part of your North Carolina vacations at Carowinds will not only have you relaxed you did but your family will know you are the best thing ever!
If you have children under five years of age don\’t worry there is nothing for them to do, there is the Amusement center where the kids can enjoy a train ride with Dora the Explorer\’s Azul or fly, dive and twirl with Danny-Phantom. Hugs are the part of the experience for the little children with the full-size Nickelodeon stars throughout the theme park.
With kids from six – twelve you can keep them excited with either seeing some of the live events that occur throughout the theme park all day or visit Nickelodeon-Central where there are more than twenty attractions for their age group. They can even ride Scooby Doo\’s Haunted-Mansion! They will love to free fall into twenty acres of thrills in the amusement park. There are many rides that they will love – including one that takes you three hundred and twenty feet above the park! There is the “Wild mouse” roller coaster that will show your kids a real thrill or the Scream-Weaver – Gondolas which twirl in a horizontal angle and shoots into the vertical angle, skyrocketing riders into upside-down orbit. Including all these and many more choices for the children they will be entertained from the moment you enter in until you ultimately get them to depart at the close of the day!
For teenagers between twelve – 18 the thrill never ends. They will ride the Nighthawk, the flying rollar-coaster and tallest one in the park or the Rip Roarin\’ Rapids with the white water raging rafting you can experience in a six person craft (and get really, really soaked). Naturally there are the bumper-cars that are a priority of many children. Now envision them on the Thunder-Road which is a forward and backward roller coaster. You may need to plunge down a forty-five foot waterfall to the pool of water below (another great way to cool off on a scorching day.) There are so many attractions and rides for them that they may demand you to return with them the next day!
As grandparents you may believe that you are supposed to sit back and watch the kids have fun…BZZZZZ! Run out there with them, talk them into riding on the Xtreme-SkyFlyer with you and experience the excitement of skydiving as everyone is lifted 153 feet in the sky and then yank the ripcord for a 50 foot free fall at sixty mph. (you need to be extraordinarily brave for this one and it does have an additional cost.)
If that isn\’t enough for you then visit the Drop-Zone where you will discover a 56 mph 100 ft. free fall. Probably don\’t want to eat just before you do this, could get messy!
The Hurler is the wooden rollar-coaster that achieves fifty mph with stomach-twisting dips and turns.
This is only the beginning of the fun that waits for you and your family in Piedmont on your North Carolina Piedmont tourism!
There is a twenty-five acre campground at Carowinds with approximately two-hundred campsites, and fifeteen cabins for rent for those that want to stay right there. For reservations call 704-587-9116 or 1-800-888-4386 ext. 2116
LOCAL DIRECTIONS
Take I-77 to SC exit #90 at the North Carolina/South Carolina border. The Carowinds Park is just fifeteen minutes south of Uptown Charlotte and fifeteen minutes north of Rock Hill, SC.
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Millions of travelers hit the road every year in RV’s and motor homes. Vacations in an RV traversing the country are popular, affordable and educational. Viewing new places as you drive along the highways stopping in various towns, big and small helps travelers really understand the culture of the United States. Recreational vehicles also become home to many workers who travel from one construction site to another, following the available work. Before you set out on an RV road trip or make your life on the road, make sure you have the proper equipment. An important motor home staple item is an extension cord and set of adapters, for power when you need it.
Don’t roll up after a long day on the road, and be just an inch too short to hook up your RV or motor home. Now you might think you can use just any extension cord, or even several strung together with on the end to solve the problem. That’s a mistake with potentially serious consequences. Using an extension cord not made for RV power is a fire hazard and can damage your RV’s power equipment. This risk is not worth taking, especially when there are specialized extension cords that are designed for the specific power requirements of today’s recreational vehicles and motor homes
For a more in depth look at why a long extension cord needs to be heavy duty you need to understand some fundamentals about electricity. Though wire is highly conductive, it still presents some resistance to electricity flowing through it. And the longer an extension cord, the more resistance produced. That resistance creates heat which in turn can create fire – a hazard for you and your RV.
The solution is to buy the correct equipment. Depending on the application, an RV extension cord can be from 15 to 50 feet long. With the correct extension cord you will always be able to reach power sources and always feel safe.
Extension cords help provide electricity to your RV as well as power to any generators you may use. For long stays on the road you will want to run your microwave for quick meals, a radio for music and sports, fans for cooling down and even television. Also, if you’re traveling in the winter months or in colder locales, an RV extension cord can help power a generator for extra heat.
For people permanently living in recreational vehicles and motor homes, quality extension cords and RV adapters are a basic necessity. Electricity ensures that you can make food, stay warm and light the area around your camp. An RV extension cord rated for all types of weather and made with durability and longevity in mind is a smart option.
