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The Rally 2010 – and the Winner is………
July 29, 2010 by Professor95 · 1 Comment
Splendede donated a RV washer/dryer combo as a prize for a drawing held at the Woodall’s booth Saturday at 2:00 p.m. This was, of course, part of The Great RV Rally in Louisville, KY this past week. Anxiety was high for the folks gathered at the drawing as Donna Brown reached into the box and pulled out the winning name. Linda and Karl Deardoff from Camp Hill, PA were the lucky winners of the washer/dryer combo. Karl was present at the drawing — he was extremely excited, noting that their RV was prepped for a washer and dryer but they did not currently have one. LEFT - Donna Drawing Winning Entry CENTER - Donna With Winner Karl RIGHT - Woodall's Staff Greeting Everyone I commented in an earlier posting that Nancy and I have a WD combo in our fifth wheel. It is a welcome appliance when we are camped on an extended stay and have a full hook-up. While RV WD combos are much smaller than the washer you may have at home, they will handle all of your traveling... [Read more...]
RVing 101: Wild and wacky places to camp
July 29, 2010 by Rex Vogel · Leave a Comment
For 1.2 million dollars you can take to the high seas in your amphibious motorhome. Photo courtesy Excel Distributors For many, the annual RV vacation includes flat campgrounds with blue, buzzing mosquito zappers and long days driving from national park to national park. But Excel Distributors, a leading purveyor in aftermarket RV mattresses, knows that sometimes just finding a place to sleep is where the adventure lies. In 31 Strangest Places to Sleep, Excel highlights the most creative rest stops, sleep spots, and out-there hotels the world has to offer. It’s the one-stop guide for anyone who wants to embark on a different kind of adventure—extreme sleeping. In 31 Strangest Places to Sleep, Excel highlights the most creative rest stops, sleep spots, and out-there hotels the world has to offer. “For some RVers, the goal is the destination: getting to that monument, seeing that landmark. For others, RVing is all about the adventure along the way. 31 Strangest Places to Sleep... [Read more...]
Family Friendly RV: 2010 Coachmen Mirada 34BH
July 29, 2010 by www.rvSearch.com · Leave a Comment
2010 Coachmen Mirada 34BH Previously $79,995 – Now $71,995 34 ft family friendly class A sleep 8. Everyone will find so much to love about this RV with Double Slide Class A Mirada w/Bunk Beds, Rear Queen Bed w/Nightstands, Wardrobes w/LCD TV Above & Bunk Bed Slideout, Angle Shower, LCD TV in Living Area, Booth Dinette & Sofa Slide, Euro Chair, Dbl. Kitchen Sink, 3 Burner Range, Refrigerator, Pantry and More! Offered from Collier RV Super Center in Rockford, IL. Email seller for details on this 2010 Coachmen Mirada 34BH! Find more great RVs on
Heaven on Earth in Pine Mountain, Georgia
July 28, 2010 by Donna Carol · 1 Comment
Pineapple Growing at Callaway Gardens Our family found a little piece of heaven on earth in Pine Mountain, Georgia, and I hope you will make time to see it for yourselves. I am speaking specifically of Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, but the whole town with its shops and restaurants is just delightful. There is so much to do on Callaway’s 13,000 acres, that you could easily spend two or more days exploring all that the gardens have to offer. There are acres and acres of beautiful woodland gardens and trails. There are walking trails and trails specifically for biking (our family’s favorite). One of our favorite outdoor areas was at the Virginia Callaway Discovery Center. We had lunch overlooking the man-made lake, fed turtles and fish off of the pier, and took in the Birds of Prey show. If we had visited in the spring, I believe that the Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl or the Overlook Garden might have been named our favorite. The Bowl has 3,400 Azaleas! Even though they... [Read more...]
