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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.

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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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Monday, 20 May 2019 21:57

Niagra's Lazy Lakes Camping Resort

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Niagra's Lazy Lakes Camping Resort, Lockport, New York

     Our drive into Niagra's Lazy Lakes was a long one from Vermont.  We opted to take I-90 to save some time knowing it was a toll road.  It set us back $45 dollars to do so.  Driving into the campground coming from the east was a bit tricky as we had to watch bridge heights and weight limits.  Once at the campground all was good.  We were able to pick a site (in half the park as we're not members of the park, but can camp here for free through our Coast to Coast)  a found a good one with plenty of grass and shade.  Also, not being a member caused us to cut our visit shorter than we would have liked.  The weekend we hoped to stay was a Canadian Holliday and the campground was blocked out for non-members.  The campground itself is beautiful with nice sites, two pools, two lakes, and all the amenities you would expect to find in a camping resort. (no pickleball)  It also only has 30amp sites with no septic available to non-resident campers.  The park is located just twenty minutes from Niagra Falls which was very convenient for us.

 

     Having just two days to explore, we decided to first visit the Canadian side of the falls.  It is much more touristy and built up than the American side.  So we took a tour to the base of the falls and behind it.  We also went to the Imax theater to see "Legends of the Falls" (it was disappointing)  We took a few minutes out for lunch and tried our luck in a Casino and didn't do very well.  On the second day, we stopped off at Whirlpool State Park on our way in.  We learned quite a bit of history about the falls and the Niagra River from a park volunteer.  Then we drove back to the falls and visited Niagra State Park.  The park is exceptional and is worth a visit.  We got out to the observation tower to see both falls, then made it to Goat Island (which is between the two falls)  From there we could get right up to the edge of the Canadian falls.  We decided that we would walk around the island and took a few minutes to walk out onto the three sisters islands which are small islands above the Canadian falls, where several signs were posted for the really stupid.  On the other side of Goat Island, you can walk out onto "Hell's Half Acre".  It's another island right above the American Falls which divides the river forming Bridalvale Falls.  Below Bridalvale, people can walk out onto decks and get the full falls experience.  I sort of wished we had taken the time to do so, maybe on our next visit.

 

 

Address:4312 Church Rd. Lockport, NY 14094

Phone: (800) 874-2957

Fax: (716) 433-2625

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

Resort Information: Niagara's Lazy Lakes Resort is in the heart of Niagara and is known as "Western New York's Best Kept Secret". Only 15 minutes from the Canadian border, plan on visiting many of the local and Canadian attractions such as Niagara Falls, Lake Ontario (salmon fishing) and Old Fort Niagara, Toronto.

Web Site:lazylakes.com

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

Partial Sites: 265

Pull-through Sites: 25

Check-In/Check-Out Times: Noon - 6:00 p.m./ 11:00 a.m.

RV Site Minimum Stay: 1 night

Open: May 1 to Oct 31

Open: Nov 17 to Dec 31

Maximum Electrical Service: 50 amps

WiFi Available: Yes

Maximum RV Length: 45 feet

Elevation: 300.0000

Amenities: Recreation Hall, laundry, dump station, boating available, paddle boats, horseshoes, outdoor pools (heated), fishing available (catch & release), shuffleboard, canoes, ice available, RV supplies, propane, grocery store, picnic tables, group activities, fire rings, beach, church service, gift shop, game room, hot showers, playground, handicap access, firewood, basketball, boating nearby, shopping nearby, golf nearby, fishing nearby, casinos nearby, tourist attractions nearby.

RV Notes: Additional charges: 50 amps $4/night, Arrival dump station fee $25, honey wagon $10. No sewer sites.

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

Accepts Pets: Yes

Pet Restrictions: 2 pets per site. Must show vaccination papers.

