This slogan from the Chevrolet ad campaign from the 1950s can also be a call out to all Thousand Trails members as we prepare to camp this summer. All across our Fifty Nifty, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the beauty of our preserves –summer fun in the heartland, the Pacific Northwest, up and down the Atlantic Seaboard, California – both coastal and inland, the sunny South and more! Plus, members can enjoy great discounts at a number of Encore Resorts. Make your summer plans today! Get Up to 50% off All Summer Long!

Now that the weather is warming up, work on your mental and physical health by taking a stroll around the preserve. Many of our preserves offer walking and hiking trails and have organized group walking events. Check with your Activity Center for group opportunities. For example, Gateway to Cape Cod offers the Walk the Trails program – giving everyone a chance to be social while health conscious.

Coleman has long been known for its quality camping products and now, quality plus a great deal makes selecting Coleman products for your new trip a no-brainer. Thousand Trails Members now receive a 15% discount on all online purchases of Coleman products. Log in to the "Members Only" section of ThousandTrails.com and click on the Coleman offer to take advantage of these exclusive savings.

Getting ready to start gardening? Save your old tea leaves and biodegradable tea bags for your plants. It serves as a healthy fertilizer for flowering plants and is a perfect way to go green. Also, add a tablespoon of powdered milk to the soil around your fruit or flower plants. Milk acts as a fungus and virus fighter in the garden and helps your plants stay healthy!

The May TrailBlazer explores the Bluegrass State with a visit to Lexington and an in-depth feature on Kentucky Cave Country! Plus, if you love to bike ride, check out our feature on bikes and accessories designed for the traveling kind!

Preserves across the country are gearing up for summer fun, plus offering Mother's Day and Memorial Day events this month. Check out the preserve event listings on the TrailBlazer web site TrailBlazerMagazine.net

And, local events near our preserves offer fun for everyone -

Flower lovers will love the Rhododendron Festival in Sandwich, MA, near Gateway to Cape Cod. Click here for more information, HeritageMuseumsAndGardens.org

If you're looking for good southern barbeque, check out Battle of the Barbeque, sponsored by the Lake Gaston Chamber of Commerce (and held just a few miles from our Lake Gaston Preserve). Call (252) 586-5711 for more information.

On the waterfront is the place to be to celebrate the 22nd annual Anacortes Waterfront Festival celebrating marine heritage with plenty of food, fun and entertainment (near our Mt. Vernon Preserve). Click here for details, Anacortes.org

		Congratulations! Our March winner is Martha Watts from Clinton, SC Want to be a Lucky Winner? Then Get Out and Camp! Exclusive contest for Get Out and Camp participants and the chance to win a $1,000 American Express Gift Card! For terms and conditions please visit ThousandTrails.com

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Participate in discussions about camping and RVing, share your photos and stay up to date on activities happening at the preserves.

Our Facebook page is a great way to enjoy Thousand Trails from the comfort of your home and to stay involved with the camping world.

Check out our April photo contest winner! Congratulations to our fans, Becky & Carl Altvater!

Submit your photo for our June Facebook Profile Photo Contest.

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