Month: June 2012

(June 14, 2012) -- Several people have submitted photographs of themselves standing near a national landmark to qualify for entry in the 2012 Torklift Treasure Hunt where the grand prize is an all-expense paid trip to Alaska. Each of the qualifying participants took pictures of themselves standing in front of a sign welcoming them to Tall Pines Harbor Campground in Sanford, Va. That was the location of the first set of clues released May 1.

(June 14, 2012) -- To get you outdoors this summer, a reporter for the Fresno Bee has compiled a list of the best campgrounds within easy driving distance of Fresno, plus a few along the coast.

(June 14, 2012) -- The Arizona Natural Resources Act would allow state parks to keep entry fees and other park generated money. The act would also give Arizona drivers an opportunity to donate $14 each year when they renew their vehicle tags, reports AZFamily.

(June 14, 2012) -- The owner of the property at 2512 Devault Bridge Road in Piney Flats has filed a request to change the property's zoning laws so a campground can be built. The plan is getting mixed reactions from the community, writes TriCities.com.

(June 14, 2012) -- "If Lazydays wants to sit down and talk about the possibility of stating a new cooperative agreement, I am willing to do so," said Lemonis. "We could even talk about reviving the agreement we just terminated. All they need to do is honor their responsibilities in that agreement by buying 100 percent of their accessory parts from Camping World." But, Lemonis isn't willing to make many compromises in crafting a new agreement. "I am perfectly fine with them not buying parts from us. If they can make more money, they should go for it," he explained. "We will be nice neighbors and will give our customers options and choices."

(June 14, 2012) -- After receiving complaints about recreational vehicles, the La Cañada Flintridge Planning Commission is considering a measure to further regulate where residents can park their RVs, trailers and boats, reports the Valley Sun.

(June 14, 2012) -- Campers at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Mill Run are experiencing the newly constructed 6,500-square-foot space at the resort that houses a restaurant, store and deck that overlooks the pool, spray zone and waterslide area, reports the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

(June 14, 2012) -- The new floorplan offers many of the same features the fifth wheel manufacturer offers in its other floorplans, including a large walk-in wardrobe with full hanging storage and shelving, an additional double wardrobe with room for a side-by-side washer and dryer, and a walkthrough side bath with two doors. It also offers a rear entertainment center with power TV lift and panoramic window in the rear.

(June 14, 2012) -- Crow Wing County commissioners voted Tuesday that expansion plans for Fool’s Lake Campground in Crosby did not trigger an environmental impact statement (EIS), reports the Brainerd Daily Dispatch.

(June 14, 2012) -- The Associated Press reports that Tonto National Forest's Ponderosa Campground near Payson, closed temporarily because of a bear attack, reopened on Wednesday.