We’re taking on the most popular resolutions and giving them an Ocean Canyon spin! Last time we addressed spending more time with family and friends (to see that article, and the complete list of of the most popular resolutions, go to Tres Rios RV Park’s Blog ). Today we deal with a resolution almost everyone can agree on: losing weight! Sadly, after agreeing on the …
Bring your children into the camping season
It’s that time of year again. Spring is ending, the weather is warming up, and Memorial Day is just around the corner getting ready to kick-off the camping season. With the school year ending for children, and grandchildren, family vacations are starting to get planned. There are many different things that children can enjoy while camping , and that you can enjoy as well. Have the children become …
“Flight-check” Your RV or travel trailer before your next camping trip
If you haven’t already, it’s time to get that RV out on the open road and head to Mountain Lakes Resort & RV Park! Here are some tips for RV owners to prep for the season – and not a bad refresher for those who’ve already gotten started: Check those tires! Be sure the lug nuts are tightened to the …
The History of RVing in America
“Membership soared to 150,000 campers by the mid-1930’s” Americans have always shared a love for two things – camping and automobiles. To accommodate these two loves, the RV was born. The first RV, Pierce-Arrow’s Touring Landau, debuted in 1910 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Landeau featured a fold-down back seat that turned into a bed, …
A look at the different types of travel trailers
Last week we gave you the lowdown on motorized RVs and the different types that you can choose from. This week, we will talk to you about towable RVs! There are four main types of towable RVs, having in common the fact that you hitch them to your family car and drive them around that way. Pop up trailers, or …
A look at the different types of motorhomes
For new RVers, getting into the industry and figuring out what kind of RV or trailer is right for you and your family can be a daunting process. There are many different kinds, so we have broken it down for you to help you make your decision about what you want to camp in! This week we will talk about the …
Attractions near Mountain Lakes RV Park
Coming to visit us at Mountain Lakes ? While there are many things to do at our resort, here are some daytrips you can take with your family that are close by! Founded in 1970 with a load of unclaimed baggage from a Washington D.C. bus line, Scottsboro’s Unclaimed Baggage Center is full of all sorts of things waiting to be discovered by you and …
11th Annual Mountain Lakes Music Festival
Mountain Lakes Resort and Ocean Canyon are gearing up for the 11th Annual Mountain Lakes Music Festival! The festival starts this Sunday, November 4th and will be going until Saturday, November 10th. On the 4th the festival will be kicked off by local Alabama group Backwoods Revival, and will be closed out on the 10th by Nashville, TN based Blackjack …