Month: January 2012

(Jan. 6, 2012) -- The Winnipeg Free Press reports that scammers are targeting the close-knit community of Sicamous, grieving the deaths of two kids and their father in a New Year's Day fire, police say.

(Jan. 6, 2012) -- On Wednesday night, a fire destroyed a mobile home at the Indian Acres of Chesapeake Bay Campground. Owner Myron A. Smith was inside the home when the fire began, but was able to escape without injury, reports Cecil Whig.

(Jan. 6, 2012) -- Thousands of tourists are attracted to desert camping in Southern California during the spring and fall, when temperatures can hit the triple digits. But travelers can find great beauty in desert camping during the winter, even as temperatures drop down to freezing at night, reports the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

(Jan. 6, 2012) -- Firefighters from the National Park Service, Camden County Fire and Rescue and the Georgia Forestry Commission worked with hand tools yesterday to control a fire that has burned 55 acres on Cumberland Island National Seashore, reports the Florida Times-Union.

(Jan. 6, 2012) -- Out & About Live reports that the National Motorhome Show is coming to the East of England Showground in Peterborough April 27-29. The event will feature some top entertainment and thousands of accessory deals for caravanners.

(Jan. 6, 2012) -- “This is a spectacular addition to what’s already one of our most beautiful state parks,” said DNR commissioner Tom Landwehr. “It preserves high-quality habitat and protects a unique landscape that will provide public opportunities to hike, fish or just enjoy some of southeast Minnesota’s breathtaking scenery.”

(Jan. 6, 2012) -- Pleasanton Weekly reports that the 24th Annual Manufacturers RV and Sports Show opens today at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, and runs through Jan. 16.

(Jan. 6, 2012) -- From Dec. 29, 2011 to Jan. 2, 2012, seven British Columbians lost their lives in five separate fires. Three of those fires and five of the deaths occurred in mobile homes or travel trailers being used as living accommodation.

(Jan. 6, 2012) -- Due to the Texans hosting the Bengals at Reliant Stadium (adjacent to Reliant Center) in the first round of the NFL playoff games, the Houston Boat Show will suspend operations tomorrow and will reopen this Sunday, Jan. 8, with Super Sunday specials, including $5 parking.

(Jan. 6, 2012) -- Crittermap Software announced yesterday that their Android GPS App, BackCountry Navigator, has been used by over 300,000 outdoor enthusiasts. BackCountry Navigator is currently ranked near the top of all paid apps in the Travel and Local category of the Android Market.