National Bird Dog Museum

You don’t have to be a hunter to appreciate tradition and fine dogs. But if you are, you’ll enjoy a trip to the National Bird Dog Museum even more. The museum preserves more than 100 years of sporting tradition through a wonderful collection of art, photography, and memorabilia covering a variety of pointing dog and retriever breeds, hunting, field trial activities, and shooting sports. Here you will find portraits and exhibits on some of history’s most famous bird dogs. The artwork and sculptures on display include some of the finest work by outdoor artists to be found anywhere. Read more  Read More →

A California RV Park Between the Highest Peak and Lowest Valley

Trailer Life Cream of the Crop Campsites: Boulder Creek RV Resort—Lone Pine, California Nestled between Sequoia National Park and Death Valley is the town of Lone Pine. You may recognize the area from any number of movie and TV show westerns filmed in the nearby Alabama Hills over the years. Boulder Creek RV Resort is a pet-friendly Good Sam Park located off Highway 395. There are 82 RV campsites, each with full hookups (30/50 amp), cable TV, a picnic table and BBQ ring. Maximum vehicle length for pull-thrus and back-ins is 50 ft. The park has good interior roads, some paved and some dirt, with dirt sites. Free WiFi Internet and clean, modern bathroom facilities (with showers) are provided for your comfort and convenience. The clubhouse has a big screen TV, fireplace, full kitchen, tables and chairs for your group gatherings. Enjoy a free continental breakfast each morning while you read the daily papers. LP gas, firewood and laundry facilities are also available.digg_url = 'http://digg.com/travel_places/A_California_RV_Park_Between_the_Highest_Peak_and_Lowest_Val'; Cool off in the outdoor pool or unwind in the spa. The resort also features horseshoes, a playground and recreation field for a bit of outdoor fun. The onsite convenience store sells groceries, beverages and basic RV/camp supplies. For a full list of amenities, see the Trailer Life Campground Review. Rates: The nightly rate for two people is $33, and each additional person over age 5 is an extra $5 per night. Weekly... Read more

CURUNCH THUMP THUMP!

By Brad Sears “What was that”, asked Lucy. I checked the rear view mirrors and there was a little white car veering away from the car trailer that was attached to the motor home. I was, at that point, in the middle of the intersection going straight across on a green light so I pulled to the curb on the other side of the intersection. After all it was morning ruse hour traffic in Harrisonburg, Virginia on a rainy spring morning and as the incident appeared minor I pulled clear of the intersection and over to the side. Almost instantly a police cruiser appeared with lights blazing. The other driver opened the damaged door and stepped out with a cell phone to her ear. She identified herself as a county employee and was talking to her supervisor on the phone. That is only the beginning of the story. The officer asked each of us for our papers and then asked up to wait in out vehicles for him to come back. He processed the county employee first and then came to the motor home. First he handed me my paper work and then issued me a citation and a summons to appear in court for illegal lane change. This without seeing the incident, taking measurements, in the absence of witnesses or anything else. As he asked me to sign the citation he said that he was going to the court and have the charges dropped but that under the law he had to other alternative than to issue the citation. He gave me the case number but not any information about the other driver and he had already sent her on... Read more

The Answer To April’s Mystery Challenge

The April Mystery Challenge focused on finding out where our mystery camper was. He had some pictures, this time with no tags, and some additional clues that may have helped. View From The Mystery Camper’s Site   Also From The Mystery Camper’s RV Site Interesting! A Marina and Restaurant. Hmmm….. Could That Be Spa The 1700 some arces is made up of two properties. One parcel being the campgrounds and the other containing a full blown dude ranch.  The mystery camper is enjoying the following activities here.* Visiting the petting farm * Skeet and trap shooting * A weekly bull riding rodeo * A cool drink in an authentic saloon * A trail ride * Met some people staying in the 240 room on-site hotel * Took an airboat ride * Went out for a boat ride with one of the lot owners * Toured the campground to see some of the sites in the 5 phases totalling somewhere near 580 sites Some lot owners choose to fly in and out. This field is paved and is reported to be about 5,000 feet in length.  The car on the right side of the photo is registered in the state that this campground is in. And the correct answer was, River Ranch RV Resort in Lake Wales, Florida.  It was surprising how many got it so quickly.  Westgate was also correct, as the main aminities are owned and operated by them. Bragging rights go out to the following for sucessfully solving the April Mystery Challenge…… Beverly, Steve Kaiser, Colleen Moore, Fred Wolfe, Bob... Read more

RV Cooking Show – RV Kitchen Pantry Items & Great Grilling

Greetings campers, Its springtime and I think I’m in love…but shhh, don’t tell my husband. Oh, heck, I think he’s more head-over-heels than I am. It’s our new baby grill and she couldn’t be sweeter! And guess what, she’s not camera shy, either. To celebrate her arrival we’ve grilled up a great RV Cooking Show episode for your viewing pleasure. First, tho, your requests to peek inside my RV kitchen pantry did not go unheard. In this show I’ll spend some quality time talking about what I find essential to carry with me in my RV kitchen cupboard. There are so many items I’ve even developed a checklist that you can print out at my website – http://www.RVCookingShow.com (go to the “latest show” tab) – and make it your own. Once we get everything put away we’ll go outside and grill. On the menu today is a terrific grilled portabella mushroom “burger”, amazing “stewed” grilled blue cheese tomatoes, and a potato chip salad. Oh, yeah!! Give ‘em a go and let me know what you think – leave a comment below! Evanne  Read More →

