Month: May 2012

(May 16, 2012) -- On Friday and Saturday, May 18-19, Washington State Parks is commemorating its 99th year and is celebrating with two “free days,” when a Discover Pass will not be required at designated areas. But on non-exempt days, people must display a valid pass in their vehicle or face a $99 fine, reports the Port Townsend Leader.

(May 16, 2012) -- According to a press release, the new Sika RV program features high-impact graphics displaying an RV schematic that illustrates the correct Sika products to use for the repair application and color codes the appropriate stocked Sika product below. The shelving graphic color coordinates the product with the application and communicates the benefits of each product. The option of using a 3- or 4-foot wide merchandising plan-o-gram facilitates placement in the main aisle or on an end cap.

(May 16, 2012) -- Produced by Texas State Technical College Publishing, the book features a collection of recipes submitted by RVers themselves. This week's recipe is for apple enchiladas. It was submitted by Debbie Stutsman, from Ardmore, Okla., who travels full time in an RV.

(May 16, 2012) -- The park also has a Western-themed chapel that looks like it was built in the late 1800s, complete with wood floors and pews, which is frequently used for Sunday services as well as wedding ceremonies. The park also has a Western-themed rally hall and saloon, which is used for weddings, rallies and other special events with large groups of people. The interior of the rally hall is lined with fake furnished storefronts, which make it appear if you have stepped back into the days of the Old West.

(May 16, 2012) -- Examiner.com reports that the Travel Channel network is set to broadcast a seven-hour homage to RVs on Sunday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Custom built overland expedition vehicles, celebrity vehicles, RV conversions and vintage travel trailers will be among the RVs featured.

(May 16, 2012) -- The Towanda Daily Review reports that Asylum Township supervisors recently placed stricter regulations on long-term living in campers and RVs.

(May 16, 2012) -- Jesse Merriam and Ryan Ahlstrom eyed a treed lot away from the family crowds and with space for 12 for the May long weekend, but they ended up paying for an extra space away from their desired lot. That was in March, and the Calgary Herald reports that time's now nearly up to book a spot.

(May 16, 2012) -- With a record number of Australians holidaying overseas, the strong Australian dollar keeping international visitors away, and the rising site and rental fees, Australian caravan parks and campgrounds have been forced to reinvent themselves to combat those big challenges, reports The Australian.

(May 16, 2012) -- TriMas Corporation announced yesterday that the Company gave notice to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, governing the Company's 9.75 percent Senior Secured Notes due 2017, of its intention to redeem a portion of the Notes outstanding on June 14, 2012.

(May 16, 2012) -- "This survey shows us where the greatest need for recreational facilities is," said Al Nedved, assistant director of the Parks and Recreation Division. "We ask everyone to fill out this survey, even those who aren't avid outdoorsmen."