Visitor Mail Accepted: No 

Monday, 20 May 2019 21:52

Natchez Trace RV Campground

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Natchez Trace RV Campground, Hohenwald, Tennessee

     Our original thought on choosing Natchez Trace to camp at was to visit Nashville, but we never made it there.  We had planned on staying for six days and moving on toward Memphis, but the couple (Bud and Melanie) next to us at Diamond Caverns were heading there the day after us so we added four more days to spend more time visiting with them.  (Also, Melanie was sewing us new curtains.)  Another couple (Ron & Glenda) that we had met at Diamond Caverns also joined us a week later.  On our first day there we checked out the store/cafe and met some of the local people who invited us to join them at their table for breakfast.  That wound up being a daily thing.  We also met three other couples there, one park ranger and his wife (Thomas & Pam), the other two (Bob & Debi) & (Rick & Kim) had also been at Diamond Caverns while we were there but we hadn't met them yet.  With all the truly great people there, we added another four days to our stay.

     When we arrived at the campground we went off in search of a full hook-up with 50 amps, but the only one available was in a bad location in the sun and at the time our AC wasn't working.  So we then looked for a 30 amp full hookup site and found only a few of them, but they were also in full sun.  So we found a great spot under the trees (I had to trim some branches while standing on the motorhome for us to back in)  It was 30 amps and no septic hookup, but it was a great spot and there was a full hookup 30 amp spot that Bud and Melanie could use when they came the following day.  Our park ranger friend (Thomas) set us up with a pumping service, so after five days we ponied up $10 bucks and got pumped out.  When Ron & Glenda showed up, there were a few full hookup sites at the beach and we all moved over there.  We occupied four of the seven beach sites for the Labor Day weekend.  It was camping at its best.  Thomas offered up his pontoon boat to use while he was working and once we took him up on his generous offer, we drove it back to the beach and picked up the rest of the clan and enjoyed a couple of hours out on the lake.

    The weekend before Labor Day the campground hosted a charity auto show which featured mostly "Rat Rods".  It was an interesting take on restoring old cars.  The campground is also located right next to the Natchez Trace.  The Natchez Trace is a 444-mile long national park.  It's a road starting from Natchez, Mississippi extending north almost to Nashville.  No commercial vehicles are allowed on the road and it has a 50 mph speed limit throughout.  It followed a trail that pioneers used as they traveled north through the area.  The site where Meriwether Lewis is buried is pretty close to the campground.  That, and the Amish community nearby are just about the only thing to see near the campground as Nashville is about an hour and a half drive.  

    From what we understand about the campground is that the previous owners were going bankrupt when Thousand Trails picked it up.  There are over 500 sites and it's very spread out.  Because of the park's age, most of the sites are 30 amp without septic.  Most of the facilities are rundown and are in need of a lot of work.  There are only seven sites at the beach that are near the lake that are available for "transients", the rest of the lakefront site are annual sites.  Hopefully, with enough annual sites, the park will be able to make the improvements that it desperately needs.  The campground also has a lot of cabins, which we didn't learn much about.  I think the number one draw to the campground is the people who live there, work there, and live nearby.  Everyone we met was so nice.  The other nice feature is the cafe that serves three meals a day with the best prices.  Jackie and I both ate breakfast there every day for around six dollars together.  I'm sure that the campground will continue making improvements and we're looking forward to our next visit.

Wooded RV Camp in Tennessee
    A beautifully wooded RV camp in Tennessee is within reach when you book a Natchez Trace RV Camping trip. Don't forget your camera! This picturesque Tennessee RV campground features 830 acres of stunning views in a relaxing environment. There's also plenty to do at Natchez Trace. Take a pontoon tour on our 3-mile lake. Anglers can fish for bass, shellcracker, and crappie.
      Exploring outside Natchez Trace RV Camping can be just as exciting. Located just southwest of Nashville, Natchez Trace RV Camping offers guests easy access to this active city full of nightlife, museums, live entertainment, theme parks and more. Furthermore, interesting day trips include Loretta Lynn's Dude Ranch in Hurricane Mills and the home of President James Polk in Columbia.
Monday, 20 May 2019 21:51

Mountain View RV Park

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Mt. View RV Park

     We stumbled onto Mt. View RV Park while looking for a camping spot near our Niece Anna's home in Boise.  The park turned out to be a great choice.  It was clean, well-kept, and the staff was very friendly.  We will camp here again when we visit Boise.

