Posted in Free Camping, tagged casino camping, Montana, TC on May 12, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
If one is cruising I90, don’t miss the little towns where those hard working, friendly Montana folk live.
Little schoolhouses (I know people who graduated from this one)
And for RVers, there’s free overnighting (with plug ins) at the 50,000 Dollar Casino and Store …
That’s right – totally free!
And inside, well you can offer up a buck and have your coin mounted on the wall with your name and address … and point it out the next time thru.
Their computer system can find any coin …
Posted in Boondocking, Free Camping, tagged California, casino camping, great food on February 29, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Nestled in before the storm
But we have promises to keep … and miles to go before we sleep … so there’s no time to enjoy Southern Oregon this trip … no time to gaze at Mt. Shasta or the lake!
Next stop is the Rolling Hills Casino off of I5. As we were looking for parking, the shuttle driver actually shepherded us over to a great spot between a couple of class A diesels. Free overnighting in the truck/motor home parking lot … and as it’s a full fledged truck stop, there’s all the amenities that truckers need … showers, food to go.
It’s late, so we walked about 100 yards to the casino where they have a great buffet. Today it’s half price (that is, $6.90 on Tues and Thurs for seniors … not high school seniors, by the way). Prime rib, burgundy beef, chicken all kinds, 3 different sauteed fish dishes, great salads and awesome desserts, lotsa tasty casseroles! If it’s your first time here, sign up for “The Shasta Club” card, including $5 free plays. We won enough to pay for the buffet! Friendly staff, and a comfortable sleep. Struck up conversations with a local family that grows asparagus in the area – they come for the buffet.
That day we were a few miles ahead of a snowstorm as we drove south past Mt. Shasta and the lake. After dinner, the palm trees were horizontal as we walked back to the camper. Thank You Lord, as we were sheltered between a couple of behemoths A’s. Next morning the roads were closed going North!
The next morning was a time of great community in the parking lot amongst the truckers and motor homers … talking about the weather, road conditions, and good places to go.
Posted in Boondocking, Free Camping, tagged casino camping, Oregon, TC on February 28, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Time to drive … clients waiting down south. Stayed in Canyonville on I5, at the 7 Feathers Casino. They have a parking area for motor homes and campers … nothing fancy, but well lit and with a little park out the back. It had the feel of a place that is well watched – a safe feeling. There’s a sign says to “check in”, but the main desk said not to bother. Gas is NOT cheap here … do not make this a fuel stop!
View from the parking lot
Took the shuttle up to the casino, checked out the restaurant. The Casino was full, and everyone was active and friendly. Canyonville has a couple of thousand population, and it’s located about 2/3 of the way “down” (that is, south) the state. Several parks are available, and the weather is pretty mild for Southern Oregon. It’s a place worth stopping anytime you’re in the area.
