Month: February 2012

(Feb. 16, 2012) -- Applications for the Virginia State Parks AmeriCorps Interpretive Project are now being accepted by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Applications are accepted through March 31, 2012. Applicants must be at least 17 years old.

(Feb. 16, 2012) -- On Wednesday evening, an RV went up in flames while driving on Matecumbe Key Road in Cape Coral, Fla. Cape Coral Fire Battalion 2 Chief Steve Olson said that if the driver had not pulled over and exited the vehicle, he believes the outcome would have been much worse, reports NBC2 News.

(Feb. 16, 2012) -- Chamberlain, S.D. will foot most of the bill to make American Creek Campground suitable for use this year, reports the Daily Republic.

(Feb. 16, 2012) -- Airstream surprised Valentine's Day visitors at the London Motorhome, Caravan and Camping Show on Tuesday by giving them the first look at the new International 685 and the Series 2 534, reports the Caravan Times.

(Feb. 16, 2012) -- For the year, Tiffin led all other recreation vehicle manufacturers with a 21.1 percent share of the Class A market. That was up from Tiffin’s 17.9 percent share in 2010, said Tim Tiffin, general manager. Tiffin’s Phaeton also ranked as the top-selling diesel pusher for the sixth consecutive year.

(Feb. 16, 2012) -- The Associated Press reports that if a bill, authored by Rep. Richard Morrison, passes in Rhode Island, smoking will not be allowed on public beaches or in parks.

(Feb. 16, 2012) -- Mitch Strode of Fiatt was appointed as the new Fulton County camping and recreation superintendent during the regular February county board meeting Tuesday, reports the Canton Daily Ledger.

(Feb. 16, 2012) -- ReporterNews.com writes that it's now even easier to travel with your furry family members thanks to a large offering of dog-friendly hotels, restaurants, attractions, events and campgrounds across Texas.

(Feb. 16, 2012) -- Begin planning your camping vacation, trade-up your dream RV, see the latest RVs or learn about the joys of RV travel at the Progressive Insurance 17th Annual Atlantic City RV Show, being held Feb. 17-19 at New Jersey's Atlantic City Convention Center, states the GS Events website.

(Feb. 16, 2012) -- Camping World of St. George, located at 1500 South Hilton Drive in St. George, just off I-15 at Exit 6 will encompass both a Camping World retail store and Camping World RV Sales dealership. It is in the facilities formerly occupied by Painters RV. The grand opening is slated for April.