Month: July 2012

(July 19, 2012) -- Industry professionals will have the opportunity to gain an early preview of next year’s truck and chassis product offerings from 11 leading chassis manufacturers at the National Truck Equipment Association’s New Model Truck Product Conference, scheduled for Sept. 11 to 13 at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn, Mich. "This event is the place to gain firsthand access to new model chassis; learn key information on specifications and design; and hear details on critical issues affecting the industry," said Skully.

(July 20, 2012) -- On Wednesday, an RV started on fire at Spearfish City Park. When the Spearfish Volunteer Fire Department arrived, the camper was filled with smoke and there was a fire on the stove, reports the Black Hills Pioneer.

(July 20, 2012) -- Barbara Holton, owner of Tispaquin Family Campground in Middleboro, has filed a request with the Zoning Board of Appeals for a special permit that would more than double the number of sites at the campground, reports the Middleboro Gazette.

(July 20, 2012) -- The Wohlfords of Noblesville, Ind. recently graduated from being weekend campers to full timers, making the Old Mill Run Park in Thorntown their home away from home. And with that upgrade, writes Journal and Courier, came the need for another one: wireless Internet.

(July 20, 2012) -- Crazy Joys writes that camping is an inexpensive way to have fun with your family, but it can be a nightmare if you're not prepared. The online publication offers tips to have a safe and fun family camping trip with your children.

(July 20, 2012) -- The Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) says Alice Springs would attract more motorhoming tourists to the Centre by becoming 'RV Friendly,' writes ABC Online.

(July 20, 2012) -- State Park officials have reopened all of Glendo State Park. All campgrounds are now open. No state park facilities at Glendo or Guernsey state parks have been damaged due to wildfires experienced in the area this summer.

(July 20, 2012) -- Dandy the Duck heard a flock of black-bellied whistling ducks flying over Fun N Sun RV Resort in San Benito and tried to follow, but he's not quite strong enough, reports the Brownsville Herald.

(July 20, 2012) -- “This memorandum of understanding with CATARC is a significant step toward developing a more formal RV standard for China that is harmonized with our North American standards, which would be a boost to U.S. RV manufacturers and suppliers interested in doing business in the Chinese RV market,” said Coon.

(July 20, 2012) -- Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg signed an unprecedented agreement between the National Park Service (NPS) and the City of New York Department of Parks of Recreation – spelling out ways the two agencies will cooperatively manage 10,000 acres of federal and city-owned parks in and around Jamaica Bay.