Month: June 2012

(June 27, 2012) -- The Big Winnie Store, RV Park and Campground in Bena will host WinnieFest 2012, a two-day music festival, on Friday and Saturday, June 29 and 30, reports the Bemidji Pioneer.

(June 27, 2012) -- Arizona authorities have killed three bears in the Tonto National Forest. Three people have been attacked in the Payson area since May 31, bringing the total to 10 confirmed bear attacks within the state since 1990, reports KPHO Phoenix.

(June 27, 2012) -- On Saturday night, a New Mexico man’s dog was killed by a mountain lion roaming through the North Clifton RV Park, reports the Eastern Arizona Courier.

(June 27, 2012) -- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will host a grand re-opening event for the Pickerel Point and Deerfield campgrounds at Promised Land State Park in Pike County on Friday, June 29.

(June 27, 2012) -- Examiner.com reports that Winnebago Industries, Inc. took the starring role last night in a half-hour episode titled “American Factory” on Discovery Network’s “Destination America.” Examiner.com writes that the show took an inside look at the RV “brand that’s been leading the way for half a century.”

(June 27, 2012) -- Yahoo! Sports contributor Killeen Gonzalez writes that historical sites and opportunities for summer recreation can be enjoyed by camping within Iowa's state parks. She gives her picks for five of the best state parks to camp in.

(June 27, 2012) -- While "getting away from it all" is important, there are many ways you can tap into tech to help make your next great escape that much easier. Here are a few gadgets from the pros at Bucars RV in Calgary that will keep you as plugged in as you want to be on the road.

(June 27, 2012) -- An investigation on behalf of investors of Navistar International Corp (NYSE:NAV) shares was announced concerning whether a takeover of Navistar would be unfair to investors.

(June 27, 2012) -- Lone Oak Campsites raised more than $3,000 June 15 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation by organizing the Wishes On Wheels Lone Oak Campsites Motorcycle Run. After the ride, the motorcyclists came back to the campground and were served iced tea, lemonade, hot dogs, hamburgers, and various types of salad by 14 volunteers. The lunch was followed by a raffle, which included more than 20 donations by local businesses.

(June 27, 2012) -- According to CNS News, new provisions in the "Revised ADA Standards for Accessible Design," which went into effect early this year now requires businesses to allow miniature horses on their premises as guide animals for the disabled, another limits the height of slopes on miniature golf holes, and others regulate saunas, golf courses, exercise equipment and amusement park rides.