From their website

Boise's Most Convenient RV Park!

Stay with us when visiting Boise, ID; The City of Trees.  We're the only RV Park in the city limits of Boise.

As Idaho's most populated city, Boise offers a variety of attractions. From fabulous restaurants and entertainment venues to our scenic mountains and rivers. We offer Good Sam and AAA discounts for our nightly guests.

With 60 pull-thru full hook-up sites; complete with 20,30 & 50 amp service, asphalt pads, grass yards, and plenty of trees. Unfortunately, we do not offer cable television. We also provide handicap access and city water that actually tastes good! As a full-service RV Park, we also offer year round RV storage. Our on-site management ensures a safe, secure, clean, well maintained, and friendly environment.

Amenities:

Close to BSU (3.5 miles), close to downtown Boise (4 miles), Boise Airport, restaurants, Green Belt, Boise River, hotels, car rental agencies, museums, hospitals and Boise Towne Square Mall.

City water, 20, 30 & 50amp access along with waste dump at all sites. All sites are pull-through on asphalt pads. Coin Operated Laundry with Restrooms & Showers.

We have a 3rd party internet provider who services our network. The network is supported by fiber optics and redistributed throughout the park wirelessly. This network is available to any device that has a "static web browser". Once you log on, you have the option to either utilize a limited free period or purchase 1($3), 7($12) or 30($30) day packages. The free option allows the device to have either 6hrs or 500mbs of data per 24hrs. The 6hr portion of this free option starts from the time the "free button" has been engaged and will run continuously whether you are using the device or not. You are able to utilize the "free button" once per device per 24hrs. All options, free or paid, are high speed with up to 25megs down and 12up.

Reservations STRONGLY SUGGESTED. Reservation/Confirmation will take place over the phone. Please call during office hours to secure your desired dates. We do not offer cable TV. However, due to our close proximity to downtown Boise, approximately 50+ channels are available over the air depending on your antenna/TV. Please be advised we are not equipped for Tent-Camping.

Check-In/Check-Out: 12:00 (noon) MST

Monday, 20 May 2019 21:50

Mount Vernon RV Campground

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Mount Vernon RV Campground


     Mt. Vernon is set up so that it’s easy to check in. The welcome center is outside the gate and just inside the gate is a large parking area to drop our dinghy and use it to find a campsite. This really helps for bigger rigs in tight campgrounds. However, this campground was anything but tight. At the entrance is most of the facilities, the pool, rec centers, laundry, basketball court, etc. The roads are wide and branches are trimmed back. The sites are large and well separated. Most sites are in the trees, but there are sites in the open if you’re trying to get satellite. The campground follows the freeway so that campsites on the west side get the steady hum of traffic. We noticed that the staff was continuously working on the campground and it shows, however they did seem to have difficulties keeping up with the blackberries in some sites. This is the perfect campground for any size rig and it is very easy to access from I-5. Also, there is a large casino right outside the gate, if you’re into that.
     From the campground, it isn’t too far to venture up into the Northern Cascades. We followed Mt. Baker Highway up the north side of the mountain pass the ski resorts to some of the most scenic views in the Cascades. Along the way up we stopped to check out Nooksack Falls.  It is well worth taking a day and driving up to Artist Point and taking a short hike along the ridge and taking in the views of two mountains, Mt. Baker and Mt. Shuksan. We had the bad fortune of having clouds come in and cover Mt. Baker, but it was still well worth the drive.

     Snow-capped mountains and scenic rivers offer a stunning backdrop for this RV camp in Washington State. When booking a Mount Vernon RV Camping trip, guests can look forward to enjoying area festivals, sporting traditions, and great American pastimes. Additionally, Mount Vernon RV Camping offers the perfect location for exploring the Cascade Mountains and appreciating the local scenery. Lush forests provide plenty of hiking trails while opportunities for golfing and fishing are available nearby. Ferries to the San Juan Islands operate daily and we're just a quarter mile from the nearest casino.

 

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