Full Time RV Living and Travel - Fall Foliage Tours

As many of us full time RV'ers begin thinking of our fall and winter plans, taking a fall foliage tour is often on our list. . .but normally when I think of taking a fall foliage tour, I think of the East Coast, and the New England States. . .not often have I ever considered the Pacific Coast as a destination for a fall color tour until I read this article at Better RVing. . .check it out.

The 2011 Foliage Tour

In addition you might enjoy perusing these links as you make your tour plans. . .have a great trip. . .and be sure to join us on FACEBOOK, and let us know how it was.

Autumn Delights in Mendocino County | The Culinary Scoop

Fall in Northern California's Mendocino County brings warm days, crisp nights, turning leaves, crush season and some of the most exciting food and wine festivals and events of the year – all in the relaxing atmosphere that prevails after peak season is over and the County settles back into a more mellow groove. ... Savor these lush and elegant wines while you meet and mingle with the winemakers at our seaside setting overlooking the spectacular Pacific Coast. ...

Publish Date: 08/23/2011 10:35

http://www.theculinaryscoop.com/2011/08/autumn-delights-in-mendocino-county/

Autumn Scenery in CA and NV | Tricom Management, Inc.

People mainly associate “changing of the leaves” or fall foliage to colder climate areas like the New England area or Canada. However, portions of Southwestern states like Nevada and California boast quite an abundance of ...

Publish Date: 08/15/2011 10:55

http://www.tricommanagement.com/1172/autumn-scenery-in-ca-and-nv/

California Travel Insider: Fall Foliage Abounds in California ...

The Colors of Fall in California State Parks (Columbia State Historic Park) Many state parks in Northern and Southern California have fantastic displays of fall colors. Cooler weather, fewer visitors, and the changing ...

Publish Date: 03/03/2011 3:00

http://californiainsider.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/10/fall-foliage-abounds-in-california-state-parks-1.html

Is it Time for New England Fall Foliage Yet?

With the Fall Foliage Surf & Turf package you'll see foliage by land and by sea! This is not your ordinary fall foliage tour! To expand your fall foliage viewing even more, you can also do as one of our guests did, and drive ...

Publish Date: 08/02/2011 9:50

http://blog.brewsterhouse.com/2011/08/is-it-time-for-new-england-fall-foliage.html

5 Top Ways to Enjoy Fall Foliage | Blog of the Bernerhof Inn, Glen NH

Offering not only spectacular foliage but a wide variety of ways to enjoy the harvest hues of Mother Nature's artistry, there's plenty of great ways to enjoy Mt. Washington Valley's fall foliage throughout this autumn. Here are some conventional and a few ... Book your seat on the Cog Railway and take this famous train ride to the top of Mt. Washington or enjoy fabulous scenic tours to Conway, Bartlett and Crawford Notch on the Conway Scenic Railroad. ...

Publish Date: 08/18/2011 16:45

http://www.bernerhofinn.com/blog/5-top-ways-to-enjoy-fall-foliage/

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Full Time RV Travel: Photo of the Day: Colonial Williamsburg VA

Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia was a great experience. . .

I highly recommend it for every American!  They definitely figured out how to maintain and showcase their historical treasures. . .completely amazing, from the feel of stepping back in time,

to the wonderful street performances. . .worth every penny!

Admission : The official site of Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg tickets grant access to all Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area sites (including 35 exhibition sites, 16 trade shops, and more than 100 gardens)and museums, use of Historic Area shuttle buses, and regular programs. ...
Publish Date: 05/08/2011 2:00
http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/visit//planyourvisit/ticketplans/


Colonial Williamsburg - Kids - Games & Activities
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Visit · www.colonialwilliamsburg.com. Plan your visit to Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. Special Events, Lodging, Dining, and more. Learn. www.history.org. Find history, education, museums, kid's ...
Publish Date: 01/22/2007 9:30
http://www.history.org/kids/games/


Living In Williamsburg, Virginia: Grand Illumination, Colonial ...
Welcome to a daily peek at our beautiful Williamsburg, Virginia which includes the "Historic Triangle" consisting of Colonial Williamsburg -the world's largest living history museum- Yorktown and Jamestown. ...
Publish Date: 12/05/2011 1:42
http://livinginwilliamsburgvirginia.blogspot.com/2011/12/grand-illumination-colonial.html

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Full Time RV Living and Travel–The Colonial Williamsburg Experience–WeHighly Recommend It

If your travels take you anywhere near Williamsburg VA,

do not miss the Colonial Williamsburg – Historic Jamestowne experience.

Rather than include a history lesson in my story,

I’ll just include the links to the websites

I found interesting during my research.

There are three ways to go about seeing the area:

#1 – purchase tickets at the Visitor Center which will allow you

to visit all of the historical buildings and ride the shuttles from one place to the other

Colonial Williamsburg Street Performer

#2 – park in the visitor center parking lot, hike over to the Historic Area (it’s quite a ways)

but you can enjoy almost everything for free. . .there will be a few buildings you will not be able to go into. . .

but overall you will get a feel for the history of the place. . .

and all the street scenes are available to everyone. . .

you will be handed a schedule of events by a costumed performer.

