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…]
A walking food tour sounds almost counterintuitive – exercise and food together? But maybe these unique tours are the best of both worlds as they combine both delicious nibbles and a little fresh air. Here are just a few to whet your appetite! Austin Eats (Austin, TX) Austin Eats is a variety of different foodie … [Read more…]
They are functional works of art made of steel, stone and wood…check out some of America’s coolest bridges. There are more than 600,000 bridges in the U.S. Some were designed to allow travel over bodies of water, train yards or other roadways, large gorges, or other unnavigable terrain between two locations. There are bridges of … [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…]
If you have a pet you have probably experienced their behavior when you exercise at home. If you use a mat, they like to sit in the middle of it; if you are on any machine, they like to be just close enough that you are concerned throughout the entire workout that they may get … [Read more…]
Did you know that Oregon is the third-highest producer of sweet cherries in the country? And the majority of the cherry crop grows in the shadow of Mt. Hood? And that Bing cherries, which are the most popular variety of cherries, were first developed by a pioneer grower in Oregon and named after one of … [Read more…]
There are so many places to see the changing of the seasons here in the US, it may be hard to choose where to go! Here we’ve picked out some great trails to visit when the colors will be at their peak. Oregon: Oct. 12-28 In Oregon, peak fall foliage occurs between October 12 – … [Read more…]
The Willamette Valley (pronounced, “will-AHH-mit”) is fast becoming the next great wine country. The high amount of precipitation and the mild temperatures create the perfect, temperate conditions for growing g together of the Willamette Valley allows for growing some of the best Pinot Noir in the world. The best time to visit this region is August through October, as … [Read more…]
Great news, Zone members! On May 4, we will have 20 Member Appreciation Events for new Zone Camping Pass members where on site staff will be able to answer questions regarding day use privileges, making reservations,visiting preserves outside of your zone, Encore RV Resort discounts and more. The Member Appreciation Events will also include a … [Read more…]