Where We Are Now

We landed this afternoon at Ely KOA Journey, pretty much right in the middle of Nevada, elevation, 6500 ft. This is just a stop-over for a night, but it really is a nice campground. We plan to drive around this after and check out the town.

   Ely KOA our site

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Where to Next

From here we're heading north to Idaho. Our first stop is a place called Anderson Camp. We plan to spend a couple of days there so we can check out Shoshone Falls and what's left of Twin Falls

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Tuesday, 21 May 2019 04:08

The Oaks at Point South

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The Oaks at Point South, South Carolina

      I don't even know where to begin with this campground.  It is a Thousand Trails park so that we figured it was nice enough to book for a week giving us time to visit Savanah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina.  Because of a visit to the hospital in Florida, we cut two days off the front of our stay, then after getting there, we cut two more days off of the end of our stay.  We stuck it out for three days so that we had time to spend a day in Savanah and a day in Charleston.  Both cities are beautiful and worth a long visit, but not while at this campground which is halfway between the two cities.  When we arrived at The Oaks, it was flooded.  A lot of the campsites were underwater and not usable.  Some were underwater and had RV in them.  A few like ours had enough gravel that we could get in and out of the coach without swimming.  But if you stepped off the gravel...  (like when I hooked up my utilities) you sank in the muck.  With so much standing water, the mosquitoes ruled the day preventing you from staying outside longer than necessary.  There are RV's that have been there for years rotting away, some partially covered with plastic tarps. The lady who worked in the office was very friendly but seemed clueless to the condition of the park.  When we asked about it, she said that the park was located in the "lowlands" and that was to be expected.  (We drove to the KOA park next door and it was very nice)  One positive note, the small pool was well maintained and looked inviting. Thousand Trails needs to do a lot more than just adding gravel to this park.  We will never return there.  

     While we were there we drove an hour south to Savanah and took a free walking tour of part of the city.  The young lady that was giving us and four others the tour was very knowledgeable about the city and its history.  I can't say enough about how beautiful the city is.  The squares, parks, and buildings are amazing.  We definitely want to return and spend more time in the city.  The stairs in this photo were typical of the many row houses throughout the city. I can't express enough my good impression of this city.  The following day we drove an hour north to Charleston.  It too has a fascinating history, only we didn't do a tour.  (next time we need too)  We walked down Market St. then turned onto "Rainbow Row" (a street lined with colored row houses)  At the end of the street was a seawall that paralleled some of the nicest biggest homes that I've seen.  This led us to White Point Gardens, a public garden beside the water that offers paved paths, military statues, canons & picnic areas.  At the southern tip of the gardens is Oyster Point where locals gather daily to fly large Confederate flags (and other flags as well) in protest of something.  I'm not sure what though.  The people on the other side of the street protesting the protesters told us that it was because 12 years ago South Carolina removed the Confederate flag from the capital building.  However, I think there is more too the story than that.  

 

Lowcountry RV camp near historic Savannah

     Experience the beauty, relaxation and the perks of nature at The Oaks at Point South RV Resort. Within 45 minutes of this Lowcountry RV camp, you'll find attractions like Hilton Head, historic Savannah, Georgia, and the Atlantic Ocean. Our campground also boasts a convenient location near Interstate 95, allowing all of our guests to enjoy everything South Carolina has to offer.

      Back at the resort, guests can look forward to an array of activities. Test your hand at mini golf, go for a swim, enjoy fishing or hit the trails for a hike. We're pet-friendly, so don't forget your four-legged friends!

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 04:05

Space Coast RV Resort

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Space Coast RV Resort

     Space Coast RV Resort is located right off I-95 and is about twenty-five minutes from Cocoa Beach.  The campground is an Encore park and we used our Trails Collection membership to stay free.  We were assigned a site and escorted to it.  The resort is a mixture of park models, permanent trailers and RV's  Most of the RV sites seem to be pull-throughs, but there are a few back-in.  I'm not sure how your site is selected, but our was fine although it was in the very back of the park.  While walking the dogs, everyone was friendly and said hi.  It seems like a silly way to judge a park, but it works.  The pool is small but nice.  Nice ponds and lots of grass.  In the park, there are raccoons, bunnies, ducks, & turtles (as far as what we saw).  One turtle swam up to us and climbed up on the bank.  On other visits to his pond, we brought lettuce, but he wasn't interested in eating.  

      From the park, it's about a thirty-minute drive to the beach.  If you drive south of Cocoa Beach a couple of miles parking to access the beach is free.  The beach was nice and we walked it a couple of times during our week visit.  The one morning that drove to the beach before sunrise, it rained very hard so I couldn't get any sunrise photos over the Atlantic.  We also took a day to drive west to Orlando to meet up with friends for lunch at Disney Springs.  It's a tough drive with Friday traffic, construction, and trying to avoid tolls, but it's all about friends, so it's worth it.

 

 

       Space Coast RV Resort is your perfect location to explore Florida’s beautiful Space Coast! Close to Cape Canaveral, we have large campground sites, 50 amp service, wifi, laundry facilities, and lots of activities.

       Visit the Kennedy Space Center, go fresh and saltwater fishing, shop til you drop and then come home to relax. What more could you ask for? Make your Space Coast RV park reservation today and come stay with us for as long as you would like!

