Monday, 3 October 2011

New Park: 60 North RV Park Bay City, TX

60 North RV Park is now a participating Passport America Discount Campground. Highlights: 93 total RV sites. Can accommodate any size RV. Concrete sites with full hookups, 20/30/50 amps, concrete patios, and concrete roads throughout. Pull-Thrus, back-ins, free Wi-Fi, Cable TV, clean restrooms, private showers, ADA accessible, laundry facilities, clubhouse, picnic area, and dump station. Convenience store and medical clinic within walking distance. Golfing and kayaking nearby. Located approximately 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. Matagorda County offers recreational opportunities for great bay and offshore fishing, boating, and swimming. Matagorda County Birding Nature Center is renowned among birdwatchers for the variety of species.

Source: http://www.passportamerica.com/campgrounds/tx/60northrvpark

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With winter sports around the corner, check out one of the ski/snowboard flicks coming to Portland

Source: http://blog.oregonlive.com/terryrichard/2011/10/with_winter_sports_around_the.html

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Wilfie and Nell, a social experience in the West Village, New York

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wilfie and nell is a social experience bar in the west village of new yorkAfter hearing about Wilfie and Nell as being a great pickup bar as well as a great place to meet friendly people, my girlfriends and I decided to check it out and see if what we heard was true. On the website, the restaurant claims to not take reservations as to create the ambiance of an "informal gathering". Patrons are also encouraged to take a seat wherever there is room at a table, including at tables where people are already sitting.

The bar is located in the West Village in New York City on a street full of cutesy bars and bistros, a quiet suburb inside a noisy city. Wooden tables are setup in close proximity to one another, allowing for easy conversation with strangers. While the menu isn't too extensive, you will be too busy socializing to care. The cheese plate is a perfect shareable dish, with assorted cheeses, toast breads, apple slices, and chutney. If you're on a budget, go for a draft beer for $6, your cheapest option. If you want something a little out of the ordinary and are willing to splurge, try their Spicy Margarita (make sure you get a water to go with it!).

Happy hour is the best time to arrive, as later on it tends to get extremely crowded. However, even when at full capacity the vibe of the bar never got too out of hand, somehow keeping its casual atmosphere. This is a place where you can come as you are, and while you will see men and women wearing suits and dresses, you will also see people in casual shorts and flip flops.

The verdict? We sat next to some really interesting people during dinner and had a great conversation about travel and the perks of living in the city. From there, we bounced around the room, mingling with not only guys but some ladies, as well. The people who are drawn to the place seem to be of the more friendly, social type. By the end of the night, it was easy to see why this place is known as the social experience of the West Village.

Located at 228 West 4th St. between 7th Ave. and West 10th St. Take the 1 or 2 subway to Christopher St.-Sheridan Sq.

Opening hours are Monday-Friday at 4PM, Saturday-Sunday at 12PM.

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Sunday, 2 October 2011

New Park: Prairie Oasis RV Park Henderson, NE

Prairie Oasis RV Park is now a participating Passport America Discount Campground. Highlights: Relax at highly rated interstate park! The new owners invite you to stay at their 13 acre park with lake, pedal boats, swimming, and fishing. Easy on/off I-80. 38 pull-thru sites, big rig friendly, 30/50 amp full-hookups, dump station, free Wi-Fi at site, clean restrooms & showers, laundry, picnic tables, fire rings, ice, horseshoes, and Hunt Brothers Pizza. Outdoor games, swings, wide open grassy areas, open & shaded sites. 11 miles west of York, 30 miles east of Grand Island. Golfing, bird watching, prairie museums, Mennonite Heritage center, and much more!

Source: http://www.passportamerica.com/campgrounds/ne/prairieoasisrvpark

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VSAM Virtual Strobe Audio Tuner and Metronome Review

The best you can get: six years AOK Harpjohn from Glastonbury UK on Sep.142011 5out of 5 I used guitar tuners for years, and often found them too imprecise and slow in sampling, easily confused. Then I found this Peterson V-SAM, and it’s the best. The other tuners are now simply a very second best. [...]

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New Park: Diamond Caverns, An Encore Resort Park City, KY

Diamond Caverns, An Encore Resort is now a participating Passport America Discount Campground. Highlights: Located at the Gateway to Mammoth Cave National Park, the 743 acre resort creates the setting for relaxation, exploration and enjoyment for the whole family. 220 total RV sites. Can accommodate RVs up to 45'. 30/50 Amp Service. Full hook up sites as well as Water & Electric, and Primitive Camping. Wi-Fi, Restrooms, Showers, Laundry Facilities, Dump Station, Pool, Ice Sales, LP Gas Sales, Propane, RV Storage Facility, Fax Service, Notary Service, RV Supplies, Banquet/Meeting Facilities, BBQ & Picnic Area, Bike & Walk Paths, Billiard Room, Bocce Courts, Card Rooms, Dog Run, Fire Pits, General Store, Horseshoe Pits, Playground, Pro Shop, Sand Volleyball Court, Security, Basketball Court, Bird Watching, Card Room, Clubhouse, Fitness Area, Ping Pong Tables, Pool Table, Recreation Center, Kids Activities, Potlucks, and Putting Green. Nearby: Art Festivals, Boating, Fishing, Guided Tours, Lake Fishing, Live Entertainment, Sightseeing Tours, Watercraft Rentals, Boat Rentals, Driving Range, Golf, Horseback Riding, Lake Swimming, Museums/Historical, and Water Skiing.

Source: http://www.passportamerica.com/campgrounds/ky/diamondcavernsanencoreresort

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Solar panel array and electric vehicle charging stations now operative at 2 North Shore

Source: http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/solar-panel-array-and-electric-vehicle-charging-stations-now-operative-at-2-north-shore.html

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April 2011

John Harvey Photo

April 2011

Two trips to QE Park


Hanami at QE Park!

Haname At QE

Crawling         Under The Cherry BlossomsWalking Under         The Cherry BlossomsNara With White         Cherry Blossoms

VanDusen Cherry Blossom Festival


Nara Helen And         Cherry BlossomsNara WIth Cherry         BlossomsNara With Sun On Her Hair

Thanks You Cards (QE Park)



Looking At My SignCover Shot For NaraPlease Give Me My BottleIm Going On ARoad Trip

Nara In Pink DressNara Baited By Her Doggy


Nara And Helen         Sitting On BridgeNara And Her DadIm AHappy Girl



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New Park: Whispering Palms RV Park Tucson, AZ

Whispering Palms RV Park is now a participating Passport America Discount Campground. Highlights: Can accommodate RV's up to 40ft., full hookups, 20/30/50-amp, pull thrus, back-ins, tent sites, Cable TV, FREE Wi-Fi Internet, remodeled inground swimming pool, shuffleboard, BBQ & Picnic area, Recreation & reading room, laundry room, restrooms and hot showers, Fax & Copy services in office, ice, small store (rv supplies only).

Source: http://www.passportamerica.com/campgrounds/az/whisperingpalmsrvpark

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Taking a Dog Camping

Dogs and camping go rather well together. Dogs love the outdoors and many outdoor lovers love dogs. It's a match made in heaven, but there are some precautions and tips to be aware of when taking your dog camping.

Check and Prevent for Ticks

Most camping settings are loaded with ticks ...

Source: http://campingearth.com/blog/taking-a-dog-camping/

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Girl, Guy, Globe

Life was nice and easy in the US for Rachael and Josh. Then, Josh’s employers gave him the opportunity to work abroad – in Dakar, Senegal to be exact. Rachael being a freelance writer/photographer made the decision to move that much easier. So, they packed up their belongings, including two dogs and headed off to [...]

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Saturday, 1 October 2011

The Gelert Horizon 6 ? A Product Overview

If you?re planning to go camping with your family but doesn?t have a camping tent yet, it would be a good idea to consider buying the Gelert Horizon 6 tent. This tent is perfect for families who love to go camping together for it has enough space for six persons.

Source: http://campknowledge.com/gelert-horizon-6/

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Getting high at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

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New England may be the standard-bearer for fall travel, but New Mexico is an equally spectacular destination to spend the season. And perhaps there is no better way to usher in autumn than with necks craned skyward, under a dawn Albuquerque sky slowly filling up with several hundred illuminated hot air balloons.

Now in its 40th year, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta kicks off on October 1 for 9 days of events. The largest ballooning gathering in the world, and one of the largest events in the state, over 100,000 people attend to watch more than 700 balloons inflate, launch, and float over northern New Mexico. Many of these people happily set their alarms extra early in order to observe these vibrantly decorated balloons rise with the sun for the 5:30 a.m. mass ascent.

All of the week's events take place at a 365-acre, tailor-made balloon park in the north of Albuquerque, about 10 miles from the airport and city center. So the city makes a perfect base for exploring both the Fiesta and the region. And surprisingly, for an event that brings 100,000 visitors into the area, affordable hotel rooms are still readily available. The event's planners are also providing bus transportation from various points throughout the city, so thankfully there is no need to worry about driving through traffic or fighting for a parking spot.

For all you procrastinating gas balloon pilots out there, registration is unfortunately closed and you will have to wait until 2012. But for all you procrastinating spectators, tickets are still available. And who knows, instead of gazing up you may end up gazing down - it's not unheard of for pilots to offer friendly, curious tourists a lift.

[flickr image via Corvair Owner]

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The National Park Foundation, the official charity of America?s national
parks, is happy to announce the 2011 ?Egg-cellent Egg-venture? ? a virtual Easter
Egg hunt through our national parks.

Source: hiking-trails.html

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New Park: Sunrise RV Park Linton, ND

Sunrise RV Park is now a participating Passport America Discount Campground. Highlights: 13 total RV sites (W/S/E). Can accommodate any size RV. 20/30/50 Amp. Back-ins available. Biking. Located next to Municipal Pool. Lots of space for Dry Camping. Located five minutes from great Golf Course.

Source: http://www.passportamerica.com/campgrounds/nd/sunriservpark

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The best backpacking tents

... Gunnison 3.1 Tent, the North Face Roadrunner 23, or the Black Diamond HiLight.

Picking a four-season tent: If on your backpacking adventure you plan to encounter snow or heavy winds, you will need a four-season tents. These offer protection ... No related posts.

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New Park: Pine Country, An Encore Resort Belvidere, IL

Pine Country, An Encore Resort is now a participating Passport America Discount Campground. Highlights: Whether you are traveling across the country or just want to see America's Heartland, you will find our easy access sites and prime location ideal for your excursion. 127 total RV sites. Can accommodate RVs up to 40'. 30 Amp. Water/Electric and Full Hookups. Back In and Gravel Surface. Restrooms, Showers, Coin-op Laundry, Dump Station, Swimming Pool, Propane, Ice Sales, Fax Service, RV Storage, Basketball Court, Volleyball, Beautiful Landscaping, Clubhouse, Fire Pits, Fishing Lake, Horseshoe Pits, Nature Walk, Picnic Area, Recreation Center, Security, BBQs, Bird Watching, General Store, Playground, Kids Activities, Video Game Center, Bingo/Card Playing, Planned Activities, and Arts & Crafts. Nearby: Art Festivals, Casino, Lake Fishing, Stream Fishing, Boat Rentals, Gambling Boats, and Sport Fishing.

Source: http://www.passportamerica.com/campgrounds/il/pinecountryanencoreresort

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The National Park Foundation, the official charity of America?s national
parks, is happy to announce the 2011 ?Egg-cellent Egg-venture? ? a virtual Easter
Egg hunt through our national parks.

Source: hiking-trails.html

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The National Park Foundation, the official charity of America?s national
parks, is happy to announce the 2011 ?Egg-cellent Egg-venture? ? a virtual Easter
Egg hunt through our national parks.

Source: hiking-trails.html

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