Month: June 2012

(June 12, 2012) -- Nearly 350,000 stories, ideas and photos of outdoor experiences have been shared as part of the Million Moment Mission, an initiative to encourage outdoor activity as a way to support the National Park Foundation. For every outdoor moment shared this year, L.L.Bean will donate a dollar - up to $1 million -- to NPF's "America's Best Idea" program.

(June 12, 2012) -- Police are investigating the drowning death of a 14-year-old Indianapolis boy Sunday afternoon at the Hidden Paradise Campground in Decatur County, WIBC-TV reported today. According to the TV station, the boy was swimming at the campground during a celebration for winning a football championship at his school.

(June 12, 2012) -- The Western Governors' Association (WGA) and a coalition of outdoor industry groups yesterday released a joint study documenting the continued growth and importance of outdoor recreation to the economies of the Western states and the nation.

(June 12, 2012) -- Fred and Suzi Dow, publishers of the U.S. National Forest Campground Guide website, have visited every Forest Service national forest and grassland but they don’t see their project as completed. They have set off for another six months of visiting, surveying, and exploring national forests.

(June 12, 2012) -- "The news does this to us every year," Kydd said. "I've called the New Mexico Tourism Department and the Chamber of Commerce. People need to realize the Gila is huge and we are not affected here. We're really far east of the fire and it's just a little bit smoky in the mornings but mostly it's gorgeous here. I sat out and watched the stars until 11 o'clock last night. The fishing is unbelievable. The lake is beautiful. Nothing is closed here."

(June 12, 2012) -- One lucky camper and a friend will win a free week of camping and a camping gear package, with a combined value of $2,100. Sweepstakes entrants will also be entered for a chance to win one of five second place prize packages.

(June 12, 2012) -- The Western Governors’ Association and Outdoor Nation announced today the launch of a pilot project to inspire young adults and their families to get outdoors and take advantage of the many great places for outdoor recreation throughout the Western states. Young adults in participating states are selected to serve as the Outdoor Recreation Outreach Coordinator (YOuROCkers). Their purpose is simple: to increasing park visits among peers.

(June 11, 2012) -- The recreation vehicle industry’s shipments are expected to reach 269,700 units in 2012, 6.9 percent above the 2011 total of 252,300, the RV Industry Association announced today. According to a new forecast by RV industry analyst Dr. Richard Curtin, released at the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) Joint Committee Luncheon on June 11, shipments will rise to 280,000 units in 2013, a gain of 3.8 percent from the projected total for 2012.

(June 11, 2012) -- Some of the clues for mystery destination No. 6 in Torklift's Treasure Hunt contest include next door to Glacier National Park, created for RVers and cabin campers, this campground area has been around for roughly 90 years, it's an active site for water sports and known for beautiful sunsets.

(June 11, 2012) -- Organizers of the Craven Country Jamboree announced Friday that the campgrounds are dry and will be open to festival goers, reports News Talk 980 CJME.