The Pacific Northwest Coast is one of the best places to “go fly a kite,” as they say, thanks to its wide open spaces and continuous strong winds off the Pacific. To that end, the Oregon Coast plays host to some of the most popular kite fests in the country. Two big kite events are … [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…]
November is National Gratitude Month and this month we are giving thanks for all of the beautiful places where Thousand Trails can take us! From the fun packed summers to winter adventures, Thousand Trails campgrounds has something for everyone all year-round. The Pacific Northwest is a perfect adventure destination thanks to its natural boundaries of … [Read more…]
Autumn in Oregon is often referred to as “the second summer.” The weather can be warmer than in previous “summer” months and the water temperature of the ocean is also at its warmest. Scores of tourists and locals hitting the beach will have all gone back to their regular schedules so the beaches and beach towns … [Read more…]
Halloween is just around the corner and we’ve got a boo-tiful list of spooky spots to visit if screaming is your thing! Famous Graves and Graveyards There’s no better place to get in the spirit to be scared than in a graveyard. Tombstone tourists take note of these gravesites of very famous people: Elvis Presley … [Read more…]
Summer may be winding down but that doesn’t mean there isn’t time for one last summer hurrah! Whether you’re on the east coast, west coast, down south, or northwest, we would love to have you at Thousand Trails’ this Labor Day weekend! Here’s how the folks are celebrating the end of the summer with Thousand … [Read more…]
There’s a major once-in-a-lifetime event sweeping over the nation this summer and campers across the country are gearing up to witness a spectacular total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. This eclipse is special because it’s the first time since 1918 that a total solar eclipse will be visible across the nation in a complete … [Read more…]
Maybe you’ve heard rumblings of a spectacular celestial event happening later this summer…It’s a total solar eclipse when the sun passes behind the moon’s shadow. This is called the “umbra shadow” and at the perfect moment, the sky and the earth darken just for a few minutes. Want to witness this spectacular event for yourself? … [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…]