A big crowd, great weather and much to see made for a fun and interesting day of new discoveries at the Country’s largest RV Show in Tampa Florida!
A Visit to the 2015 Florida RV Super Show
Month: January 2015
SNOWBIRD RV TRAILS – Looking back at 2014 On the Road
2014 SPRING SNOWBIRD RV ROUTE NORTH
Florida to Upstate New York with stopovers in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania and New York.
This trip North was completed in 21 days, through 7 States, 10 campgrounds and 2,399 miles.
We traveled on I-75. I-10, I-95, I-74/75, I-81, I-88 and I-87.
Find our TRIP SUMMARY with photos and costs at
http://www.snowbirdrvtrails.com/purpledot.htm.
Our DAILY BLOG ENTRIES begin at
https://snowbirdrvtrails.wordpress.com/2014/05/
Some of our Favorite Highlights of this trip:
Stephen Foster Folk Cultural Center and the Suwanee River, Jekyll Island, Myrtle Beach and Murrells Inlet, Huntington Beach State Park, Santee State Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Shenandoah National Forest, Andy’s Mayberry (Mt Airy, NC) and some great dining finds (as usual) along the way.
2014 FALL SNOWBIRD RV ROUTE SOUTH
Upstate New York to Florida the long way with stopovers in NY, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Florida
This Snowbird trip South was completed in 30 days, through 10 States, 13 campgrounds and over 3,500 miles.
The route takes us on I-87, I-88, I-86, I-90, I-71, I-74, I-70, I-55, I-10 and I-75.
We’ve posted a SUMMARY with photos, facts, figures, and costs on our website page at http://www.snowbirdrvtrails.com/fall2014snowbirdtripsouth.htm with links to DAILY BLOG entries as well.
Our Favorite Highlights of this trip:
Lake Erie in Conneaut, Ohio; Bully Hill Vineyards; The Finger Lake; Red Cross Book Sale in Bloomington, Indiana; Cotton Pickin’ in Blytheville, Arkansas; Cape Girardeau’s Mississippi Riverfront; Orleans Bistro in Grenada, Mississippi; Lambert’s Cafe “Home of the Throwed Rolls” (X2!); Mexico Beach, and the Florida Panhandle.
SOME 2014 DAY TRIPS OFF THE SNOWBIRD RV TRAILS:
SHOW PALACE DINNER THEATER
16128 U.S. 19, Hudson, FL 34667
https://snowbirdrvtrails.wordpress.com/2014/03/21/day-trip-to-the-show-palace-dinner-theatre/
TARPON SPRINGS FLORIDA
“Sponge Capitol of the World”
https://snowbirdrvtrails.wordpress.com/2014/03/12/snowbird-rv-trails-visits-tarpon-springs-florida/
RIDING THE ADIRONDACK RAILWAY
http://wp.me/p3dldB-bd
PLANT CITY, FLORIDA
“Strawberry Growing Capitol of Florida”
https://snowbirdrvtrails.wordpress.com/2014/04/18/day-trip-to-plant-city-florida/
A LIBRARY BOOK SALE IN RURAL VERMONT
http://wp.me/p3dldB-aX
HEAR THE THUNDER! – AMERICADE 2014 – LAKE GEORGE, NY
https://snowbirdrvtrails.wordpress.com/2014/06/08/the-sound-of-thunder/
THE ANNUAL PRIORY OF ST. BENEDICT GARAGE SALE
http://wp.me/p3dldB-bG
NORMAN ROCKWELL’S VERMONT
http://wp.me/p3dldB-bx
A VISIT TO A GOOD OLD COUNTRY AUCTION
http://wp.me/p3dldB-ca
ABOARD THE LUNCH CRUISE ON BEAUTIFUL LAKE GEORGE
http://wp.me/p3dldB-cT
NEW TRIP & TRAIL PHOTOS ON OUR PINTEREST PAGE
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MISCELLANEOUS POSTINGS & UPDATES
Those time Saving TV cable quick-connectors for your RV?
https://snowbirdrvtrails.wordpress.com/2014/02/24/making-life-on-the-road-a-little-easier-department/
Camp Hosting Jobs in U.S. State Parks (and 17 other free places to find Workamping jobs):
http://www.snowbirdrvtrails.com/workkampingb.htm
How to buy your Hunting & Fishing Licenses Online by State and many other Information Sources
http://www.snowbirdrvtrails.com/research.htm
Dining Out on the Snowbird RV Trails –
Updated with our Spring & Summer Discoveries
http://www.snowbirdrvtrails.com/diningreviews.htm
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FOR THE REST OF THE STORY –
VISIT OUR SNOWBIRD RV TRAILS DEPARTMENTS:
RV ROUTES – Some of our North and South route maps, with photos, campgrounds & reviews
http://www.snowbirdrvtrails.com/rvroutes.htm
PLANNING YOUR NEXT RV TRIP – Tips, tricks and sources to find the answers
http://www.snowbirdrvtrails.com/research.htm
CAMPGROUNDS – We’ve visited by State, City, and Attractions
http://www.snowbirdrvtrails.com/travelcharts.htm
WORKAMPING – What it’s all about & the FREE places to find the jobs
http://www.snowbirdrvtrails.com/workamping.htm
FRATERNAL – Organizations with camping spaces for their members
http://www.snowbirdrvtrails.com/fraternal.htm
OPEN 4 SEASONS – Campgrounds open all year in the Northeast
http://www.snowbirdrvtrails.com/offseason.htm
SNOWBIRD EMAILBAG – Comments, questions, and answers from visitors
http://www.snowbirdrvtrails.com/emailbag.htm
NEWEST BLOG – But what are we up to now?
https://snowbirdrvtrails.wordpress.com/
We wish you and your family all the best in 2015.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Jack, Niki and The Kids
The FLORIDA RV SUPER SHOW Jan 15 – 19, 2015
It’s the Big RV Show you don’t want to miss!
January 15 – 19, 2015
Hours: Wednesday – Saturday:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Florida State Fairgrounds
4800 US Highway 301 North
Tampa, FL 33610
Admission: Adults – $10.00 (2-day pass)
Children under 16 are FREE
Discount: Senior Citizen’s Day
Wednesday Only – $1.00 off
Pets: Mild-tempered dogs are welcome on a leash
Wheelchairs: Rentals will be available at entrance gates
Camping: Super Rally Pre-Registration is CLOSED! Only on-site registration available.
Dry Camping $20 per night (Charged by Fairgrounds)
Available in general parking lot nightly
Official Show Program & Directory at
We’ll see you there!
