Month: June 2012

(June 20, 2012) -- The Helena Independent Record reports that the five-year-old boy who was accidentally run over by his dad on Father's Day remains in critical condition at a Seattle hospital, according to Lewis and Clark Sheriff Leo Dutton.

(June 20, 2012) -- The National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act, a controversial bill that would shift authority over federally managed lands within 100 miles of the U.S. border to the Department of Homeland Security, passed the House on Tuesday, reports The Missoulian.

(June 20, 2012) -- This year, an odd arrival split Deering's Oxbow Campground in two: seasonal tenants who got property tax bills and those who didn't, reports the Concord Monitor.

(June 20, 2012) -- A host of special activities on June 23 will mark Shades' 65th anniversary of becoming a state park. The fun includes a Chautauqua, which is a cultural learning event; late-night stargazing under what’s been called Indiana’s darkest sky; and many hands-on activities.

(June 20, 2012) -- Because of the drought and fire danger, officials in the White River National Forest are expanding a fire ban. Starting Friday, no campfires will be allowed anywhere in the 2.3 million-acre forest, reports the Aspen Times.

(June 20, 2012) -- On Tuesday, Fayette County commissioners sent a proposed change in the definition of a campground back to the county because of wording and the need for more public input, reports the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

(June 20, 2012) -- Organizers of the 2012 Motorhome & Caravan Show at Birmingham's NEC are beginning to confirm the star-studded line-up that will appear, reports the Caravan Times.

(June 20, 2012) -- Four Seasons Campground in Pilesgrove will hold its annual Independence Day fireworks show on Saturday, July 7. NJ.com reports that the free event will celebrate the Robinson family's 45th year of business at the campground.

(June 20, 2012) -- Campsites and cabins are booking up quickly across the Lone Star State, but there are still a few campsites and cabins available. The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) has identified at least 16 campgrounds, RV parks and resorts across Texas that still have campsites and cottages available for the July 4 holiday period.

(June 20, 20120 -- The U.S. Energy Department and the National Park Service announced yesterday that five national parks around the country will deploy fuel efficient and alternative fuel vehicles as part of an expanded partnership, helping to protect some of America’s most prized natural environments.