other cancers that affect men. Men will grow mustaches in November to show support for the cause, thus making November, “Movember”. … [Read more…]
The Leonids, one of the better-known meteor streams, are expected to make an appearance between November 10-23, peaking on the 17 or 18. In a clear location, viewers can expect to see up to 115 streaks an hour during peak times. To get the best view possible, check out Coleman’s 10×25 binoculars for a magnified … [Read more…]
Thanksgiving is a time of tradition – Turkey Trots, football, family gatherings, and sharing what you are thankful for. One of the most anticipated traditions is that of the next day leftovers! Take advantage of your leftover turkey, sweet potatoes and green beans by enjoying a comforting bowl of “Thanksgiving Soup!” Ingredients: 2 quarts … [Read more…]