Month: August 2012

(Aug. 10, 2012) -- Guadalupe Mountains National Park Superintendent Dennis A. Vásquez announced that the park will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its establishment Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day’s activities will include musical performances, hay rides, pony rides for the children, special guest speakers and delicious BBQ at Frijole Ranch, living history at the Pinery Butterfield Stage Ruins and lectures, films, and special photograph and mural exhibits at the Pine Springs Visitor Center.

(Aug. 10, 2012) -- There are two large compartments that provide ample storage without creating bulk. The pouches are waterproof including the zippers. The mesh upper allows air to flow through the pack system to prevent overheating. The Summit Backpack also features a padded carry handle, reflective trim and a handy leash caddy that allows the dog to stow their own leash.

(Aug. 10, 2012) -- National Park Service officials said the Reading Fire, which is burning in Lassen Volcanic National Park, grew to more than 6,000 acres Thursday night, reports the Record-Searchlight.

(Aug. 10, 2012) -- 3D Car Shows reports that customers who order their new Auto-Roller or T-Line motorhome from the Roller Team range before Oct. 22, the end of The Motorhome and Caravan Show at Birmingham’s NEC, will pay 2012 prices.

(Aug. 10, 2012) -- El Welton opened his family owned RV park, Orangeland, in the city of Orange in 1972. Today the park, celebrating 40 years of service, is one of the foremost parks in California and the nation , having been recognized in both 2000 and 2002 as ARVC Park of the Year.

(Aug. 10, 2012) -- Police in St. John's are looking for three suspects believed to be responsible for a series of robberies at the popular Pippy Park campground in Newfoundland, reports CBC.ca.

(Aug. 10, 2012) -- German suspension specialist Goldschmitt has recently set a world speed record for a motorhome, reports the Caravan Times.

(Aug. 10, 2012) -- Shield Total Insurance has received more than 100 claims from caravan insurance customers caught in a single freak storm that swept across the Midlands June 28. That’s five times the annual average in just one day, the company noted.

(Aug. 10, 2012) -- "2012 marks the fifth year for the NATDA show, and the fifth year that the show has sold out of space," said NATDA President Andy Ackerman. “We typically have 35 trailer manufacturers exhibiting, but with the huge boost in dealer attendance, that number has grown to a record 64 trailer manufacturers and 95 vendor companies."

(Aug. 10, 2012) -- Last year, caravanners living in the county purchased 1862 new ‘tourers’, 600 more than second place Derbyshire, with 1262, and over a thousand more than 10th place East Yorkshire at 712.