Month: March 2012

(March 16, 2012) -- "The CPI report is starting to reflect the effect of gasoline prices trending higher in the face of the recent rise in crude oil prices," said Ferley. "This strikes some ominous parallels to a year ago when a spike in gasoline prices contributed to very weak consumer spending growth during the first half of 2011 resulting from the downward hit to disposable income outside of energy purchases.

(March 16, 2012) -- Thanks to a grant from FEMA, the town of Beaver will be better prepared for future storm damage that may impact its RV park and roads, reports the Lovely County Citizen.

(March 16, 2012) -- U-T San Diego reports that an agreement to keep Palomar Mountain State Park open for at least three more years is nearly complete.

(March 16, 2012) -- The Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) government has contracted out the operation of the campgrounds at Green Park and Cabot Beach to private companies, upsetting a community development group, reports CBC.ca.

(March 16, 2012) -- A multi-city, interactive RV tour will travel to five target cities, making stops at area events to help those who deserve a vacation "Get A Little Sand in Their Soul" and to be joined in the nationwide effort to "Boast the Emerald Coast."

(March 16, 2012) -- During a March 6 meeting, several members of the Howell Township Council voted to adopt an ordinance that amends several aspects of the township's residential property maintenance code. Included in the amendment are new requirements for boat and recreational trailer storage, reports Tri-Town News.

(March 16, 2012) -- MyRewards members are eligible for in-store retail and restaurant discounts.  MyRewards for the RV customer will offer discounts on fuel and dumping fees. Customers can find their MyRewards account details on customer receipts, at the in-store kiosk or on the Pilot Flying J website.

(March 16, 2012) -- Patch.com reports that the Tampa Bay Spring RV Show started yesterday, and will run through Sunday at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. The show will feature motorhomes, travel trailers, folding tent campers and fifth wheels.

(March 16, 2012) -- "After speaking at many retail shows and listening to today's consumers, the definition of 'just looking' has changed," Sobel explained. "Clients today have shopped at shows, visited websites and online forums, talked to friends and likely researched dealers in multiple states or provinces before deciding to visit your dealership and say, 'just looking.'"

(March 15, 2012) -- On Saturday, March 31, staff from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and more than one hundred volunteers will spend the day hauling and spreading gravel and rock to repair and reinforce trails in Capitol State Forest. Each year, volunteers from diverse recreation interests get together to help repair trails and get them ready for the May 1 season opening of equestrian use.