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…]
If you feel like celebrating the holidays year-round, consider a road trip to these towns where, thanks in part to their names, it may seem like every day is a holiday. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (74 miles from Circle M RV Campground) Appropriately, this little town of Bethlehem was named by Moravian missionaries who founded a mission … [Read more…]
The sport of horseshoes dates back some 2000 years. Two of the most popular theories in circulation as to the origins of the game point to the game either being the poor man’s version of quoits or that the horseshoe substituted for the expensive discus thrown in ancient Olympian Games. Quoits is similar to the … [Read more…]
At Thousand Trails, we love to get together with family and friends for good food, good music, and a good time! We’ve rounded up some festivals happening this year near Thousand Trails campgrounds. Check ‘em out below! Reno Jazz Festival, Reno, NV, April 26-28, 2018 Reno, NV, “The Biggest Little City in the World” is … [Read more…]
Happy New http://www.jetaasa.ca/wp/! Finally, the holidays are over. Here at Thousand Trails, we are looking forward to getting out and camping with you in the new year in a new way. Thousand Trails has a variety of options for whatever camping or travel style suits you. Whether you’re hauling a rig that takes you across … [Read more…]
This year for Memorial Day Weekend, why skip the traditional parade and head out to some of these events happening near Thousand Trails campgrounds to kick off the summer! Rondout Valley RV Campground (NY) The 4th Annual Uke Fest and Concert is a family-friendly retreat for ukulele players of all ages and skill levels, complete with … [Read more…]
Have you ever been to the Dead Sea and covered yourself in that mineral rich mud? Well, there aren’t any famous mud baths up in the Pacific Northwest, but you can certainly find an abundance of mineral-rich soaking pools in various forests and beaches in Oregon and Washington. Similar to the Dead Sea, the water … [Read more…]
From 1848-1855, more than a quarter of a million people traveled along the California National Historic Trail in search of gold. Instead of finding gold, they found an idyllic land with the perfect climate for growing plants and flowers all year round – California! Today, you can travel along the California National Historic Trail by driving … [Read more…]