(Nov. 18, 2011) -- Mike Brown and his son, Preston Brown, are fighting Cleveland County in a land dispute involving several acres along the Gateway Trail’s current location in Kings Mountain. On Nov. 7, Mike was served with a criminal summons, three days after he allegedly cut down county-owned trees valued at more than $200, reports the Shelby Star.
Month: November 2011
CrossRoads RV to introduce front cap slide in Louisville
(Nov. 18, 2011) -- "We have packed the Sunset Trail fifth wheel with many new innovative features," said Boggs. "The models length start at 25 feet and up, have full depth slideouts and weigh around 7,500 pounds true weight. These lightweight fifth wheel units are equipped with many standard features and industry firsts."
New Zealand’s best little-known camping spots
(Nov. 18, 2011) -- The New Zealand Herald reports that a lot of campgrounds may have closed, but New Zealand is still full of little-known, wonderful places to go camping. Readers have sent in hundreds of suggestions, some fairly well-known and many off the beaten track.
Frozen pipes plague FEMA trailers in North Dakota
(Nov. 18, 2011) -- "We've been complaining about this since we moved in of when they're going to insulate," Marilyn Bohan told KXBM-TV. "They've had inspectors, they've had interviewers, they've had all kinds of people here saying yes that's going to get done. Now, it's the 16th of November and it's not done yet."
Small businesses must display new labor poster
(Nov. 18, 2011) -- Starting Jan. 31, most private sector employers will be required to place the poster on their break room walls. Employers who fail to post the notice risk being charged with an unfair labor practice by violating employees' right to engage in collective or organizing activity.
Maximize airflow with new MaxxAir vent fan
(Nov. 18, 2011) -- The MaxxFan Standard series has several exclusive features like its twin-arm, lid-lifting design that prevents lid flutter in high winds or when driving. Both models feature a flush-mounted keypad fan control located on the fan at the ceiling.
Stray dog turns into beloved companion for Arizona campers
(Nov. 18, 2011) -- Gloria Willis writes for The Coloradoan that she, along with her husband Bob, were camping in their VW Westfalia camper at Spider Rock Campground at Canyon de Chelly National Monument many years ago, a trip that ended up changing their lives.
Caravanning, camping as popular as ever in Australia
(Nov. 18, 2011) -- A 2011 Consumer Report has revealed that seven million Australians have visited a caravan holiday park in the last two years and that 9.3 million are intending to holiday in the Caravanning & Holiday Parks Industry in the next two years.
Free $25 camping gift card with N.Y. state park season pass purchase
(Nov. 18, 2011) -- As a special one-time offer, anyone who purchases the $65 Empire Passport online at www.nysparks.com on 'Cyber Monday,' from midnight Nov. 28 to midnight Nov. 29, will receive a free camping gift card worth $25.
Forest River gets sole distribution rights of 360 Siphon for its dealers
(Nov. 14, 2011) -- "The patented product is 100 percent effective in preventing noxious gasses and odors from entering the RV living space, thus providing a healthier and odor free RV living environment," said Cravens. "It is easily retrofitted to any existing RV and requires only a screwdriver to install."