Month: May 2012

(May 31, 2012) -- "Ultra-Fab Products has become an invaluable and visionary partner for store managers as they pass through this evolution by creating four-color merchandising packaging that not only makes their parts and accessory stores more attractive, but also presents to the consumer a total selling package," said Allred.

(May 31, 2012) -- The 41st Annual Texas Folklife Festival is set for June 8-10 and will showcase more than 40 different ethnic groups and cultures with a three-day celebration of music, food, dance, demonstrations and artisans. RVers and campers traveling to the San Antonio area for the festival can look to Thousand Trails’ Medina Lake RV Resort’s 260-acre preserve for a picturesque environment with resort-style amenities to call home for the festival.

(May 31, 2012) -- The Associated Press reports that in an expanded settlement agreement, around two dozen companies have been called to pay a total of $37.5 million to Gulf Shore residents exposed to dangerous fumes in FEMA trailers.

(May 31, 2012) -- The Kansas State Parks Pocket Ranger app is designed to provide information and technology to guide and enhance the state park experience and to provide added safety and enjoyment for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts at all of Kansas’ 26 state parks.

(May 31, 2012) -- With the click of a button, park goers can change their communities by voting for their favorite park to win the title of "America's Favorite Park." Also at stake is a $100,000 recreation grant made possible by the Coca-Cola Live Positively initiative.

(May 31, 2012) -- Starting with the state of Montana, Just Map It is actively mapping lakes, rivers, popular hiking trails and even motorcycle tours throughout North America to provide custom and popular location maps for outdoor and water enthusiasts.

(May 31, 2012) -- “Working with our partners at the Department of Tourist Development and Designsensory, Tennessee State Parks now has a new digital platform that engages citizens and visitors with a great new online experience,” said Martineau. “That experience is reflective of the exceptional natural, cultural and historical resources available at our 54 state parks.”

(May 31, 2012) -- According to Allstar Coaches, the RV rental industry is poised to have its best year ever, thanks in part to the highest air fares seen in more than three decades. The airline industry's seemingly relentless commitment to create innovative new ways to bilk consumers is finally driving them away.

(May 31, 2012) -- "The downward revision was more than accounted for by a smaller addition to growth from inventories that itself subtracted 0.4 percentage points relative to the advance estimate of overall GDP growth," said Janzen. "Along with a larger drop in government spending and a modest downward revision to consumer spending growth to 2.7 percent from 2.9 percent, this more than offset an upwardly revised 1.9 percent gain in business investment that was notably stronger than the 2.1 percent decline reported in the first estimate."

(May 31, 2012) -- Since April 12, the Jayco Seneca 37RB Class C motorhome has been visiting the nation’s ballparks as a touring studio broadcasting features during the MLB Network’s Game of the Week. The Jayco Seneca was used inside and outside for on-air reports and interviews with players during the On Deck Circle, the network’s signature show featuring major league baseball highlights and analysis.