Month: November 2011

(Nov. 9, 2011) -- Fire investigators say a fire Tuesday at an east Edmonton RV park caused by a propane explosion was set on purpose, reports CBC.ca.

(Nov. 9, 2011) -- Some dealerships see as much as 80 percent of their sales occurring within a four or five month season. Managing the incoming cash and budgeting for 12 months worth of expenses is a delicate balance most of our customers face. So, how can you stretch out your season and keep customers buying into the off-season months? Here are some tips on keeping cash coming in, even after the weather has turned

(Nov. 9, 2011) -- To commemorate Veterans Day, the Little Rock District of the Army Corps of Engineers will join Corps districts nationwide and waive day use fees at its recreation areas Nov. 11 for veterans, active, Reserve and National Guard service members and their families.

(Nov. 9, 2011) -- A Greymouth police officer is seeking information from anyone who witnessed an attack on two tourists overnight at Cobden Campground, reports Newstalk ZB.

(Nov. 9, 2011) -- State lawmakers are considering legislation that would open more state-owned land to horseback riding, but the proposal could end up costing Michigan millions of dollars in federal grant money, reports Michigan Radio.

(Nov. 9, 2011) -- The Daily News Online reports that New York's Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and Department of Environmental Conservation are sponsoring a camping photo contest to highlight the best of the state's great outdoors, and the deadline is approaching.

(Nov. 9, 2011) -- The Trust for Public Land, National Park Service and others met Monday to celebrate Congaree National Park's 35-year history and the park's acquisition of 1,840 acres of Riverstone property, reports The Times and Democrat.

(Nov. 9, 2011) -- “Camping World is proud to partner with Phoenix International Raceway as the official provider of RV and camping accessories, parts, service, sales and rentals. It’s our chance to give back to the racing community, allowing us the privilege of providing the gear and supplies that race fans need when they are at this premier racing venue in their RVs.”

(Nov. 9, 2011) -- Responding to input from its national dealer network, Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC announced today it has upgraded the company’s proprietary Fast Track warranty website to streamline claim entries and better service customers.

(Nov. 9, 2011) -- On Monday, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) joined National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis and several others at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park for a signing ceremony to officially dedicate the site as the United States’ 397th National Park, reports ParamusPost.com.