Month: January 2012

(Jan. 17, 2012) -- Dennis "Pop" Ryan lives at and rents RV space to tourists at Mom and Pop RV Park in Farmington. But he also has a reputation among toy railroad collectors for crafting and selling hard-to-get figurines, reports the Farmington Daily Times.

(Jan. 17, 2012) -- The Lower Platte North Natural Resources District, developer of the Lake Wanahoo project, and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission have pounded out an agreement to allow the commission to operate the lake as a state recreation area over the next three years, reports the Lincoln Star Journal.

(Jan. 17, 2012) -- The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) is sponsoring the show, to be held Feb. 8-12. Over 250 new recreation vehicles will be on display, including folding campers, motorhomes, travel trailers, truck campers, toy haulers and fifth wheel travel trailers.

(Jan. 17, 2012) -- The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau announced it has named Toronto-based VoX International to develop and carry out a public relations and promotions strategy to increase Canadian visits, reports The News-Press.

(Jan. 17, 2012) -- Tyne Valley Motorhomes has opened a new service center for motorhomes and caravans in Annfield Plain, County Durham, reports Out & About Live.

(Jan. 17, 2012) -- On Thursday, the Lake County Forest Preserve's Finance and Administrative Committee approved the purchase of two adjacent land parcels totaling 227 acres on Lake Marie, which includes a longtime campground overlooking the bay, reports the Chicago Sun-Times.

(Jan. 17, 2012) -- "The opportunity to be at the forefront of the development of this new travel and tourism sector will give Best Parks in America affiliates and outdoor destinations around the world the opportunity to set a new standard for this kind of recreational activity and vacation experience,” said David Gorin.

(Jan. 17, 2012) -- In 2012, in addition to live sessions at Outdoor Retailer, Outdoor University is offering webinars—as frequently as twice weekly—on topics ranging from retail innovation, research, sustainability, best practices, trade and supply chains, and other issues the outdoor recreation industry faces.

(Jan. 16, 2012) -- The notable difference this year is that consumers are doing more buying. Pent-up demand coupled with consumers' increasing confidence in the economy has translated into brisk sales for dealers. Dealers said consumers are still looking for value but are making much quicker buying decisions than in past years.

(Jan. 16, 2012) -- If you’re thinking about coming down to Texas this winter, come on down! At least 28 Texas campgrounds, RV parks and resorts still have room for winter visitors. Some even have park model cabins available.