Month: January 2012

(Jan. 30, 2012) -- An increase in the fees for camping at Assateague Island National Seashore will take effect Feb. 1, 2012.The change will increase the cost of regular sites in the Oceanside and Bayside campgrounds by $5 per night.

(Jan. 27, 2012) -- Thoughts of summer were present last night as The MARVAC Battle Creek Camper & RV Show got under way at the Kellogg Arena. The show features folding campers, motorhomes, travel trailers and plenty of information about campgrounds throughout the state, reports the Battle Creek Enquirer.

(Jan. 27, 2012) -- "Lightweight trailers really help open the demographic of the show because younger families who already have a mid-size SUV, but don't want to move up to a pickup truck, can tow these units," Merkowsky said.

(Jan. 27, 2012) -- A proposal to return some cabin units in the Old Faithful area back to visitor use has been released for public review and comment.

(Jan. 27, 2012) -- Dale Ditmanson, Smokies Superintendent, said, "This study clearly demonstrates the economic benefits that communities located near national parks receive by being collocated with these unique national, historic and cultural sites."

(Jan. 27, 2012) -- Dan Weber, the owner of Jordan Marina on Norfork Lake, is ready to add 40 campsites scheduled for closure by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District to his lease agreement with the Corps, and have them ready for the 2012 season, reports the Baxter Bulletin.

(Jan. 27, 2012) -- Family Motor Coaching’s annual “Towables” guide takes the guesswork out of finding a vehicle that can be towed four wheels down. It offers valuable advice to motorhome owners regarding vehicle selection, making sure it is outfitted with the proper towing equipment, and how to safely tow it.

(Jan. 27, 2011) -- Best Parks in America is now affiliated with Normandy Farms Family Campground in Foxboro, Mass.; Lakewood Camping Resort, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and Twin Fountains RV Park in Oklahoma City, Okla.

(Jan. 27, 2012) -- The Caravan Times reports that it has been announced that Saturday Kitchen star James Martin will be a special guest at The Motorhome, Caravan & Camping Show at ExCeL London in February.

(Jan. 27, 2012) -- According to Exhibition News, Clarion’s Manchester Caravan and Motorhome Show in the United Kingdom reported a 42 percent year-on-year visitor increase at its larger, new home.