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…]
TT Celebrates! Mark your calendars for July 19, 2014. That’s the date all Thousand Trails preserves will celebrate 45 Years of Making Camping Memories. Each preserve will offer their own brand of celebration fun, but everyone will be observing this big milestone! Check with your favorite preserve for details. Notice for Pacific City Preserve … [Read more…]
Mark your calendar, put on your party duds and come celebrate 45 Years of Making Camping Memories with Thousand Trails. The date of the preserve-wide shindig has been set for Saturday, July 19, 2014. And while we definitely know there will be cake, final activities and events plans are still in the works. Watch TrailBlazer, … [Read more…]
Is a major road trip on the agenda for your summer plans? If that’s what’s in store for you, don’t miss the May issue of TrailBlazer as we explore the Mother Road, aka Route 66, and all the fun stops along the way as this road takes you from Chicago to LA. We also checked … [Read more…]