Friday, December 31, 2010

Powerful Force Creates Perfect Picture

Week 19 Winner


RV Traveler: John P.
RV Type: 2006 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 36B
Departure: California
Destination: Seal Rock, Oregon
About: John stopped at Seal Rocks RV Cove in Oregon on his 2 year national road trip to visit his wife's 150 relatives. In 2006 Christine was diagnosed with bladder cancer and was given a year to live. She and John sold everything and purchased an RV and traveled the country. In 2009 Christine passed away, John now uses the RV as a winter getaway in Florida. The sunsets at Seal Rocks are unbeatable and tide pools make for some great critter hunting.
Attractions: Sea Lions Cave is very close by and is a magnificent site being the largest sea cave in the world. Some of Oregon's Lighthouses provide the best view of the Pacific Ocean that you can find on the west coast. The Ocean Beaches Glass Gallery provides some of the world's best beach glass art!

Monday, December 20, 2010

Pioneer RV Resort - Winter Paradise

Week 18 Winner


RV Traveler: Cordelia L.
RV Type: 36' Holiday Rambler
Departure: San Marcos, TX
Destination: Port Aransas, TX
Park: Pioneer RV Resort and Cottages
About: Pioneer RV Resort is located just outside of Port Aransas, Texas on Mustang Island, a boardwalk away from the beach and the Gulf of Mexico. With full hookups, WIFI, cable, 2 pools, hot showers, rec rooms, and a convenient store, Pioneer RV Resort is the perfect place to make your winter home. Waterways offer windsurfing, kite boarding, parasailing, kayaking, surfing, fishing and so much more.
Attractions: There are many attractions near or in Port Aransas. If you're into great live music and excellent drinks check out the Tarpon Ice House. If you enjoy the wildlife visit the Dolphin Encounters! From the Pioneer Resort you can make day trips to the following attractions:
Aransas Wildlife Refuge
Padre Island National Seashore
U.S.S. Lexington - Museum on the Bay--Corpus Christi, Tx
Texas State Aquarium--Corpus Christi, Tx
Fulton Mansion- State Historic Site--Fulton, Tx
Texas Maritime Museum--Rockport, Tx
Goose Island State Park--Rockport, Tx

Thursday, December 16, 2010

San Marcos - Remember the Alamo

Week 17 Winner


RV Traveler: Cordelia L.
RV Type: 36' Holiday Rambler
Departure: New Mexico
Destination: San Marcos, TX & The Alamo
Park: Pecan Park Riverside RV and Cabins
About: Pecan Park provides amenities for people (and animals) of all ages. The park is peaceful and quiet but yet there is so much to do. Tucked away along the beautiful San Marcos River, visitors can enjoy on-site fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and tubing on the San Marcos River. The best part is the previous small list of activities does not do justice to the large amount of other activities that this park offers!
Attractions: While visiting this park you can plan a day trip to theAlamo. If you don't feel like making the trip out to San Antonio, San Marcos will provide you with plenty of activities. Some activities in San Marcos includeSkydiving, River Diving, Indoor pools, Water Safaris, and much more.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Mt. Laguna - Possibly the Calmest Lake Ever!

Week 16 Winner


RV Traveler: Bob P.
RV Type: 23 foot camper
Departure: Lakeside, California
Destination: San Diego, California
Park: Cleveland National Forest Campground
About: The Cleveland National Forest offers a scenic getaway and around 70 different hiking trails! Whether you enjoy hunting, fishing, trail riding, or simply camping at the Cleveland National Forest your bound to find something you enjoy. Don't leave any members of the family behind, even the pets can come!
Attractions: If your looking for a little city night life, San Diego is only 15 miles away! A personal favorite is the world renowned San Diego Zoo! There are so many attractions and things to do in San Diego my list could go on forever.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Young's Lakeshore RV Resort

Campground of the Week!

RV Traveler: Jimmy Y.
RV Type: Any size shape and color, all are welcome!
Departure: Anywhere you're coming from.
Destination: Hot Springs, AR
Park Name: Young's Lakeshore RV Resort
About: Young's Lake Shore RV Resort offers a great space to harbor your RV all season long. A safe community that is very close to the excitiment of Hot Springs. The resort offers waterfront property, and includes Wi-Fi, 68 channels of cable, and great city water.
Attractions: Listed below are some of the attractions that Jimmy recommended when staying at Young's Resort:
2.5 miles fron Oaklawn Jockey Club and Gaming
4.5 miles from Hot Springs National Park
4.5 miles to Historic District & thermal water spa's
1.5 miles from Central Ave Fine Dinning and Shopping

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Cloudland Canyon - Jungle Esque!

Week 15 Winner

RV Traveler: Steve
RV Type: 2007 Itasca Sunova 35J
Departure: Florida
Destination: Rising Fawn, GA
Park: Cloudland Canyon State Park
About: This park is known for it's excellent hiking trails and great views! The rich history and rock formations create very elegant waterfalls that provide an excellent ending to your hike.
Attractions: Steve and his family simply enjoy visiting this park and dining at one of their all time favorite restaurants Canyon Grill! However the campground offers disk golf and there is a fairly new golf course right down the road. To see what other activities Steve's family enjoyed check out their blog!

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Yosemite - A Challenging Climb but a Beautiful View

Week 14 Winner

RV Traveler: Bob P.
RV Type: 23 foot camper
Departure: Lakeside, California
Destination: Yosemite National Park
Park: Tuolumne Meadows Campground
About: The Tuolumne Meadows Campground is known as the home of some of California's best hiking and backpacking trails and most rewarding views. Many climbers say that the effort that they put in is well worth it.
Attractions: Yosemite National Park is filled with wildlife and activities. Some of the activities include the Y Explore Yosemite Adventures, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and Glacier Point.