Category: Destination Camping & RV Resorts
Adventure Awaits at Bay Bayou RV Resort – Tampa, FL
March 17, 2012 by Guest Blogger · 2 Comments
Seeking adventure? Look no further than the exciting opportunities in the Tampa, Florida area. Explore the rich history of the Cuban cigar factories in Ybor City and dine at the landmark Columbia Restaurant serving authentic Spanish cuisine since 1905. Learn about the sponge diving industry on a boat tour offered at the Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs. Stay to dine at one of the many fantastic Greek restaurants and shop at the various boutiques and stores. Don’t forget to visit the Downtown Historic Antique and Art District in Tarpon Springs on East Tarpon Avenue. Thrills abound at Bush Gardens Tampa Bay as you ride the newly opened Cheetah Hunt Roller Coaster for a screaming good time or board the Serengeti Express Railway or Serengeti Safari to observe hundreds of exotic animals in just one of the many animal exhibits located within the park. Meet our home town sweetheart, Winter, the rescued dolphin and star of Warner Brothers’ “Dolphins Tale”, at the Clearwater Aquarium or... [Read more...]
The Unique Craftsmen of Silver Dollar City
March 14, 2012 by Diane Berry · 3 Comments
Following up on my previous post about Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO I would like to take time to profile the fabulous craftsmen and women who populate the park. Their workmanship is excellent, the materials, of first quality, and the products, unequaled in quality and craftsmanship. On every visit, we plan to purchase birthday, Mother and Father’s Day gifts and a number of special treats for ourselves. Upon entrance to the park, our first visit is always to the bladesmith, who is making first quality knives for purchase in the park. It was always our first stop due to our son’s fascination with knives, and to his location in the park. During our visits, Ray Johnson was the craftsman in charge of the knives and we loved to stop as we were wandering down the beautifully landscaped tree-lined pathways of the park. It was fascinating to watch him forge his knives over an open flame with sufficient heat to turn the metal into an excellent serviceable knife. We have also seen the most... [Read more...]
IMAGINE YOURSELF HERE – Relaxing along Florida’s “Forgotten Coast.”
March 9, 2012 by Professor95 · 5 Comments
My Mom always said I was part fish. You see, I love the water. It can be a lake, pond, or ocean – it really doesn’t make any difference as long as I can get out on or in it. After aimlessly wandering around Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana, we found ourselves skirting the Gulf Coast of Florida on Highway 98. Our destination was a small “hole-in-the-wall” RV Park just outside of Carrabelle. Appropriately, the park’s name is Ho-Hum. Now, if that doesn’t imply a laid back and restful don’t-give-a-care attitude I don’t know what does? There are maybe 50 sites here. All of them are made up of broken shells, gravel, and sand. Grass is scarce, much to Oscar’s dismay, but beautiful views and magnificent barrier islands are aplenty. If you are looking for shopping, movies and amusement park rides this is definitely not where you want to go. But, if you want to lay back and forget about the hectic pace of more populated and busy locations, this is the place... [Read more...]
The RV Lifestyle….Our Little Piece of Paradise
March 9, 2012 by Guest Blogger · Leave a Comment
By Cathy Miles In the early part of 2001, we decided to upgrade from our Class C Leprechaun to a Horizon diesel pusher. Of course, being extremely excited, we couldn’t wait to spend our first night in our new rig. We grabbed our Woodall’s Campground Directory and found Cross Creek Camping Resort in the Columbus, Ohio area. This would be an ideal destination, as it would provide us with some road time from the dealership, yet it was only 150 miles from our home. We spent the night, and thus our lives were forever changed. While I was still teaching, our visits in the spring were limited to weekends. We would slip away to Cross Creek whenever we could. As the summer arrived, our stays became more regular and longer. With the onset of fall, our attention was focused on Ohio State football as we had season tickets. Cross Creek Camping Resort was just the answer. We would arrive on Friday evening; take the unit to the “SHOE” on Saturday morning to tailgate; and after the game,... [Read more...]
LVM Resort: Celebrating the Las Vegas Lifestyle
March 7, 2012 by Guest Blogger · 1 Comment
LVM Resort is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, just minutes from The Strip. The resort’s premium location provides guests with world-class shopping, dining, major sporting events and local outdoor attractions. The 41-acre award winning resort features a tropical setting accented with palm trees and flowering shrubs. LVM Resort, designed for the convenience and enjoyment of “Class A” Motorcoaches only, offers ownership opportunities and benefits. It provides owners and guests with the finest in facilities and services. Amenities at LVM Resort include: Welcome Center with concierge services, Gatehouse staffed with 24-hour security, 10,000 square foot Clubhouse equipped with concert hall, flat screen TV and outdoor kitchen, Owner’s Lounge with billiards room, library, and theatre, 4 Resort-style swimming pools including whirlpools and The Diner Restaurant, an onsite 50s style diner open 6 days a week. Also included in the resort’s amenities is a Spa and Fitness Centerwith state-of-the-art... [Read more...]
