Month: July 2012

(July 25, 2012) -- The Carlsbad Current Argus reports that Carlsbad Caverns National Park remained closed Tuesday after seven employees fell ill and were taken to the hospital on Monday, suffering from the effects of toxic fumes.

(July 25, 2012) -- Model 30RLW-DS Ever-Lite travel trailer is a deep slide model with two entry doors and a slide-out lounge and dinette. It features captain-style lounge chair seating in the rear of the coach and a mid dry bath. Model 30KIS-DIS Ever-Lite travel trailer is also a deep slide model, and features EverGreen's new kitchen island. A slide-out dinette and couch on one side with a slide-out kitchen on the opposite side leave room for groups to mingle around the kitchen island, making it ideal for entertaining.

(July 25, 2012) -- At Monday's Carrollton City Council meeting, members approved several measures concerning the Two Rivers Campground, including a national advertisement campaign and special Halloween discounts, reports the Madison Courier.

(July 25, 2012) -- Surf & Stream Campground in Toms River celebrated its annual “Christmas in July” celebration this past weekend. The festivities included holiday decorations, a Christmas tree adorned with lights and ornaments made by campers, a gift-exchange among the residents of the campground, and more.

(July 25, 2012) -- The 63rd Secretary of State Antique Vehicle Show will be held Saturday, Sept. 8 in Springfield, reports the East Peoria Times-Courier.

(July 25, 2012) -- Tyrone Kelley, Six Rivers National Forest Supervisor, announced that three volunteers at the Orleans Ranger District were awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award, a national honor offered in recognition of their volunteer service. Awards were presented to Dennis Deutsch, Dillon Creek Campground Host, Sue Fosse, Fish Lake Campground Host, and John Harlan, E-Ne-Nuck Campground Host.

(July 25, 2012) -- Because of a wildfire burning north of Seminoe Reservoir in south-central Wyoming, the Miracle Mile campground, a popular fishing spot along the North Platte River, has been evacuated, reports the Casper Star-Tribune Online.

(July 25, 2012) -- On Tuesday, police said the second suspect in a string of armed robberies in Chesterfield and Clinton townships is in custody. Patch.com reports that he was found hiding at the Lake Cody campground in Lima on July 17.

(July 25, 2012) -- A 38-foot tall gray dinosaur looms over Blue Mountain Road, inviting passers-by to spend the night at the Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds in Saugerties, or at least to pull over and take a few photos, writes the Saugerties Times.

(July 25, 2012) -- For those considering a first-time family vacation in a recreational vehicle, Lori Knowles, who spent six nights and seven days traveling by RV around Prince Edward Island with her family, offers 10 tips to make the ultimate family road trip a relatively smooth one, reports the Toronto Sun.