Month: July 2012

(July 18, 2012) -- ArkansasStateParks.com, the main website for Arkansas’s 52 state parks, now features a striking new design that just launched. In addition, a new mobile site also launched, which allows users of Internet-capable mobile devices to easily access the major functions of the Arkansas State Parks website, including finding parks, trails, overnight accommodations, and park programs.

(July 18, 2012) -- Cequent Performance Products’ Tekonsha brand of trailer brakes and brake controls is now sponsoring world renowned equestrian riding champion, Stacy Westfall. She was brought on board to help promote the Tekonsha’s “Life’s a Journey” campaign which focuses on the customers that place great value in what they tow, the company announced.

(July 18, 2012) -- The Westerly Sun writes that the Westerly Planning Board will wait until at least next month before it considers revised plans for the proposed Ocean State RV Resort.

(July 18, 2012) -- "Every year we get a lot of qualified applicants," said Iacono. "I wish we could give them all scholarships, but I'm real pleased with the applicants we've chosen. We base the scholarship not only on academic achievement, but upon financial need and extracurricular activities. I feel this is one of the most important membership benefits our association offers."

(July 18, 2012) -- A plan to ban cigarette smoking at Pennsylvania state parks is still on the drawing board, but after complaints from park goers about cigarette butts littering the landscape, among other things, officials say it's a possibility, reports WNEP-TV.

(July 18, 2012) -- Though industry groups disagree on the best ways to attract more caravan and motorhome travelers, they do agree that poor facilities and access issues are causing Tasmania to miss out on a significant slice of the $7 billion tourism industry, reports TheMercury.com.au.

(July 18, 2012) -- A number of bills have been introduced this year to address these concerns. In addition, the 2012-2013 Budget passed in June included a “sustainable parks” proposal intended to provide the department with enough one-time funding to generate additional revenue.

(July 18, 2012) -- Despite the wet weather, Family Travel Centre, a Bristol-based motorhome dealer, has reported a successful open day, reports Out And About Live.

(July 18, 2012) -- Due to post fire flooding potential as a result of monsoon season rains, portions of Bonita Canyon Campground, located in the Chiricahua National Monument, have been closed with the potential of more closures, depending on actual and predicted rainfall and flooding.

(July 18, 2012) -- As early as next summer, campers may have the opportunity to enjoy a new 17-site modern campground at Iowa's Buena Vista County Conservation Park, reports the Pilot Tribune.