Month: November 2011

(Nov. 16, 2011) -- Originally conceived as a snowbird RV resort with healing natural hot springs, the Fountain of Youth Spa offers an increasing array of health and wellness services, including onsite hair and nail salons, massage therapists, as well as therapeutic exercise classes, including water aerobics, tai chi, yoga and Zumba.

(Nov. 16, 2011) -- The Cummins Technical Center in North Charleston, S.C., will be capable of running a variety of engines and test a wide range of fuels. Plans call for hiring 31 new engineers, mechanical technicians and electrical technicians immediately with more potential hires in the future.

(Nov. 16, 2011) -- Miranda Pine Road (11N03) from Sierra Madre Road (32S13) to Pine Canyon Road (11N04) will reopen to vehicle traffic, as will the Buckhorn OHV Trail (11N06) and Brookshire Road (11N04). The Horseshoe Springs and Brookshire campgrounds will now be accessible to vehicles.

(Nov. 16, 2011) -- The Mexico Ledger reports that users of the Lakeview Park Campgrounds in Mexico could see a slight increase in camping fees.

(Nov. 15, 2011) -- Made of heavy-duty, transportation-grade rubber, the one-piece clamp comes in two models to handle many tasks. The standard Quick Fist holds up to 22 pounds, and the Super Quick Fist secures up to 50 pounds. Better than hooks or plastic clamps, Quick Fist cinches tightly and will stretch rather than break.

(Nov. 16, 2011) -- Vulcan County Council decided during its Nov. 2 meeting that during the 2012 camping season, the county will send out a request for proposals to run the Twin Valley campground, reports the Vulcan Advocate.

(Nov. 16, 2011) -- “RV|ID lets us know where each of our rental RVs is and helps us detect theft or improper use and locate the RV in an emergency, all in real-time” said Hodge. “Deploying RV|ID is in furtherance of our ongoing corporate strategy of leveraging the latest technology to improve our business and the RV guest holiday experience.”

(Nov. 16, 2011) -- A guest contributor to Anglotopia.net writes that winter does not mean hiding away the caravan until the weather warms up. You can still enjoy breaks in your motorhome, but you need to be fully prepared in case you encounter any adverse weather.

(Nov. 16, 2011) -- This week's recipe is for meatballs in mushroom gravy. Lori Stewart of Columbus, Ohio, submitted this recipe. She and her husband travel in a 37-foot Bounder motorhome. She also moderates an RV website, iRV2.com.

(Nov. 16, 2011) -- Caribbean Media Vision reports that even those who like camping don't always consider roughing it in a tent the most relaxing vacation, which is where a camper comes in. But buyers don't have to invest money in a large motorhome; owning a smaller campervan may be the perfect solution.