         Street Scene

#3 – drive over to the Historic Area and park in one of the 2 hour lots for a fee. 

This will get you a lot closer to the action, but you will need to limit your visit to two hours,

or go and move your vehicle to a different location.

 Benedict Arnold

We chose to purchase tickets that were good for three days in Colonial Williamsburg,

and we still do not think we saw everything, but what we did see was magnificent. . .

and an added bonus, once you pass through the shopping area at the end of Gloucester Street. . .

you can walk over to the William and Mary College Campus.

We drove over to Historic Jamestowne and the Jamestown Settlement,

rather than purchasing the combo pass to all three. 

If you have a National Park Pass, then the entrance fee at Historic Jamestowne is waived. 

There is a nominal entrance fee to the Jamestown Settlement. 

You could easily spend and entire day, or longer touring these two.

If you can only choose one of the two, I would probably say the Jamestown Settlement,

although only a replication, offered a more complete picture of life in the colony. . .

Replicas of the three ships are available for a tour

Due to my extreme claustrophobia, I only lasted a few minutes below deck. . .

I can’t imagine living like that for four and a half months.

My RV is palatial in comparison!

Historic Jamestowne is located on the actual site of the landing and the fort. . .

but is currently in the midst of an archeological dig. . .

and while intensely interesting. . .required a lot of imagination.

We were thrilled to find the remnants of the church

still standing within the area of the stockade. . .

if you checked out the map of the dig,

you can see the church’s location within the fortress.  

Pocahontas  StatueStatue 

If you saw the Disney Story of Pocahontas,  it was based loosely on the Historic Jamestowne  Saga. . .

although, according to the Powhatan Tribe, great liberties were taken in the telling.

and of course. . .the Jamestown Ferry

Unfortunately, we did not make it to the Yorktown Victory Center. . .

I hope you’ve enjoyed my little story of our week touring the

Williamsburg/Newport News area of Virginia. . .

and that you will be intrigued enough to check it out.

Be sure to let us know what you think. . .safe travels!

TOUR COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG - INTERACTIVE MAP

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In the Direction of Our Dreams - Colonial Williamsburg - The Governor's Palace

In the Direction of Our Dreams - Colonial Williamsburg - The Maze

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Full Time RV Living–Being prepared for the unexpected

Three things have happened this week that have served as reminders to update my files.

First, a few hours after we left an RV Park in Louisa, VA. . .a couple we had met there sent an email to say that the fifth wheel at the end of our row had caught fire. . .and that by the time the fire department was through, she was sure their rig was a total loss. . .they were home and everyone got out safely, but still. . .their lives are going to be a mess for a while. . .especially if they were full timers.

So I’m thinking, how far are they from home?   Do they have their paperwork in order, or has it all been destroyed in the fire?  Did they not have a fire extinguisher on board, or did the fire just spread so rapidly, all they could do was get themselves out of the rig? 

When you hear of things like this, it reminds you again, how the events that happen in a moments time can change lives.

and then, the writers of two different RV Blogs that I read everyday wrote about losing friends. . .

One to cancer. . .and another to a freak accident while whitewater rafting.  The husband stated how thankful he was that his wife had taken the time to get things in order before she was so tragically taken from him.

Reading these things prompted me to follow through on the promise I have been making to myself for weeks to make sure our files are in order.

The first thing you need, in my opinion, is a fire proof/ water proof safe. . .especially if you live in your RV fulltime, and have all of your files with you. 

In this safe you should keep:

Birth Certificates

Passports

Life Insurance Information

Vehicle Titles

A backup copy of all the files on your computer. . .(I still need to do this one.)

and your WILL, your living will, and your medical directives. . .with instructions for your executor. . .

If you don’t have a will. . .at least do handwritten instructions and have them notarized.  Unless your estate is very, very complicated. . .this should suffice in a pinch. . .however, you should have a will drawn up just to save unnecessary grief.

Sorry to be so morbid today, but all of this has been on my mind. . .so I decided I would share my thoughts.  I started putting together a packet with instructions in case of some incident when we would go on a cruise. 

My brother in law is listed as the executor of our estate (such as it is). . .and I would always tell him. . .our “death packet” is in this drawer or wherever it happened to be.  We always had a chuckle over it. . .but really, if something happens to you when you are RV’ing far from home, it would be good for someone to know your wishes.

I’m sure I’ve forgotten things that are important to others. . .if you have any thoughts please share them by leaving a comment. . .it may be helpful to someone else. . .

Safe travels,

Janice

P.S. A friend sent me this article which I very highly recommend that you read.

Organize your family's essential information in case of an emergency

My mom had a minor stroke last week and was unable to speak. (She's fine now, thank God.) But when it happened, we had no idea where her "stuff" was - her insurance info, her bank accounts, even the location of the keys ...

Publish Date: 06/04/2007 14:00

http://lifehacker.com/264969/organize-your-familys-essential-information-in-case-of-an-emergency

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