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 03:58

Skyline Mountain Resort

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Skyline Mountain Resort, Fairview, Utah

    When we arrived at Skyline Mountain, we were directed to which campsite to park in.  As soon as we saw it, we realized that there was no way for us to fit.  Jackie walked back to the office and they assigned us another site.  There only three other campers in the whole campground.  Anyway, once we pulled in, I get into a conversation with the folks next door.  Unfortunately, I did this before I got things set up with our coach.  Needless to say, I was in the doghouse.  They did have nice grassy sights with gravel drives and a small concrete pad for a picnic table.  The campground features a nine-hole golf course and a driving range.  It has a nice pool with a long tube slide, from which I was told by another camper was only opened on weekends and was closed for the season when we got there in mid-November.  

     There are a couple of small towns nearby which are nice, but not really touristy.  While we were there we made a loop to the east up into the mountains into coal country.  On the drive, we found a museum in the town of Helper which gave us a nice history of the area's coal miners and railroaders.  While on our drive we reach a spot where the bones of a mammoth were discovered above 9000 feet.  The drive was scenic and worth the time, but outside of that we didn't find much else to do while we were there.

Type: Classic

Good Sam Rating: 6.5/9*/8.5

Address: 
22130 North 11750 East
Fairview, UT 84629

Phone: (435) 427-9590

Fax: (435) 427-9505

Reservations Phone: (435) 427-9590

Resort Information: 1,500 acres of mountain beauty next to Manti LaSalle National Forest. Waterslide and public pool available for fee. 9-hole golf course with cart rentals, pro shop, driving range.

Web Site: skylinemountain.com

EMail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Full Sites: 22

Partial Sites: 10

Pull-through Sites: 3

Check-In/Check-Out Times: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m./ 11:00 a.m.

RV Site Minimum Stay: 1 night

Open: May 1 to Oct 31

Maximum Electrical Service: 30 amps

WiFi Available: No

Maximum RV Length: 40 feet

Elevation: 6100

Amenities: BBQ grills on site, basketball, dump station, fire rings, outdoor pool with a water slide (pay-per-use), snack bar (golf shop & pool snack bar), horseshoe, tennis, playground, golf available (9-hole pay-per-use) , driving range (pay-per-use), putting green, handicap access, Clean restrooms with hot showers (closed after office hours please check out a restroom card with office need a $20.00 or Driver License for deposit), ice available ($1.50 a bag 8lb), meeting room, pavilion (pay-per-use if available), picnic area, pull-through sites, tenting, volleyball, winter sports nearby (snowmobiling). Nearby fishing, hiking, rock climbing, ATV trails, drive-in movie theater, restaurants, scenic views, museums, shopping, horse arena. Maps available in the office (ATV & Hiking).

RV Notes: Rate includes 1 RV, 1 vehicle, 4 people, 2 pets, 30 amp. Additional charges: Extra adult $3/night, extra child $1/night, 50 amp $3/night, late check-out early check-in $5 plus tax, utility fee $3.50/night, pets over 25 lbs $3/night. Pool fee $5 swim & $7 swim/slide. Water shut off in Oct. Limited winter facilities. Mail accepted please use 22130 N 11750 E SMR RV Spot # Fairview, UT 84629.

Rental Notes: Rental units available. Trip Points not accepted. Contact the resort directly.

Restrictions:

Accepts Pets: Yes

Pet Restrictions: Animals are only allowed if leashed at all times. Clean after pets. No animals around the pool area. Cabin #1 pet-friendly only.

Visitor Mail Accepted: Yes

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 03:39

Sherwood Forest RV Resort

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Sherwood Forest RV Resort

     Sherwood Forest was the second half of our Disney visit.  It is located a little more than a mile up the road from Tropical Palms.  We switched parks early on a Sunday morning and we were assigned a nice pull-through site across from the pool.   The resort has most of the standard amenities, pool, hot tub, put-put golf, shuffleboard courts and so on.  I do have to say that it has by far the nicest miniature golf course that I've seen, only I never did get the chance to play it as Disney was our main reason for being there.  The resort is great and the people are friendly.  The office opened a half an hour early to let us in.  Also, our neighbors were very nice as well.  Jackie and I were sitting outside playing cribbage watching three other couples across the road barbecuing and enjoying a lively conversation.  Then the guy doing the barbecuing walked over and gave us a plate of prime rib and bread.  After the group broke up we walked over to say thank you and wound up being invited for more barbecue and libation.  A few minutes later, one of the other couples returned and it became a party.  I know that I've said this several times, but this is really the best part of the RV life, meeting new friends.

      On our second day there, Jackie's best friend flew in from Washington State to join us for a few days.  That night we checked out Disney Springs.  The next two days Jackie and DeeAnne visited two parks a day while I joined them for one each day.  (upgrading to a park-hopper pass was $80)  So I did Epcot and the Animal Kingdom a second time while Jackie did all four again.  I can't say enough how impressed I was with the Animal Kingdom enough.  Not only were the animals great, but I took more time to look at the details that they put into creating Pandora and this huge living tree. 

 

An RV resort in Kissimmee with location, location, location!

Want to be close to everything while surrounded by pure nature? Sherwood Forest RV Resort in Kissimmee is the place for you. This beautiful RV resort is just four miles from Walt Disney World and 12 miles from Universal Studios. For the ultimate shopping experience, enjoy your proximity to six major malls and outlets, all within 10 miles of the resort.

Sherwood Forest RV Resort is a beautiful RV resort in Kissimmee offering an abundance of amenities and activities. Concerts, dinners, dances, dance lessons, bingo, card nights, board game nights, crafting, quilting, ice cream socials, and cookouts are just a few of the popular activities at Sherwood Forest RV Resort.

We have a variety of RV and tent sites as well as park model rental cottages to meet your needs at this beautiful RV resort in Kissimmee. We have 531 sites and 457 offer full hook-ups. Come see us at Sherwood Forest RV Resort!

 

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