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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Fall Update
Pet area ...complete
Playground ..being installed
Tents ....soon
Labor Day was a blast ..pancake breakfast..Kids in the pool ...All sites and Cabins full...
Make Holiday reservations early..
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Sizzling Summer Specials!
Just in time for the heat. Valley Park Resort (soon to be KOA) has some great summer deals for you and the family. Stay cool in our or yours. Take advantage of the new pool.
Cabins:
Cabins:
- Sun thru Wed - $79 per night / 2 night min
- Thurs thru Saturday - $99 per night /2 night min
RV Sites:
- 30 or 50 Amp - $35 per night
- Pull Thru's -$39 per night
Thursday, June 7, 2012
We are becoming KOA.
We're excited at Valley Park Resort.
Within a short time we will be know as Travelers Rest/N Greenville,SC KOA....that's Kampground of America, the Nation's premiere campground organization
We'll have lots of new features:
Lots more....while your watching all this happen cool off in our pool or just relax in our shady RV sites and cabins ...
See you soon!
www.travelersrest/camp/greenville
800-56-9043...
Within a short time we will be know as Travelers Rest/N Greenville,SC KOA....that's Kampground of America, the Nation's premiere campground organization
We'll have lots of new features:
- A retail store in case you forgot the milk, juice, or just have a urgent need for some candy.
- Want to walk your dog in our new fenced pet area?
- Have the little kids play in our Playground?
- Use our new laundry room up at the Pavilion
Lots more....while your watching all this happen cool off in our pool or just relax in our shady RV sites and cabins ...
See you soon!
www.travelersrest/camp/greenville
800-56-9043...
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Get ready for Fall / Winter at Valley Park
We have New winter rates with fabulous discounts about to be published
Use the pavilion, it has fans in summer and gas heaters when cold
New restaurant – “”Top Gun” – opened for breakfast and lunch – practically across the street, about one mile south on Highway 25. Will open soon for dinner and dancing. Has bar and lots of TVs. Stay tuned. Give it a try and report back to us!
Pool table getting lots of use…enjoy!
If you haven’t heard about “Swamp Rabbit Trail” in Travelers’ Rest, it’s a must see! Stop by Kayak Store or Williamson Hardware for lunch and details on 17-mile bike and hike trail to Greenville, right through Furman University
“Like” us on Facebook to keep up with specials
New laundry room at pool getting lots of business…try our new washers/dryers.
For the kids, enjoy the Game Room!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Spend Your Fourth With Us
We have another big event planned for the Fourth of July weekend. We are calling it the "Pig Out by the Pool". We will be serving Barbecue and have live entertainment. Our Memorial Day weekend was such a success that we wanted to do it again for the Fourth. Check back often for updates and get your reservations in now.
Friday, May 13, 2011
What's the Best GPS to Have?
As a driver, and certainly as an RVer, you no doubt recognize the value of a GPS Navigation System. The question is are there Navigation Systems that are better for RVs or even GPS units that are specifically designed for Recreational Vehicles? The answer is a definite yes!
A GPS for your RV basically works the same way as any GPS Navigation System. The receiver obtains signals from satellites in geo-synchronous orbits around the Earth, and uses those transmissions to pinpoint location in real time. However an RV is not a car, nor is it exactly a truck. There are physical features and road requirements specific to motor homes, which one should consider when looking for a Nav System.
There are many good quality low-cost GPS's out there right now, from names you are probably familiar with, Magellan, Harmon/Kardon, Garmin etc. You may even have one of these units in your family car, and while these are all good units, they have not been specifically designed to handle the needs of RVs. For example, RVs obviously cannot maneuver the same as cars. So, if you get 'off track', your 'car' GPS may prompt you to 'Make a U-turn, 100 ft up ahead' ' that cannot be negotiated by a vehicle the size of an RV. Or the friendly computer voice may direct you to an access road that it does not 'realize' is not open to trucks or RVs. Many an RVer has had the experience of relying on the directions form a 'car' based GPS, only to lose an awning or antennae from trees or other obstacles on 'low clearance streets', not realizing they needed a GPS that shows 'truck' routes.
Here, offered in no particular order are some of the most highly recommended GPS Nav Systems for Recreational Vehicles.
Probably the most popular and the most accurate Navigation system specifically designed for RVers is the CoPilot System. Originally created for commercial truckers, CoPilot Live, is not a GPS unit, but software that can be loaded onto a laptop or other mobile device - i.e. PDA or Smartphone ' that transforms that device into a powerful GPS and mapping system designed specifically for trucks and large vehicles. CoPilot is programmed to notify drivers about truck routes, height restrictions, and for RVers it alerts for propane locations, campgrounds etc ' and it always 'knows' you are driving any oversized vehicle.