When you travel in an RV or motor home, you might stop at a residential area, a campground, or even an in-town parking area. Often there will be a power source to hook up to. Look for a pole or electrical box with an outlet. This is likely the power source for your RV. If you’re staying in a campground, the grounds keepers or camp hosts should have more information on the cost of the electrical hookup, and the type of extension cord and adapter needed.
Depending on where you travel and when you travel, there are certain conditions you should expect. Anticipate different hookup types at different RV campgrounds. You should have an RV specific adapter so you know you can hook in to the campground-provided power source. Specifically, the types of outlets you might encounter are 15A, 30A or 50A outlets. Expect weather to fluctuate between rain and heat. An all-weather RV extension cord should be water resistant, heat resistant and durable.
For maximum convenience consider the extra features offered by premium RV extension cords. Planned or not, many travelers find themselves pulling into a campground or rest stop after dark. Campgrounds are not always well-lit, so a motor home adapter and extension cord with a lighted end is essential for late-night power set up. Extension cords with ends that light up when current is flowing help you know that your equipment is working properly. No need to walk from your RV to your hookup over and over, the lighted end signals a working connection.
Another convenience found on premium RV extension cords is foldaway nylon handles on both male and female connectors. You will find it easier to connect and disconnect your RV extension cord or adapter with far less effort and stress.
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A vacation or lifestyle in an RV or motor home can be rewarding and fun. Make sure you have the correct equipment so you can enjoy the sights. Milspec Direct provides RV extension cords and RV adapters that are all-weather rated, have lighted ends and patented Pro Grip™ handles.
Got an Recreational vehicle, will travel. But while you enjoy your freedom of the road, why not make money with it as well? it is the perfect way to sell your skills, earn a living and still get to see the rest of the country. You make new friends, meet old ones and strike up business deals. Who says you have to be a pencil pusher sitting in a cubicle in a high-rise office building to earn money? There are ways to earn an income while Recreational Vehicle and still feel like you are always in vacation. Here is how:
Go to camp. Some of the best places to find seasonal work are camps. Many of the jobs offered here are temporary positions and just perfect for an Recreational Vehicle like you. Camps that include hotels, restaurants, museums and shops all need Recreational vehicle workers who can man the reception area, cash register and shop area. Recreational Vehicles can also earn income as tour assistants, activity directors and maintenance staff. Simply call or stop buy to inquire about open positions.
Be a traveling salesman. Got a product or skill you can take across the country? Earn an income from it. Even while you are Recreational Vehicle, you can go from place to place and sell your handmade or handcrafted items. Homemade soaps, Recreational vehicle foods and craft items are excellent sources of income while on the road.
Or, you can even get your creative juices going by becoming a traveling writer, performer or magician. You can apply for writing jobs for local papers or perform during town events and special days.
Be a traveling teacher. Got a skill you want to share? Recreational Vehicle is perfect way to earn an income and enjoy traveling. Teach arts and crafts, go on lectures, teach skills. There are plenty of people who need do it yourself skills around the country and they are willing to pay good money for it. Advertise your Recreational Vehicle in advance so people are ready for you when you arrive. Better yet, call someone ahead clubs, associations, community leaders and ask for a contact person you can coordinate with prior to your arrival.
Take care of other people’s properties. House sitting is another way to earn an income with recreational vehicle. You can watch other people houses or take care of their plants and pets while they go on vacations. it is an easy Recreational Vehicle job that does not require a lot of skills.
Life is a beach! Summer always encourages people to leave their homes and go to the beach. If you have the skills and required certification, earn income as a life guard while you are Recreational Vehicle. You only need to work a few hours and enjoy the beach at the same time. it is the perfect opportunity for you as an Recreational Vehicle because you will have a pick of the best beaches to stay in.
Get paid for taking care of national parks and public grounds. We have a lot of national parks and forests that need to be taken care of and the more hands there are, the better. Check out magazines such as ‘Workamper News’ for job listings that need help for resorts, campgrounds, forests and state parks.
Compensation varies depending on the area and even work hours and responsibilities differ. Make sure that you know exactly what you need to do and how much you will be paid before you make an agreement with the campground manager.
Help out your fellow Recreational Vehicle. Only an Recreational Vehicle can fully understand the needs of another Recreational Vehicle, that is why many Recreational vehicle parks prefer to hire people who have experience with Recreational Vehicle to help Recreational vehicle newbies. If you are reliable, have good people skills, common sense and are very responsible, there are plenty of fellow Recreational Vehicles who can make good use of what you can share.