Take on the change of season and get ready to enjoy all kinds of plain, cold fun with these events around the country that don’t let a little chill stop the good times. Bonfire on the Snow Snowshoe Tours (Mt. Bachelor, OR): Enjoy a cozy bonfire in an amphitheater made of snow! Follow a guide … [Read more…]
Celebrate our Golden Anniversary by spending a few days with us in the Golden State. California is full of little gems (see what we did there?) when it comes to great getaways and those gems include our fabulous RV Campgrounds. Speaking of gold, why not visit the spot where the goldrush began. Ponderosa RV Campground … [Read more…]
Thousand Trails is celebrating 50 years of making camping memories with family, friends, and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. Yes, 2019 marks the big 5-0 for us so we want to everyone to join in on the fun. On Friday, June 21, commemorative 50th anniversary pins will be given at check-in to each reservation holder … [Read more…]
Who were the original Thousand Trails mascots? What was the first Thousand Trails campground? Cultus Lake, La Conner, and Lake of the Springs opened the same year TrailBlazer Magazine was introduced. What year was this? Who was Thousand Trails’ first official spokesperson? Roy Rogers and Dale Evans performed at the first Thousand Trails Rally in … [Read more…]
Winners will receive a $50 American Express® Prepaid 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 brief description, … [Read more…]
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…]