Amazing Acres RV Park

10/23/2026

Everybody has a different definition of perfect camping weather.

Some want cool mornings and a sweatshirt.

Some want warm afternoons and the windows open.

And some are perfectly happy as long as the A/C doesn't have to run all day.

So where's your sweet spot?

What temperature makes you look outside and think, “Yep. This is camping weather.”?

10/22/2026

Day Trip from Amazing Acres RV Park: Clarksville, Texas

Sometimes the best adventures are found in the small towns that have been around longer than most of us can imagine.

If you enjoy history, old buildings, and exploring places with a story to tell, Clarksville, Texas, is worth adding to your day-trip list!

Clarksville is one of the oldest towns in Northeast Texas, with roots reaching back to the days of the Republic of Texas. It's also the final resting place of William Becknell, the pioneer widely known as the Father of the Santa Fe Trail.

Spend an afternoon wandering around the historic downtown square, admiring beautiful old homes, visiting local museums, and discovering a little of the history that helped shape this part of Texas.

You don't always have to travel far to find something interesting. Sometimes a little backroad exploring is all it takes!

Have you visited Clarksville? We'd love to hear what you discovered while you were there.

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

AROUND EAST TEXAS | OCTOBER 22–28 - WORTH THE DRIVE
We covered what’s happening close to Amazing Acres, but if you don’t mind going a little farther, there are a few really fun events happening in Shreveport this week.
These are the ones we think are worth making a little road trip out of.

🌙 THE MOONLIT BAZAAR 2 — SHREVEPORT
Friday, Oct. 23 | 5 PM–Midnight
📍 8039 Line Ave., Suite 1B, Shreveport, LA
A darker, more unusual Halloween night with live music, a costume contest, custom drinks, and a curated market featuring local makers, artists, and plenty of strange and interesting finds.
Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1611606783269887/

🎩 HAUNTED ILLUSIONS — SHREVEPORT
Saturday, Oct. 24
📍 The Strand Theatre, Shreveport, LA
A Halloween-themed magic and comedy spectacular featuring illusions, audience participation, theatrical effects, and plenty of spooky fun.
Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1567236664975831/

🎃 FALL FAM JAM — SHREVEPORT
Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 5–7 PM
📍 5720 Buncombe Rd., Shreveport, LA
A free community fall festival with trunk-or-treat, music, inflatables, face painting, family photo opportunities, and more.
Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1619426636196491/

If you’re in the mood to make a day or evening of it, these are a few events that may be worth the extra drive from Amazing Acres.
Save this post for later, and as always, check the individual event pages before heading out in case details change.

10/21/2026

AROUND EAST TEXAS | OCTOBER 22–28 - CLOSE TO HOME
Here are a few fun events happening close to home this week — from BBQ and fall festivals to a ghost hunt and Halloween fun.

🍖 BLUES, BOO’S & BBQ — ORE CITY
October 23–24
📍 Ore City Pole Barn Community Center, 408 E. Althea St., Ore City, TX
This 1st annual BBQ cook-off benefits the Ore City Police Department and includes a kids cook on Friday night plus a free kids costume contest. There will be BBQ competition, family fun, and plenty going on throughout the event.
Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1316371423893066/

👻 JEFFERSON TEXAS GHOST HUNT — JEFFERSON
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 10 AM–5 PM
📍 Calavera Mercantile / Historic Downtown Jefferson, TX
This free all-ages ghost hunt sends visitors through downtown Jefferson searching for hidden “Little Ghost Urchins.” It’s a fun and different way to spend the day exploring one of East Texas’ most charming small towns.
Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/933004342702825/

🍂 FALL FEST 2026 — MCLEOD
Sunday, Oct. 25 | 5:30–8:30 PM
📍 19384 FM 125, McLeod, TX
A family-friendly evening with food, hayrides, a baked goods auction, karaoke, and more.
Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1390506622748458/

🛍️ DODDRIDGE MAKER’S MARKET — DODDRIDGE, AR
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 9 AM–3 PM
📍 Doddridge Community Center, Doddridge, AR
A great small-town market featuring handmade and homemade goods, baked treats, fried pies, candles, shirts, wreaths, furniture, ornaments, baby items, and more.
Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1944977739516996/

🎃 SCARE AFFAIR 2026 — MOUNT PLEASANT
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 6–9 PM
📍 Northeast Texas Community College, 2886 FM 1735, Mount Pleasant, TX
Halloween booths, food, games, activities, and family fun. Open to everyone, with tickets just 50 cents each.
Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/957236494126051/

If you're staying with us at Amazing Acres, these are some great options for getting out and enjoying the week without going too far.
Save this post so you can come back to it later, and be sure to check each event page before heading out in case times or details change.

10/20/2026

Those skinny RV gutters don’t need much help getting clogged.

A few leaves and a collection of pine needles can crowd the narrow channels along the roof edge. Check drainage areas and slide toppers regularly, and clear debris before it builds up.

It’s also a good opportunity to inspect sealant around vents, antennas, and other roof openings. Follow your RV manufacturer’s roof-access guidance—don’t assume every roof can be walked on.

Which collects more on your rig: leaves or pine needles?

10/19/2026

The Campground Chair Migration
Nobody officially invites anybody over at a campground.
It usually starts with one person walking over to talk.
Then somebody else shows up.
Then someone says, “Hang on, I’ll grab my chair.”
Twenty minutes later there are six chairs in a circle and nobody remembers whose campsite they’re actually sitting at.
That’s how campground neighborhoods are formed.
What’s the biggest group you’ve accidentally ended up with at one campsite?

10/16/2026

You finally get to the campground.

RV is parked. Slides are out. Everything is hooked up.

Then you realize…

You forgot __________.

Every RVer has at least one story.

What did you forget — and how far did you have to drive to replace it?

10/15/2026

🦒 DAY TRIP FROM AMAZING ACRES
📍 Caldwell Zoo — Tyler, Texas
Looking for a day trip that gets you outside and gives you plenty to see along the way? Pack your walking shoes and head to Caldwell Zoo in Tyler!
Caldwell Zoo is home to more than 3,000 animals representing over 200 species, with areas devoted to Africa, North America and the Amazon. You can see everything from giraffes, elephants and lions to black bears, giant river otters, reptiles and colorful birds. Caldwell Zoo
And this isn't just a walk-past-the-enclosures kind of zoo. Depending on what's available during your visit, there are giraffe feedings, keeper talks, animal encounters and the Wild Bird Walkabout. Caldwell Zoo
🍴 When you're ready for a break, grab lunch at the Chakula Café overlooking the African area, or bring your own lunch and use one of the picnic areas outside the entrance.
🐘 A few tips before you go:
• Wear comfortable shoes — the zoo is mildly hilly.
• Go early and take your time instead of trying to rush through everything.
• Check the day's animal experiences and keeper talks when you arrive.
• Advance tickets are recommended. Caldwell Zoo
🕘 Current hours: 9 AM–5 PM, with last entry at 4 PM.
📍 2203 Martin Luther King Blvd., Tyler, TX 75702
☎️ 903-593-0121 Caldwell Zoo
It’s one of the longer drives in our Day Trip Series, but if you love animals, photography or simply wandering around somewhere new, Caldwell Zoo makes a fun East Texas outing from Amazing Acres.
🐅 Zoo people — what's the ONE animal you have to find before you'll leave a zoo?