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…]
Did you know waterfalls are classified into 10 different types based on the way the water descends? Those classifications include plunge, punchbowl, cascade, and tiered. And while Angel Falls in Venezuela may be the highest, uninterrupted waterfall in the world at 3,212 feet, our own Niagara Falls is the world’s most visited, drawing more than … [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…]
Weekend festivities, sporting tournaments, movie nights and more keep summer alive just a bit longer at our preserves. Pickleball is the name of the game at Seaside Preserve in Oregon as they host their “Pickleball by the Seaside” event sponsored by the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA). The event is scheduled for the weekend of September … [Read more…]
M is for May as well as plenty of events scheduled both at our preserves and nearby. Of course, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day events are lined up preserve-wide and here’s a few more “M” events for you to ponder. If you’re visiting Ponderosa Preserve in Lotus, California, The Motherlode Century Amazing Bike Ride, is … [Read more…]