Month: May 2019

An annual event created by the American Hiking Society, National Trails Day gives people an opportunity to connect with nature and learn more about their local parks. This year’s event will be held Saturday, June 1, and two of the region’s state parks will offer special activities to celebrate. Source

"I've been RVing for over 20 years and have been to a lot of parks around the country," said Henry, the owner of Xtreme RV Resort in Eufaula. "I wanted to start a park that I would like to stay at. From the beginning, I wanted something more than a resort. This is my first venture. I've always enjoyed RVing and boating. All of this came together for me." Source

The Beaufort County Design Review Board has approved plans to move forward with a 92-acre “luxury RV park.” The RV park is planned for the northwest corner of Hilton Head National golf course off of Bluffton Parkway. Source

After a major storm rolled through western Daviess County Sunday, significant damage was sustained from straight line winds throughout the area, including Diamond Lake Resort. Source

Campers Inn RV of Fredericksburg plans to keep its service and parts departments at its 5.5-acre location at 1132 Jefferson Davis Highway after Campers Inn RV of Thornburg opens July 1 on 88 acres at 5807 Mallard Road. Source

Officials say Cedar View Campground at Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area is closed so construction crews can complete upgrades to campground amenities. Source

The National Park Service manages more than two dozen parks, monuments, seashores and historic sites in California, and they’re all starting to fray around the edges. Unforeseen costs nationwide, and congressional budget writers’ shortchanging public lands, have left a long list of deferred maintenance. Now lawmakers have a chance to reverse course. Source

As amazing as our every day life is living on the water or in our RV – it’s still good to break it up. We’ve found getting out in the van feels more like a get-a-way – a little mini break. While it’s not a vacation (we’re still integrating in our work day), it’s been really good for the soul. Source

Part of the attraction of RVing is getting away from it all and enjoying a little R & R (Rest and Relaxation), which includes a few naps along with nightly sleep. The following are six tips to help improve your sleeping experience while RVing. Source

The SEW2GETHER officially ended with Friday’s finale party – with a catered BBQ dinner, monstrous pies, and prizes. It was a fun evening, and a great wrap-up to a wonderful week. Since the Airing of the Quilts in Franklin was cancelled on Saturday, Debbie found a few quilt shops in nearby Waynesville and Maggie Valley and put together an optional impromptu shop hop. Source