Potato skins are delicious, filling, and budget-friendly food that can be served at almost any gathering. You can mix and match delicious topping combinations and as a finger food, these are great to bring to a tailgate, a party, or just as a fun snack! Baking the potatoes before anything else is an important … [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…]
Ah, the end of summer! It seems like the days between Labor Day and September 22 are spent cramming in as many backyard barbecues and jumps in the lake as possible. So, while you’re enjoying the last days of summer for as long as possible, don’t stress about groceries and whip up this easy pantry … [Read more…]
The “dog days of summer” are here, but it’s not over yet! When you look back at the summer of 2018 how will you remember it? If you can’t think of anything, then we have a bucket list of 50 things to cross off that summer bucket list! Camp at Thousand Trails Take a photo with your #100daysofcamping rally … [Read more…]
When pioneer, nature-lover, and journalist J. Sterling Morton arrived with his wife in the Nebraska Territory in 1854, he found it to be a treeless plain. Noting the importance of trees for many reasons including fuel, building materials, and shade from the hot summer sun, Morton set about to do something about the lack of … [Read more…]
Whether you’re looking for tips on how to fix up your RV or just some travel inspiration on places to visit, YouTube has become a great resource for people looking to learn something new, to find inspiration, and we must admit, sometimes just to look at cute baby animals. Anyway… we’ve rounded up a few … [Read more…]
It’s Halloween at Thousand Trails! Whether you’re decorating your rig or just want to go trick-or-treating with the kids, we’ve got you covered this year! Check out ALL of the activities happening at TT campgrounds this Halloween. (Tip: Don’t want to scroll? Hit “command + F” and type in your desired campground to find the Halloween … [Read more…]
The “dog days of summer” are here, but it’s not over yet! When you look back at the summer of 2015 how will you remember it? If you can’t think of anything, then we have a bucket list of 50 things to cross off that summer bucket list! Camp at TT Take a photo with … [Read more…]
If you’re driving along one of Texas’ many highways this month (to visit a Thousand Trails or Encore campground, no doubt) peer out your window and you may see little blue, fuzzy flowers peeking through the ground. Those flowers are the Bluebonnets – the state flower of Texas. Bluebonnet season is in full bloom by … [Read more…]
Twice per year thousands of people gather at the Oregon Coast for Whale Watching Week to see over 19,000 majestic gray whales as they migrate north. This spring’s key dates are March 21-28. Volunteers will be on duty at all 24 whale watching locations, helping visitors locate the whales and providing information about their migration from the hours … [Read more…]