Month: March 2012

(March 15, 2012) -- Robinson State Park is usually open all year round, but a June tornado and then an October snow storm left lots of debris and damage, keeping the park closed since November. After months of cleanup and preparation, the park is reopening on Sunday, reports WGGB.

(March 15, 2012) -- All energy management systems (EMS) and surge protectors manufactured by Progressive Industries are now covered by a lifetime warranty, the company announced today. "This warranty demonstrates Progressive Industries’ commitment to its valued customers, as well as the RV industry, to build and stand behind our electrical and surge protection products," said Fanelli. 

(March 15, 2012) -- Celebrating the theme, "Picture Yourself in a National Park," National Park Week will run from Saturday, April 21 through Sunday, April 29. Throughout the country, visitors can enjoy the beauty and wonder of 84 million acres of the world's most spectacular scenery, historic places and cultural treasures for FREE!

(March 15, 2012) -- The San Jose Mercury News reports that Castle Rock State Park will be removed from the state's closure list. The park will receive a $250,000 donation -- enough to keep it open for another year -- from the Sempervirens Fund, a nonprofit conservation group in Los Altos.

(March 15, 2012) -- The Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Parks and Forestry has decided to permanently close the upper river campground at Bull's Island Recreational Area. A tree health assessment found that the upper campground is susceptible to silt buildup from repeated floods that weakened roots of trees in this area.

(March 15, 2012) -- Come out to the first annual RV Learning Weekend, presented by the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Alberta, and pick up some tips on maintaining an exercise program while RVing and cooking nutritious meals away from home. The event will be held Ol' MacDonald's Resort in Erskine, May 25-27, reports the Edmonton Journal.

(March 15, 2012) -- Revenues for the nine months ending Jan. 31, 2012 are $22.8 million, eight percent higher than the prior period; cash flow from operations of $10.3 million (52 cents per share) is 15 percent higher than the prior period.

(March 15, 2012) -- Steve Paul has been hired as the general manager of its growing Mobile Outfitters aftermarket brand. Lippert Components created the Mobile Outfitters in 2011 to focus solely on the aftermarket, by servicing dealers and distributors, as well as introducing new and innovative products.

(March 15, 2012) -- According to a report that ran on the TMZ website today, Good Sam Enterprises LLC, a season 12 sponsor of NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice” reality show, will not be supporting Donald Trump’s show in the future, reports Examiner.com.

(March 15, 2012) -- The company's employee base has grown to 4,541 employees nationwide. This represents an increase of over 15 percent, or 750 workers since August of 2011. In the last month alone the company grew by 110 employees, with much of the hiring taking place in the Elkhart area.