Five arrested in plot to blow up bridge over Ohio national park

(May 1, 2012) -- The defendants discussed various bridges and physical targets in and around the Cleveland metropolitan area over the course of several months. The final plan resulted in the Route 82 Brecksville-Northfield High Level Bridge being the designated target. This bridge crosses from Brecksville, Ohio, to Sagamore Hills, Ohio, over the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, according to the complaint.

U.S. manufacturing growth accelerates in April

(May 1, 2012) -- Today’s solid ISM report showed encouragingly strong reads for employment and production, indicating that manufacturing activity has held up very well so far in 2012 while the strength in new orders bodes well for activity being maintained during the coming months," said Jeffries. "Overall, today’s report suggests that manufacturing activity in the United States has sustained its momentum in the second quarter of 2012, thereby suggesting that the sector should remain a key support to the continued expansion of the overall economy."

Outdoor Nation partners with Grassroots Outdoor Alliance

(May 1, 2012) -- Outdoor Nation, the Millennial-led movement championing the outdoors, and Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, a group of independent outdoor retailers, have joined forces to launch a new activation grant program, which will provide a total of $10,000 to four innovative ‘grassroots’ projects that get young people outdoors and active.

TACO gears up for spring conference

(May 1, 2012) -- The Texas Association of Campground Owners will host its annual spring conference and tradeshow May 6 to 8 at Guadalupe River RV Resort in Kerrville, Texas. “We’ve got a great lineup of speakers and seminars and our tradeshow will be the best yet,” said Schaeffer, adding that the organization’s conference and tradeshow is the largest of its kind in the Southwest with pre-show registrations at an all-time high.

Flying Flags completes $1.5 million project

(May 1, 2012) -- The investors have spent about $1.5 million in improvements under the management of Horizon RV Resorts, a Westlake Village-based company with expertise in improving the profitability of RV parks and resorts. The improvements include new landscaping with attractive trees, shrubs and flowers and new big-rig friendly pull through sides throughout the park, all of which are equipped with 50-amp electrical service.

Pennsylvania campground celebrates 40th anniversary

(May 1, 2012) -- Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest will have an open house on May 19th with a ribbon cutting ceremony, appearances by local dignitaries and special appearances by Yogi Bear, Boo Boo and Cindy Bear. As the campground celebrates its 40th anniversary, Quigley and his family will not only be celebrating their park’s longevity, but its transformation into a family friendly park that has become one of the most popular camping venues in western Pennsylvania.