Month: March 2012

(March 30, 2012) -- Now that spring has arrived, travelers are escaping to the mountains and valleys for fishing and camping. The Payson Roundup highlights several areas, from the rather large set of choices around Arizona, that are good for both.

(March 29, 2012) -- The Exit 10 Show will feature a variety of outdoor fun for everyone, including RVs, boats, trucks, golf carts, ATVs and other items for adventurers of all ages. There will also be food, entertainment, giveaways, seminars, fishing demos and 20-plus vendors.

(March 29, 2012) -- Travelers can utilize the MobileRVing mobile app to view detailed park information and amenities, view the parks guest guide to help pick out a spot. They can also view the mobile guide to locate nearby participating businesses such and local restaurants and attractions, bookmark your favorite campsites, and access "direct connect" contact information to make your reservation by contacting the park at the touch of a button.

(March 29, 2012) -- A proposal to expand Bentley's Campground in Arundel to accommodate 15 RV sites was brought before the Planning Board on March 22, reports Seacoastonline.com.

(March 29, 2012) -- On March 22, power cables were reported missing from campers at the Duck Neck Campground east of Chestertown in northern Queen Anne's County, reports The Star Democrat.

(March 29, 2012) -- "The recent volatility of gas prices remains a concern among consumers that may affect the sales and use of RVs and boats, which could in turn affect our revenues and earnings. However, we see reasons for cautious optimism in the broader economy as recent trends in employment are starting to translate into improved consumer sentiment and an uptick in spending."

(March 29, 2012) -- After 42 years with the National Park Service, Mammoth Cave National Park Superintendent Patrick Reed has announced that he will retire on June 30. He has spent the last six years at Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, reports The Republic.

(March 29, 2012) -- Oregon State Police say more than a dozen vehicles were forced onto the shoulder of U.S. Highway 97 to avoid a motorhome that an 83-year-old Yuma, Ariz., man was driving in the wrong direction, reports the Associated Press.

(March 29, 2012) -- For Mike Molino, who served as president of RVDA since 1996, tomorrow is his last day heading the organization. He'll be replaced Monday by Phil Ingrassia, who is currently the association's vice president of communications. "I'm really excited," Molino told RV Daily Report this week. "It's time for me to do something else, although I have tremendously enjoyed serving our members."

(March 29, 2012) -- The White Mountain Independent reports that K-Bar RV Resort in Show Low is one of 12 businesses that will be honored today during the 2012 Success Awards and Legislative Lunch at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix.