What the heck is RV Winterization? The concept of RV Winterization is actually pretty simple. Basically, it is preparing your rig for the winter months to avoid damages caused by the dropping temperatures. If you plan to head South for the Winter, this may not apply to you. However, if you plan on storing your RV in the Midwest, there …
Campfire Safety Tips
1. Use the pit A pit is provided, this is the only place you should build a campfire. 2. Build a safe campfire Once your pit is ready, build a safe campfire. Start the fire with dried leaves or grass that will easily catch fire. Next, add kindling, small twigs and sticks that are less than an inch in diameter. …
4 Do It Yourself Tips for Decorating Your RV for Halloween.
1. RV-Themed Pumpkin Carving Ideas A staple of Halloween decorative tradition, pumpkin carving ideas are a must. So far my favorite this year from my forays into Pinterest is the RV plus mini-camper combo. Flip two oblong pumpkins on their side and use a stem as the hitch that connects them. Then carve up the sides to add doors, headlights, etc. …
CAMPFIRE TROUT IN FOIL
When you catch some trout for supper, here’s a simple way to prepare them deliciously for the campfire. Campfire Trout In Foil Recipe Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 30 mins Author: 50 Campfires Recipe type: Fish Dinner Cuisine: Campfire Serves: 2 Ingredients 1 10-12-inch trout per packet (if smaller than that you can double them up) 3-4 …
Snake Awareness While Camping
Cottonmouths are often found in and near water. They frequently sun themselves on limbs overhanging the water and may drop into canoes or kayaks when startled. When Midwesterners and New Englanders venture into the woods or onto the water they normally don’t give venomous snakes a second thought. Except for some very localized exceptions (like the summit of New York’s …
New Wood Shed (work in progress)
We have currently started on the new Wood Shed by the service center. Pictures will be updated as progress goes.
New Roof for the Guard House!
The Guard House is also getting a new roof. Work is in progress pictures will be posted as project goes along.
New Roof for Reservations Building
The new roof project started on Tuesday 4-19-22. More pictures to come as the project progresses. Update: The new roof was completed on 4-22-22!
FRANK’S REDHOT® BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP
PREP TIME COOK TIME 10 MIN. …
NATIONAL JOHNNY APPLESEED DAY3-11-22
March 11th – On National Johnny Appleseed Day, we remember a man who made apple (and pear) trees bloom across the nation. The day celebrates a kindly legend who lived by sage teachings and labored to bring the shade of fruit trees across much of the United States. John Chapman He was born John Chapman on September 26, 1774, in …
10 Simple Steps To Dewinterizing an RV
#1: Charge the Battery -What you will need: Battery ChargerYour battery has been cold and unused all winter long. Now is the time to start charging the battery by removing the winter covers from the exterior of your rig. The battery charger should remain in the off position while you connect it to the RV charger. Connect the red cable …