There are all kinds of museums throughout the world; some dedicated to science, some dedicated to history, and some even dedicated to all things holiday. Check out some of these truly unique museums while you travel this winter and stay at Thousand Trails campgrounds along the way! Mary Elizabeth Hopkins Santa Claus Museum, Columbus, TX … [Read more…]
When Harry Richman recorded the song “I Love a Parade” in 1932, he was pretty spot on with the lyrics, which spoke to the excitement from the beat of the drums to the cheering crowd. Who doesn’t love a parade? There’s no denying this time of year is parade season, starting with Thanksgiving and going … [Read more…]
In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt designed the first wildlife refuge in the United States, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, in Florida. It was the first federal bird reservation created to protect the island’s bird population which was threatened due to settlements in the area. At present, the U.S. has more than 562 such designated areas … [Read more…]
Here at Thousand Trails, we are always finding a way to celebrate. Check out all of the holiday celebrations happening at our campgrounds across the country this winter! Cultus Lake (BC) Enjoy our annual Christmas Party at Cultus Lake (BC). Sign up at the Clubhouse for a 5 pm dinner on December 9. We supply … [Read more…]
Winners will receive a $50 Visa® Gift Card. Each issue we will select ONE “winning” photo from the submissions received (all submissions must be received by midnight on the last day of the month). The winning photo will be posted on the TrailBlazer website as well as in the magazine. Photo submissions should include a … [Read more…]
Whether you’re driving through tunnels of lights or strolling along quaint village streets with a steaming hot chocolate in hand, one of the best parts of the holiday season is all of the decorations. Check out some of these decked out holiday displays and events happening near Thousand Trails campgrounds this month! Trail of Lights, … [Read more…]
2016 is going to be a sizzlingly hot summer. Why not beat the heat with some some natural air conditioning by visiting one or all of these cool caves? Sweet relief from the hot summer sun at these historical caves is no more than 2 and a half hours from Thousand Trails campgrounds! … [Read more…]
Ahh, spring cleaning. That inevitable chore that we all try to avoid, but ultimately, after it’s done, it feels so good to have cleaned out the clutter in your life! We don’t all need to be minimalists, but lots of us at Thousand Trails know what it’s like to live in a small space and … [Read more…]
At Thousand Trails, we enjoy baseball, the “great American pastime” just as much as you do! We’ve rounded up 8 awesome Minor League stadiums that are worth a visit this summer! Check ‘em out below. AutoZone Park – Memphis, TX AutoZone Park, home to the Memphis Redbirds, seats 10,000, and is a third the … [Read more…]
Here at Thousand Trails and Encore, we like to make sure our guests are having fun! That’s why our staff works hard to create fun tournaments, and host potlucks and parties with our Theme Weekends activities! Here is a list of some activities happening this month. We hope you have a fun time hanging … [Read more…]