It’s Daffodil Time in Amador County
March 5, 2012 by Guest Blogger · Leave a Comment
Spring is one of the most beautiful times to visit the Jackson Rancheria RV Park in Amador County, California, thanks to hundreds of thousands of daffodils and other flowers blooming throughout the area, especially at Daffodil Hill, a private ranch in the hills above Jackson and Sutter Creek. The farm began as a 36-acre ranch and toll road owned by the McLaughlin family since 1887. In the 1930s, the first visitors stopped to admire the family’s garden. Responding to public interest, the family began expanding the flower bed. Today much of the landscape around the old homestead is covered with more than 300 named varieties of daffodils. For the last 20 years, the McLaughlins have continued to plant up to 6,000 new bulbs a year. It is estimated that today, Daffodil Hill is carpeted with over 300,000 bulbs. Nature determines when Daffodil Hill opens to the public. It opens when 25 percent of the flowers are in bloom and closes when only 25 percent remain (usually mid to late April, but the... [Read more...]
WE FOUND A PHOTO OF PRESIDENT CLINTON NUDE!
February 24, 2012 by Professor95 · Leave a Comment
Hanging out around a library wasn’t exactly one of the most exciting items on my list of things to do Monday. But, it was President’s Day and we were not that far from the William Jefferson Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock, Arkansas. Besides, admission is free on President’s Day and I have never been one to pass up free admission to anything. In case you may have forgotten, Bill Clinton was our 42nd President serving two terms between 1992 and 2000. While he may be best remembered for his shenanigans with a young White House aide, it was during his presidency that we reversed a climbing federal budget deficit and created nearly twenty-three million new American jobs. No prior administration had overseen the creation of so many new jobs, or at such a rapid pace. Entrance to the Clinton Library The Clinton Presidential Library is situated in a new 30-acre city park located right on the edge of the Arkansas River in the revitalized River Market area of Little Rock. ... [Read more...]
Cottonwood Cove RV Park on Lake Mohave just north of Laughlin, NV
February 13, 2012 by Guest Blogger · 1 Comment
Headed to Nevada? Consider visiting the RV Park at Cottonwood Cove Resort and Marina on Lake Mohave in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area; it offers great value and recreation options that are unique to the area. With plenty of breathing room and really helpful and friendly management Cottonwood Cove might just be your best find yet! Cottonwood is a very popular alternative to some of the busier boating locations around Laughlin, NV and Bullhead City, AZ. Folks towing their own boat will have no trouble launching at the marina, where the water is usually a lot calmer than it is further south. If you don’t have your own boat you can rent ski boats, fishing boats, deck cruisers, patio pontoons and PWCs from Forever Resorts, the concessioner, and enjoy phenomenal water adventures anyway. Friends of friends told us they stayed at Cottonwood Cove Motel last summer, rented a boat and traveled north on Lake Mohave—and ultimately up the Colorado River, past Willow Beach, toward Hoover Dam.... [Read more...]
Lake Mead RV Village, NV – From here enjoy Lake Mead National Recreation Area attractions and Vegas
February 11, 2012 by Guest Blogger · Leave a Comment
Looking for a wonderful spot to take a seasonal snowbird vacation? Traveling through Southern Nevada on your way to or from the Grand Canyon? Wanting to “park it” and hang out in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area for while? Lake Mead RV Village is an ideal spot for you to set up camp and unwind. From here you can see the lake, tour Hoover Dam, drive or walk across the amazing new Hoover Dam By Pass Bridge, or take a scenic raft trip down the Colorado River to Willow Beach Marina. You can also just hang out around the Park, play down at the water’s edge and catch some sun while relaxing and reading a good book. You might try boating and fishing on Lake Mead too; Calleville Bay Marina is just a short drive from the Park and they rent all sorts of day boats, PWCs and water toys. Lake Mead RV Village is a full-service Park with enough to keep you entertained even if you never leave the premises. The Park offers Cable Television including Showtime® so you won’t miss any of your... [Read more...]
Explore the Black Canyon of the Colorado River from Willow Beach RV, Campground & Marina
February 9, 2012 by Guest Blogger · 1 Comment
Does exploring the Colorado River, excellent fishing, and off-the-grid comfort and relaxation sound enticing? Are you travelling around Las Vegas, Hoover Dam or the Grand Canyon? You may just want to park your rig or make camp at Arizona’s Willow Beach RV Park and Campground. While this rather remote location has been well known to local fishermen for years, with the RV Park and Campground’s recent renovation (in 2011) it’s about to become a very popular year-round destination to hang out for a few days—for more than just the locals! Willow Beach RV Park is located on the Arizona side of the Colorado River, just 14 miles south of Hoover Dam, 30 minutes from Boulder City and about an hour from Las Vegas. You’ll see the turn off from Highway 93 and head down another 3.5 miles to the river’s edge. The beautiful Willow Beach compound features not only a camping location but a full-service Marina as well. To provide all the fun you want to have on the river there’s a launch ramp... [Read more...]
