America’s first lighthouse dates to the early 1700s in Boston, but lighthouses have been guiding ships since approximately 300 B.C. when Ptolemy built the first one in ancient Egypt. The purpose of these towering structures is to provide navigational aid to ships at sea, acting as a traffic light of sorts. The lights flash in … [Read more…]
What do you have planned for this summer? Camping, camping, and more camping, we hope! If you haven’t decided where you’re headed, here are some ideas to help your fun summer plans take shape. NORTHEAST/Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York A “Maine” event means plenty of beach time when you stay at Moody Beach RV … [Read more…]
Vacationers have been going east for decades to experience Bar Harbor, the largest town on Mount Desert Island. Bar Harbor started as an exclusive resort town for famous families like the Vanderbilts, the Rockefellers, and the Astors, though the town has changed a lot since a major fire destroyed most of the town in 1947. … [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…]
At Thousand Trails, we know you love adventure. So, why not take your adventure to the sea? Cruises aren’t just for beach lovers looking to visit warm places with blue waters and soft sandy beaches (though, we also think that’s a fantastic option!) Below are just some of the many excursion destinations that set sail from places like Seattle and Vancouver, … [Read more…]
Did you know that Maine has more coastline than California with over 3,478 miles? And while Maine is famous for lobster, harvesting the majority of this crustacean in the US, Maine is also famous for its fabulous vacation destinations. And Bar Harbor is one of those. The town of Bar Harbor is a storied location. … [Read more…]
Seguin Island Lighthouse, Popham Beach, Maine On a small rocky island in Maine, the Seguin Island Lighthouse is said to be haunted by the former keeper. The story goes that former keeper murdered his wife with an ax and then committed suicide. Supposedly, the keeper’s wife had driven him insane by playing the same song … [Read more…]