Awning Choices On Today’s RV’s

Recreational vehicles transport all our needs to provide both comfort and convenience to any chosen destination.  This even includes items to adjust to the environment.  Things like site leveling and shade.  Leveling jacks make what was a sloped surface, livable and level.   Shade offered by patio awnings can provide a cooler spot to eat, play or just relax.  Today we will look at what’s available in awning choices for trailers, 5th wheels and motor homes.  There are three general awning applications: door, window, and patio.  The latter is the largest and by far the most popular.  Yes, the patio awning is found on nearly every trailer and motorized recreational vehicle we see. The patio awning, however, is found in two installation configurations; either fastened to the main body or attached to a slide or pop out.  The type that is fixed to the main body is usually larger than that of a slide attached unit.  This, in part, is due to it not being restricted to the size of the slide.  Additionally, the main body installed types have more support than a slide mounted unit therefore can withstand more wind pressure.  Both, however have trade-offs.  Many of the main body installed awnings don’t work real well with slide equipped vehicles that have a slide directly under the awning.  This not only reduces the shade provided but also may cause wear on the awning canvas where it touches the slide top.  The slide mounted awnings are smaller and may be constructed... Read more

2009 Itasca Spirit

2009 Itasca Spirit Previously $110,941 – Now $95,603 Brand new Class C with two slideouts, Ford V10 engine, booth dinette, entertainment center over cab, microwave and 3-burner stove top. Vehicle warranty available. Offered from Reliable RV Center in Springfield, MO. Learn More! As featured on  Read More →

One Tank Travels Through Ohio’s Amish Country

As you drive through the Buckeye State, you’ll pass by beautiful and rugged terrain, and enter into a state rich with history – Ohio has been the home state of more U.S. Presidents than any other – where your opportunities for getting out and enjoying nature are virtually limitless. There are enough campgrounds with RV hookups to make this one of the most rig-friendly states in the Union, so let’s take a look with this one-tank trip from the folks at Woodall’s. digg_url = 'http://digg.com/travel_places/One_Tank_Travels_Through_Ohio_s_Amish_Country'; Dalton Dalton’s a great place to start off. Located in the northern part of the state, Dalton is a small village with a predominantly Amish population, so this is a place best seen by foot. The Dalton Historical Museum is a particular point of interest, as it tells the story of this small community with exhibits and artifacts from this village. Plan your trip around the time of the annual Strawberry Festival and sample some of the best strawberry jams, preserves, and other strawberry products you’ll ever taste. The rest of the time, be sure not to pass up the local bakeries, where you’ll surely come in contact with a few things that may be detrimental to the waistline…but worth it! Millersburg Leaving Dalton by way of the southbound OH-94, take it for 8 miles until it becomes the OH-241, which you’ll stay on for 16 miles until you come to Millersburg. The downtown area has much to offer, including antique shops,... Read more

Swine Flu and You

By Lynn Difley So we are all paying close attention to this outbreak of “swine flu” and washing our hands diligently and staying away from large crowds. We had our flu shot, but guess what? The World Health Organization (WHO) says that this is a new strain of virus, which means that the stick that we were so faithful about getting last month is of no help against this new strain of flu. Not only that, but the anti-flu medicines that have been developed are not helping greatly with the new strain of flu either. The advice is to simply let it run its course. The symptoms: high fever, muscle aches, tiredness, loss of appetite, and coughing are familiar. None of us has escaped the winter scourge of influenza. Some say that the latest flu should be called spring break sickness–as it inevitably spreads like wildfire after the spring vacation when young people and tourists are visiting far away places and contracting exotic or unfamiliar viruses. Then, being generous, they return home and bring the vacation remnants to friends and neighbors. Flu is nothing new, it comes around every year, in one form or another. The reason this one is attracting so much attention, aside from the fact the media is a rabid news hungry animal, is that people travel more and this strain is a new brand. Leave it to us to go for the latest and newest form. So here is one fact that I am sadistically happy to read. This new strain of flu is not affecting the traditionally vulnerable population, young... Read more

Swine Flu H1N1, Face Masks and Duct Tape

In a follow-up to the 27 APR post entitled, Swine Flu (Influenza) and the Best Tip for Surviving Its Spread I am amazed at the large number of news outlets (national and local) showing or suggesting the use of these tiny blue surgical/face masks as a part of their Swine Flu reporting on defensive measures. I’m sure you’ve seen them over the last few days bracketed by terms like contamination, outbreak, pandemic or deadly influenza. They sure dig props. Remember how shortly after 9/11 everyone was encouraged to go purchase duct tape to protect themselves? Read more  Read More →

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