Deep in the heart of the Anza-Borrego Desert of Southern California lies a valley where towering metal sculptures of extinct or fanciful creatures appear to roam, stalk, and do battle. The sculptures are set amidst stark desert beauty, against a stunning backdrop of low rugged mountains.
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The Stagecoach Trails RV Resort & Horse Camp is a quiet and remote private campground located in the high desert along the historic Great Southern Overland Stage Route. This full-amenity park features RV, tent, and horse camping; rental cabins and shelters; and stunning vistas of rolling desert hills, basin, and mountains. The park is within convenient driving distance of Anza Borrego Desert State Park, Borrego Springs, and of the historic mountain resort town of Julian.
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Guajome Regional Park is a lovely green-space set in the coastal hills above Oceanside. This county park is an oasis of peace amidst this vibrant and bustling coastal community. The park features picnic and fitness areas, playgrounds, and about 4.5 miles of hiking trails through varied coastal habitats – chaparral, woodlands, marshy wetlands and mixed grasslands. The campground is nicely landscaped and is conveniently close to the many historic and tourist attractions of Oceanside, making for a great base from which to explore the area.
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The 2018-2019 winter season was relatively low-key for us and passed quickly. Kim, the pups, and I are in good health and our vehicles and fifth-wheel are in good repair. We spent the winter in southern-California, alternating time between Silent Valley Club and other area parks –
perennial favorites: Banning Stagecoach KOA, Lake Skinner Recreation Area, Rancho Jurupa Regional Park – as well as new parks: Guajome Regional Park and Stagecoach Trails RV Resort and Horse Camp.
(August 30 – October 7, 2018) Heading South
Travel Itinerary 2018 – Alaska Part VI – End of Travel Season
From Banff, Alberta, we headed east on the Trans-Canada Highway, AB-1, towards Calgary, Alberta. We had lovely views of the Canadian Rockies along the way, although these quickly gave way to rolling foothills and then the open expanses of the Great Plains. At Calgary we turned south and headed towards the US/Canada border and Great Falls, Montana.
By now we were feeling rather exhausted from all the travel and decided to make a fairly quick trip back to our winter grounds in SoCal. For our return trip we decided to travel quickly, with short stops and little sight-seeing, except for a few longer stays while visiting friends along the way. This would mean getting back in early October, nearly a month earlier than we originally planned.
DescriptionThe Lava Hot Springs / City Center KOA is a nicely landscaped campground in the heart of Lava Hot Springs and right next to the scenic Portneuf River. The park is within convenient walking distance of the water park, Olympic sized swimming complex, and the World Famous Hot Pools. This KOA is a convenient and relaxing place to stay while enjoying the many attractions of this resort town.
DescriptionThe River’s Edge RV Park and Campground is a quiet, big-rig friendly campground on the outskirts of Fort MacLeod, Alberta, Canada. This open and park-like campground features many shade trees and is right on the scenic shore of Old Man River. This is a lovely and relaxing park to stop at while travelling through Alberta.
From Stewart, BC, we made our way across British Columbia towards Jasper National Park in Alberta. The morning we left Stewart was lovely, with tattered clouds hugging the mountain slopes and mist rising from the rivers and lakes along the way. Our route took us along the spectacularly scenic Glacier, Cassier-Stewart, and Yellowhead Highways, BC-37a, BC-37, and BC-16, respectively.
Tunnel Mountain Village II is a large, lightly forested, limited-service, big-rig friendly campground with stunning views of the rugged Canadian Rocky Mountains. Located just a few miles inside the east entrance to Banff National Park of Canada, the park is conveniently close to the transportation, shopping, services, fine dining, and entertainment venues of historic Banff township. Surrounded by tall grassy meadows, stands of whispering conifers, and mountain splendor, this is a lovely park from which to explore the many attractions of Banff and the surrounding area.
DescriptionJasper Gates Resort and RV Park is a forested resort and big-rig friendly campground nestled at the base of Folding Mountain and just a few miles from the east entrance to Jasper National Park of Canada. The park has spectacular views of forested hills and rugged peaks of the Canadian Rockies. This is a lovely and relaxing park from which to explore the many attractions of Jasper and the surrounding area.