Month: February 2012

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- The Morrisburg Leader reports the St. Lawrence Parks Commission in Ontario has announced its plans to move forward with changes to improve its offerings to visitors and at the same time its fiscal sustainability.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- This week's recipe is for easy doughnuts. It was submitted by Jim from Watertown, Wisc. He owns a Class A motorhome and has been RVing for 25 years.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- The 22nd annual Dallas RV SuperSale at Dallas Market Hall runs from Feb. 23 through 26.  Hundreds of RVs from 15 local dealers will fill more than 350,000 square feet of exhibit space making the 2012 Dallas RV SuperSale the largest show in Texas as well as the entire Southwest, promoters announced today.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- WJFW-TV reports that talk of a campground in Tomahawk's Bradley Park began in the last few years, but now it has some residents in an uproar.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- The DoubleBack literally brings a new dimension to the campervan, by adding nearly 2 meters to the rear. A pod extends electronically, deploying two legs that self-level on uneven terrain.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- State Parks Executive Director Ruth Coleman confirmed that Nevada County's South Yuba River State Park will remain open, after county leaders and residents rallied in opposition to the park's closure, reports The Union of Grass Valley.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- Vandals often use spray paint, rocks, keys or even baseball bats, writes Patch.com, but West Deptford police say a person or persons vandalized a motorhome by either throwing or spraying the side of the vehicle with what appears to be liquid soap.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- This growth rate represented the ninth consecutive quarter of positive year-over-year growth and fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth rates. For the entire 2011 year, U.S. retail e-commerce spending reached a record $161.5 billion, marking a 13 percent increase from 2010.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- Three lucky winners will be selected and will receive an extensive package to include: a Fenwick HMG 6-foot, 6-inch medium action spinning rod, a Pflueger Supreme XT spinning reel, a Berkley Trilene XL Armor Coated fishing line 8-pound test, and a Shakespeare Ugly Stik Ladyfish spinning combo, in addition to a generous supply of Berkley fishing bait.

(Feb. 9, 2012) -- The Register-Guard reports that Lane County’s economy lost almost 17,000 jobs over the past five years, half of which were in manufacturing. Economists predict some industries, such as the county's luxury RV manufacturing, probably won't ever regain their former strength.