Month: February 2012

(Feb. 15, 2012) -- California's outdoor-recreational industries are teaming up to tell Congress to reject the Wilderness and Roadless Area Release Act, which they say is an assault on public lands, reports Public News Service.

(Feb. 15, 2012) -- “The transition of this final household is a huge success for our agency, the state, the city, local nonprofits, and all others who contributed to helping return normalcy to New Orleans and those who live here.”

(Feb. 15, 2012) -- This weekend’s popular show, the 50th annual Springfield RV Camping and Outdoor Show, opens Friday for four days on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield. The show is geared for anyone starting in camping, looking to upgrade, or for anyone who just wants to see what is new on the market, reports MassLive.com.

(Feb. 15, 2012) -- The Salt Lake Tribune writes that hundreds of potential RV buyers, as well as families thinking about planning an outdoor vacation, will gather starting tomorrow for the annual Utah Sportsmen's, Vacation and RV Show at the South Towne Expo Center in Sandy.

(Feb. 15, 2012) -- The 48th annual Milwaukee RV Show is at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center, Thursday, Feb. 23 through Sunday, Feb. 26. This is Wisconsin’s largest RV show with over 90 exhibitors, RV dealers, and campground and resort owners.

(Feb. 15, 2012) -- RVs, boats, ATVs and more will be displayed at the Jamestown Civic Center this weekend for the annual Sport and Recreation Show, reports the Jamestown Sun.

(Feb. 15, 2012) -- “We are very excited to have Dave join our company as the new director of marketing. He has a wealth of experience and a tremendous amount of energy. His talents are sure to make this newly created director-level position a success,” said Baer.

(Feb. 15, 2012) -- The Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) and the host associations of the BC Hospitality Industry Conference are pleased to announce that they will be merging their two independent conferences into one "super" event. From Nov. 4 to 6, professionals from all regions of our province will meet in Vancouver.

(Feb. 15, 2012) -- "Indeed, the level of January’s industrial production is already an annualized 2.7 percent above the average level seen in the fourth quarter of 2011," said Jeffries. "Moreover, the main source of weakness seen during the last few months (utilities output) has reflected unusual seasonal conditions rather than weak underlying demand."

(Feb. 15, 2012) -- Newly designed amenity grids, pin-friendly maps, top-notch photos, and an easy-to-read font, coupled with our award winning content makes the 2012 Camp-California Guide the best ever, said Sipe. New features in the digital version include audio and video content people can download from iTunes onto their iPhones and iPads.