Month: March 2012

(March 2, 2012) -- "The slowing in fourth-quarter 2011 GDP growth relative to the third quarter is disappointing; however, the monthly detail indicated that most of the slowing resulted from a drop in activity in November that was more than reversed in December," said Ferley. "This augurs well for growth in the first quarter of 2012 to bounce back to our current projection of a 2.5 percent annualized gain.

(March 2, 2012) -- The Bellingham Herald reports that if you're an angler in Idaho, there's no shortage of big water, and the state's great fishing destinations offer conveniences like boat ramps, marinas, lodges, campgrounds and more. The Bellingham Herald lists 13 of Idaho's well-known big lakes for fishing.

(March 2, 2012) -- “I would much rather give up a week of vacation than risk losing these awesome natural treasures,” states Student Conservation Association member Timarko Mitchell, a senior from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

(March 2, 2012) -- The District Council of Franklin Harbour caused outrage when they moved the Cowell Motor Home Park from the town oval to Wellington Road. But there are no plans to relocate it from that spot at this time, reports the Eyre Peninsula Tribune.

(March 2, 2012) -- The Pioneer Press reports that Minnesota's brand-new campground reservation system went live at 8 a.m. yesterday, and promptly crashed. As of now, the system remains down, and visitors are redirected to a state Department of Natural Resources FAQ page.

(March 2, 2012) -- On Thursday, the San Benito utility board proposed that the city end its $10 monthly base water fee for unoccupied RV park sites and RVs, and instead, board members said they would propose a water fee for individual mobile homes and permanently tied down RVs, reports the Brownsville Herald.

(March 2, 2012) -- A recent property revaluation has reduced Griswold's tax base by 15 percent, from $826 million to $700 million. But the revaluation moved Pachaug Marina and Campground Association to No. 1 from No. 8 on the town's Top 10 Taxpayers list, reports the Norwich Bulletin.

(March 2, 2012) -- A single-engine Cessna 182 was landed yesterday afternoon on Pinto Basin Road inside Joshua Tree National Park. The pilot said low fuel caused by strong head winds required him to make an emergency landing in the park. Neither the pilot nor a female passenger were injured.

(March 2, 2012) -- Jim Kring, show manager at the 42nd annual Central New York RV and Camping Show, being held at the state fairgrounds in Syracuse, said seven local dealers are putting more than 600 units on display during this weekend's event, reports Syracuse.com.

(March 2, 2012) -- Organizers of the 26th edition of the Nor-Cal Boat, Sport & RV Show in Anderson sense the economy is turning, and are optimistic as they prepare for this year's event, reports the Record-Searchlight.