Video: Laguna Shore Village, Corpus Christi, Texas
July 28, 2010 by Debbie Block · Leave a Comment
Fishing anyone? Here’s the perfect spot to be. You will be close to shopping and restaurants, but with the Laguna views, you won’t realize it. Star gazing is a must here, too. Laguna Shore Village is a terrific RV park and also has boat storage available. The staff can talk fishing and secret spots with you or they will lend an ear for your favorite fish tale. The park will make you feel like you are in the tropics and are among friends. There are get togethers for your enjoyment or you can just sit and enjoy the seagulls and Gulf breezes. Friendly spoken here. Click here to see more details -Laguna Shore Village
Calico Ghost Town Sends Summer Away With a Bang – and a Flicker
July 27, 2010 by Guest Blogger · Leave a Comment
Planning on a get-away over Labor Day weekend? You might want to consider a stop-over at Calico Ghost Town in California. Located on I-15 Calico is an ideal place to put down if you’re on your way to or from Las Vegas, Los Angeles or headed up toward the Arizona border along Lake Havasu. Calico is notorious for its old West mining history and kitschy appeal enhanced by Walter Knott when he purchased the town and surrounding property in the early 1950’s. Come up to the town and explore Maggie’s Mine – a replica of what things looked like during the real mining days of the 1880’s. Bring the kids to the Mystery Shack and let them experience a crooked house where water runs uphill and items suspend in mid-air. Pan for a little gold while you’re at it! Visit the Lane House Museum and get a real sense of the history that was made during the largest silver strike in California. You’ll enjoy a ride around the perimeter on the Calico and Odessa Railway and... [Read more...]
Did You Attend The Rally 2010? Woodall’s Was There!
July 26, 2010 by Woodalls Editorial Staff · Leave a Comment
Well, the busy Rally has drawn to a close and we Woodall’s gals and guys have (mostly) returned to the office here in Ventura, California from Louisville, Kentucky. This is not my first time visiting Louisville, and I always find it hospitable and fun! Here are some highlights of Woodall’s trip to The Rally 2010, and a few Louisville hot spots that you should be sure to visit on your next trip to the Bluegrass State. RVers showed their wild side with airbrush tatoos at Publications Day The Rally (formerly known as The Great North American Rally) is a fantastic event for budding and experienced RVers alike. With thousands of brand-new RVs to browse and hundreds of RV accessory vendors to visit, plus seminars, entertainment and great food, RVers are busy for the entire four-day event. RVers tried their luck, spinning the wheel to win a year subscription to Motorhome Magazine, a Woodall's cookbook, or lots more! We started off our time at the Rally with “Publications Day” –... [Read more...]
Family Friendly RV: 2010 Keystone Big Sky
July 26, 2010 by www.rvSearch.com · 3 Comments
2010 Keystone Big Sky Previously $74,969 – Now $72,969 37 ft new fifth wheel is perfect for your next family vacation. It includes many features such as Big Sky premium package, 40” LCD TV, Neo-angle shower with glass enclosure leather sofa and recliners, and much more! Offered from Curtis Trailers Inc. in Portland, OR. Email seller for details on this 2010 Keystone Big Sky! Find more great RVs on
Touring the Columbia Icefield
July 25, 2010 by Diane Berry · 1 Comment
While camped at the Lake Louise Tent Campground, Alberta, Canada described in my last post, we had the pleasure of touring the Columbia Icefield and the Athabasca Glacier. Located about an hour north of Lake Louise, the glacier and icefield are located in Jasper National Park. The tours are accomplished via large vehicles with massive tires specially designed to ascend and descend icy slopes at precarious angles with no trouble. Called Snocoaches, these vehicles are created specially for this purpose and are found no where else on earth. They ferry visitors out onto the glacier so that we were able to get out and actually walk around on the icy surface. The Athabasca Glacier covers an area of 6 kilometers, being 3.75 miles long with a depth of between 270 and 1000 feet depending on the location. The glacier is fed by the Columbia Icefield, the largest body of ice in the Rocky Mountains, with its greatest depth estimated to be 1200 feet. The icefield drains into the Pacific, Arctic... [Read more...]
A Summer Friday Night in a Small Town
July 24, 2010 by Hoby · 2 Comments
As we travel across the country in our Motor home (we are full-timers), we find ourselves staying in a variety of locations. We spent Friday evening in a small town, where they have a number of activities during the summer. We are in Winchester Bay, Oregon, which is about 4 miles from Reedsport and both are on the Umpqua River (with a total population of less than 5,000). [Read more...]
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