In the stand-alone unit category Garmin has introduced its first specifically truck friendly model in their popular Nuvi line. The Nuvi 465T features a preloaded National Truck and Trailer Services (NTTS) Breakdown Directory, specialized truck routing options throughout the lower 48 states, and truck and Recreational Vehicle friendly points of interest. RVers who have used this product say, 'This is a full-featured navigator that just seems like it was built for life on the road.'
TomTom, another popular manufacturer of portable GPS units also introduced a trucker specific product in 2008. Like the Garmin unit the TomTom Truck go720 includes information of specific use to those operating trucks and RVS, such as clearance heights and weight restrictions.
In Dash or Portable?
This is a good question, and the answer really depends more on what exactly you are looking for your GPS unit to do, than cost or features. When we are talking about cars most consumer electronic forums recommend a portable GPS ' the kind that plugs into the cigarette lighter, and affixes to the dash. They tend to be significantly cheaper than the in-dash units, and have the added flexibility of being taken out of the vehicle and used while walking, or placed in another vehicle. However in an RV ' it may be desirable to have your GPS be a multi-function digital device and not merely something to get you form Point A to Point B. In that case, multimedia in-dash devices such as the Pioneer AVIC-N3 may be preferable. The pioneer and units like it, not only have truck/RV friendly mapping capabilities, but are full entertainment centers that can play, CDs, DVDs and MP-3's.
Then again, the portable unit has distinct advantages to the RVer as well, since you can take it out of the RV when going off on that nature hike, or place it in your tow vehicle or rental car for day trips. No matter what brand of GPS, or what type of Nav System you purchase for your RV ' once you have installed an RV friendly system, you will find that comforting 'Turn Right on Elm Street up ahead', a welcome additional voice on any RV adventure.
A GPS for your RV basically works the same way as any GPS Navigation System. The receiver obtains signals from satellites in geo-synchronous orbits around the Earth, and uses those transmissions to pinpoint location in real time. However an RV is not a car, nor is it exactly a truck. There are physical features and road requirements specific to motor homes, which one should consider when looking for a Nav System.
There are many good quality low-cost GPS's out there right now, from names you are probably familiar with, Magellan, Harmon/Kardon, Garmin etc. You may even have one of these units in your family car, and while these are all good units, they have not been specifically designed to handle the needs of RVs. For example, RVs obviously cannot maneuver the same as cars. So, if you get 'off track', your 'car' GPS may prompt you to 'Make a U-turn, 100 ft up ahead' ' that cannot be negotiated by a vehicle the size of an RV. Or the friendly computer voice may direct you to an access road that it does not 'realize' is not open to trucks or RVs. Many an RVer has had the experience of relying on the directions form a 'car' based GPS, only to lose an awning or antennae from trees or other obstacles on 'low clearance streets', not realizing they needed a GPS that shows 'truck' routes.
Here, offered in no particular order are some of the most highly recommended GPS Nav Systems for Recreational Vehicles.
Probably the most popular and the most accurate Navigation system specifically designed for RVers is the CoPilot System. Originally created for commercial truckers, CoPilot Live, is not a GPS unit, but software that can be loaded onto a laptop or other mobile device - i.e. PDA or Smartphone ' that transforms that device into a powerful GPS and mapping system designed specifically for trucks and large vehicles. CoPilot is programmed to notify drivers about truck routes, height restrictions, and for RVers it alerts for propane locations, campgrounds etc ' and it always 'knows' you are driving any oversized vehicle.
In the stand-alone unit category Garmin has introduced its first specifically truck friendly model in their popular Nuvi line. The Nuvi 465T features a preloaded National Truck and Trailer Services (NTTS) Breakdown Directory, specialized truck routing options throughout the lower 48 states, and truck and Recreational Vehicle friendly points of interest. RVers who have used this product say, 'This is a full-featured navigator that just seems like it was built for life on the road.'
TomTom, another popular manufacturer of portable GPS units also introduced a trucker specific product in 2008. Like the Garmin unit the TomTom Truck go720 includes information of specific use to those operating trucks and RVS, such as clearance heights and weight restrictions.
In Dash or Portable?
