Get A Big Texas Welcome at Fort Amarillo RV Park

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to our E-mail Digest or RSS Feed. We will then send you the stories that are posted each day in an e-mail digest. We use a service called Feedburner for delivery of these emails. You will receive an e-mail from Feedburner after you subscribe and you must click on that email to activate your subscription. Thanks for visiting and enjoy all the information! RV.Net Blog AdminTrailer Life Cream of the Crop Campsites: Fort Amarillo RV Park & Resort—Amarillo, TX This Good Sam RV park just off I-40 has 105 gravel RV campsites with full hookups (20/30/50 amps), patios and picnic tables. You’ll enjoy free WiFi Internet and cable TV at your site. Fort Amarillo RV Park & Resort is open year-round and features handicap accessible facilities. There are two sets of showers/restrooms and two laundry rooms. The park also has a dump station and propane. Firewood and RV supplies are available from the camp store. Get some exercise and have fun with a game of basketball, tennis or volleyball on the campground courts. Soak your bones in the hot tub or splash around in the heated indoor pool. You can while away the afternoon on the putting green, playing horseshoes or at the stocked fishing pond. The kids will love the playground and game room, and your pets will enjoy the enclosed dog run. Some breed restrictions apply, so check with park management before your stay. See the Trailer Life Directory for a full list of park amenities. The... Read more

From the Blue Ridge Mtns. to Atlanta on One Tank

The Peach State is the largest state in the southeast, and travelers are sure to encounter warm and friendly locals during their cruise through her towns and highways. Georgia is rich in U.S. history, perhaps most notably Union General William T. Sherman’s burning of Atlanta during the Civil War. In the 21st century, Georgia serves as the nation’s leader in paper production, as well as being the communications and transportation center for the entire Southeast. This one-tank RV trip route from Woodall’s takes you through some of the north state’s most popular destinations. Blairsville Blairsville makes a perfect starting point for your trip through Georgia. Positioned in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Blairsville is embraced by beautiful green valleys, crystal clear lakes, dazzling waterfalls, and majestic mountains. Plentiful recreation areas offer opportunities for camping, fishing, hiking, and you can even pan for gold! Various Native American ruins have been uncovered by archaeological teams, and are available for tours and limited exploration. Blairsville’s leisurely pace makes it a great place to stop and smell the roses, and get your road trip off to a relaxing start.digg_url = 'http://digg.com/travel_places/From_the_Blue_Ridge_Mtns_to_Atlanta_on_One_Tank'; Hiawassee It’s only a 15-mile north-easterly drive on the US-76 to the town of Hiawassee, in Towns County. Brasstown Bald Mountain is the tallest mountain in Georgia at nearly 4,800 feet in height; on... Read more

VIDEO: Parlez-Vous RV? Long Long Honeymoon in QUEBEC!

When visiting different places, travel “experts” tell us to visit museums, tour historic buildings, and generally behave like obedient fourth graders on a field trip. Our Long Long Honeymoon approach, for better or for worse, has always been a little different… Read more Tell a Friend Read More →

Rockabilly Rocks On

They came from the cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta, from the piney woods of Tennessee, from hardscrabble farms, from the small towns and big cities across the South. They brought with them the traditions of country music that defined their families lives, but they embraced a new art form called rock and roll. By combining the best of both, they created their own unique blend of music, which was quickly labeled rockabilly. It took the country by storm in the early 1950s. Read more Tell a Friend Read More →

Historic Tombstone

Many places in the United States are full of the history that formed our country and, as Gary and Barb discovered, Tombstone in Arizona is one of those fascinating locations. Writing of their experiences in Tombstone on their journal, Gary and Barb’s Travels, the couple share in detail what they gleaned about the city’s past. Read more Tell a Friend Read More →

Awesome Fall Foliage in Georgia’s Vogel State Park

General Info: One of Georgia’s oldest state parks, Vogel State Park is a popular destination for visitors searching for outdoor recreation in Blairsville. Located at the base of Blood Mountain (about 20 miles as the crow flies from the North Carolina border) the park’s 233 acres are surrounded by the Chattahoochee National Forest. Hours and Fees: The park is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., while the park office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call the park office at (706) 745-2628 for more information. Activities: The 22-acre lake is open for non-motorized boats only, and there is a scenic beach for swimming along the shores. You can bring your own canoe or kayak, or rent a pedal boat on site in the summer to cruise around the lake. Take a break at the covered picnic areas, where you can enjoy your refreshments in the shade of the park’s woodland canopy. Vogel State Park has several hiking trails of various length and intensity where you can get a better look at the park’s beautiful wilderness. Gather the troops for a round of miniature golf on the park’s course for $3 per person, or challenge a friend or campsite neighbor to a round of horseshoes after your morning fishing. digg_url = 'http://digg.com/travel_places/Awesome_Fall_Foliage_in_Georgia_s_Vogel_State_Park'; Camping Info: Vogel State Park’s campground features 85 gravel trailer/RV campsites with good paved interior roads. Each site has a patio and water and electrical (30/50 amp) hookups only. Back-ins measure... Read more

Marvel at the Extreme Tides of Canada’s Bay of Fundy

General Info: Fundy National Park, in southern New Brunswick, Canada contains two distinct environmental systems. The Bay of Fundy marine coastal environment features salt marshes, tidal flats and rocky shores. The park’s interior is part of the Caledonia Highlands plateau, featuring pine forests, deep river valleys and bogs. Download the park brochure PDF to learn more about the area. digg_url = 'http://digg.com/travel_places/Marvel_at_the_Extreme_Tides_of_Canada_s_Bay_of_Fundy'; The Bay of Fundy sees the biggest tidal changes in the world. At the head of the bay, the difference between high and low tide can be 16 meters–that’s the height of a four-storey building! The park is a wilderness area so visitors must take care of their personal safety and be mindful of natural dangers. Hours and Fees: The Headquarters Visitor Reception Center is open daily in summer from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in spring and fall. In winter the reception center is only open from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Wolfe Lake Information Center is open from June 26- August 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A daily entrance fee of CAN$7.80 applies to each adult (ages 17 to 64), CAN$6.80 for seniors (age 65+) and CAN$3.90 for youths (ages 6 to 16). A group rate of CAN$19.60 covers two adults and up to five children all traveling in the same vehicle. Season passes are also available. Activities: Fundy National Park hosts loads of outdoor recreational activities... Read more

Bargain Hunt at Trade Days in Canton, TX

Trailer Life Cream of the Crop Campsites: Mill Creek Ranch RV Resort—Canton, Texas Just an hour east of Dallas, Mill Creek Ranch RV Resort is situated off I-20 and TX-19 on the way to Shreveport. It spreads out over 200 acres of woodland and has good gravel interior roads.digg_url = 'http://digg.com/travel_places/Bargain_Hunt_at_Trade_Days_in_Canton_TX'; The park hosts 100 RV sites with concrete pads, full hookups (20/30/50 amp service) and handicap access. Pull-thrus measure 25×100’ and back-ins measure 24×50’ with room for slideouts. You’ll enjoy the park’s extra-clean bathrooms, showers and laundry facilities, as well as regular trash pick-up at your site. You can be escorted to your site and the concierge service will help you get set up. Once you’re settled in, take the complimentary shuttle service across the road to the First Monday Trade Days marketplace so you don’t have to move your vehicle out of place. Each site features a picnic table, fire ring, cable TV and WiFi Internet access. Your first night’s firewood is on the house! Bottled LP gas is available for purchase and the camp store stocks other items you may need during your stay. Read the newspaper each morning or try a new book from the resort’s library. There’s an enclosed dog run for Fido to get some exercise during your stay. In the evening you can rent a video or just relax by the fire. Horseshoes and a rec hall and game room will keep your whole family entertained. Take a dip... Read more

RV Weekly Round-Up (June 20-26, 2009)

Check out these highlights of RV-related news, events and video from this past week. 1. Fleetwood Assets Auction Results: New York equity firm American Industrial Partners was the only bidder on most of Fleetwood’s RV business. For $53 million, less liabilities, the firm agreed to buy Fleetwood’s intellectual property and RV brands in addition to two motor home manufacturing plants, two motor home service centers and the company’s subsidiary Gold Shield supply, all located in Decatur, Ind. The offer was approved by the bankruptcy court and the deal is expected to close by July 10. See the PE story for details of the deal. 2. WIT Celebrates 40th Anniversary Rally with “WITStock” Celebration: Winnebago Industries, Inc. will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its Winnebago-Itasca Travelers (WIT) Club with club members at the Grand National Rally (GNR) scheduled July 19–July 24, 2009. It’s not too late to register!. 3. Maryland City Will Soon Limit Streetside RV Parking: Trailers, recreational and commercial vehicles are subject to $75 tickets in Montgomery County, MD, beginning July 1 if parked on most public roads. Recreational vehicles such as campers, motorhomes and boats will be allowed to park on county roads for 18 hours for loading and unloading, said Capt. Thomas Didone, commander of the 5th District police station. Read the full news release for more information. 4. Get Some Control Over Holding Tank Odors: Holding tank odors can be a real problem,... Read more

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park

Today we may not think of Nebraska as being the Wild West, but there was a time when the Cornhusker State was the very edge of the frontier. Indian fighters, gold prospectors, outlaws, lawmen, ranchers, and settlers all passed through and spent time in Nebraska. One of the most famous Old West names associated with the state was William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, the flamboyant buffalo hunter, Indian scout, and showman. Read more Tell a Friend Read More →

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