This is a good question, and the answer really depends more on what exactly you are looking for your GPS unit to do, than cost or features. When we are talking about cars most consumer electronic forums recommend a portable GPS ' the kind that plugs into the cigarette lighter, and affixes to the dash. They tend to be significantly cheaper than the in-dash units, and have the added flexibility of being taken out of the vehicle and used while walking, or placed in another vehicle. However in an RV ' it may be desirable to have your GPS be a multi-function digital device and not merely something to get you form Point A to Point B. In that case, multimedia in-dash devices such as the Pioneer AVIC-N3 may be preferable. The pioneer and units like it, not only have truck/RV friendly mapping capabilities, but are full entertainment centers that can play, CDs, DVDs and MP-3's.
Then again, the portable unit has distinct advantages to the RVer as well, since you can take it out of the RV when going off on that nature hike, or place it in your tow vehicle or rental car for day trips. No matter what brand of GPS, or what type of Nav System you purchase for your RV ' once you have installed an RV friendly system, you will find that comforting 'Turn Right on Elm Street up ahead', a welcome additional voice on any RV adventure.
Monday, May 9, 2011
5 Uses for Aluminum Foil in the Outdoors
Aluminum foil is one of those magical products that seem to have a use for just about everything, and the outdoors is no exception. Though it’s probably safely tucked away in one of your kitchen drawers right now, you might consider taking it along with you on your next camping trip. Aside from wrapping up sandwiches, aluminum foil has several pretty clever uses in a camping setting. Whether you’re cooking, cleaning, or just need something to make your outdoor trip that much easier, these applications for aluminum foil are certainly worth trying it out.
When your favorite campsite has a built in grill, wanting to use it comes naturally. But a grill brush is one of those extraneous items that campers tend to forget. By using a balled up piece of aluminum foil – much in the way you would in the above rust removal tip – you can clean that grill’s nasty grate in a snap. It won’t be perfect, but the foil conforms well and provides enough friction to remove much of the grime on the grill’s grate.
With all the extra convenience that aluminum foil provides in the outdoors, there’s no reason not to bring it along in your next camping trip. From the maintenance of your prized equipment to the replacement of bulky frying pans, aluminum foil can be used to make those often loathed jobs that come with camping quicker and less tedious to perform. Plus, for the environmentally conscious camper, foil is very easily recyclable – giving you some intrinsic benefit in addition to its functional uses.
For removing rust
If you’ve got an old metal johnboat or an ATV that is stowed away a few months out of the year, chances are pretty good that it’s collected some rust over time. Though a little rust won’t destroy your outdoor toy, it is far from aesthetically appealing. But by balling up a piece of aluminum foil and giving the rusty spot a rub down, you can get rid of minor surface rust fairly easily. Just don’t try to use it for more serious rust spots, as you’ll probably end up with a gaping hole in your equipment.For grill cleaning
When your favorite campsite has a built in grill, wanting to use it comes naturally. But a grill brush is one of those extraneous items that campers tend to forget. By using a balled up piece of aluminum foil – much in the way you would in the above rust removal tip – you can clean that grill’s nasty grate in a snap. It won’t be perfect, but the foil conforms well and provides enough friction to remove much of the grime on the grill’s grate.
As a sharpening tool
Few things are more frustrating than trying to cut with an exceedingly dull pair of scissors. That frustration is compounded when you’re at a campsite without access to a sharpener. Those scissors can be sharpened, though, by folding a strip of aluminum foil several times over and using the scissors to cut them. Simply repeat the folding and cutting process until the scissors’ blades are sufficiently sharp.As a bug blocker
Campers often find it hard to enjoy a can of soda or sweetened drink in the outdoors because of all the pesky bugs flying around it. To keep them away from your face and out of your favorite drink, just fashion a lid out of aluminum foil and poke a straw through it. It creates an almost-airtight cap that keeps the bugs at bay.As a cooking device
If you want to cook some fresh caught fish – or any kind of hard-to-grill food – over an open fire, packing it in a few layers of foil, wrapping it up, and tossing it over hot coals is a very effective way to cook. The foil traps and radiates heat, which in turn cooks your food quickly and conveniently. Just be sure to have a long stick or spatula handy so you can pick your food out of the fire.With all the extra convenience that aluminum foil provides in the outdoors, there’s no reason not to bring it along in your next camping trip. From the maintenance of your prized equipment to the replacement of bulky frying pans, aluminum foil can be used to make those often loathed jobs that come with camping quicker and less tedious to perform. Plus, for the environmentally conscious camper, foil is very easily recyclable – giving you some intrinsic benefit in addition to its functional uses.
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