Month: August 2012

(Aug. 7, 2012) -- "In addition to the recycling of cardboard and copper wire, even the wood shavings are put to use. In fact, they are distributed to local dairy farms to be used as bedding for the animals. In the plant, a computerized machine maximizes material cuts, reducing waste. These units also utilize low flow showerheads and toilets," Leazenby explained.

(Aug. 7, 2012) -- Many of the 200 members of the Fern Hills Club nudist campground in Bloomington are concerned that an INDoT project to expand Interstate 69 will threaten their way of life, reports KSDK.

(Aug. 7, 2012) -- Joe Zarki, spokesman for California's Joshua Tree National Park, said Friday that the park will reopen its Ryan Campground this weekend to provide more spots during the Perseid meteor shower, reports Village News Network.

(Aug. 7, 2012) -- The new poll finds that more than 80 percent of those likely to vote in 2012 have visited a national park at some point in their lives, and nearly nine in 10 say they are interested in visiting a park in the future, and 60 percent want to stay overnight in a park lodge. National parks are viewed as embodying the American experience, and voters want to see them enjoyed, honored, cherished, and cared for, not left to crumble into disrepair, said Kiernan.

(Aug. 7, 2012) -- “The integration of Navistar and Monaco RV has resulted in better products and higher efficiencies,” said Ustian. “Updating the name of our RV company demonstrates our long-term commitment to the RV industry. When a customer buys a recreation vehicle built by Navistar RV, they know they’re getting products with proven components, many of which are used in other Navistar vehicles -- vehicles that move American goods, help keep troops safe, and ensure the safe transportation of schoolchildren.”

(Aug. 7, 2012) -- Canada.com reports that the hot weather has played its part in boosting tourism numbers in the Nanaimo area. This year has seen a four-degree boost over last, a pleasant surprise for most campgrounds.

(Aug. 7, 2012) -- KFVS reports that a Jackson man faces several drug charges after police discovered a "sizable amount" of meth and other drugs at the Perryville Campground Thursday morning.

(Aug. 7, 2012) -- Scott A. Anderson has joined the Bank as Chief Economist. In this role, Anderson will analyze international, national, and regional economic trends and provide forecasts for Bank of the West management, business lines and clients.

(Aug. 7, 2012) -- The National Park Service announced the winner of the 13th annual National Historic Landmark Photo Contest. This year’s winning image of Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in Saugus, Mass. was taken by Don Woods of North Clarendon, Vt.

(Aug. 6, 2012) -- Camping World today announced that it has acquired Reichart's Camping Center, an existing RV dealership in Hanover, Pa. The location will be officially named Camping World of Hanover and will offer a wide array of RV sales, service and accessories for the outdoor enthusiast on its 8.5 acre RV sales lot. Dan Saltzgiver, the former owner of Reichart's Camping Center, will join Camping World in a senior level capacity operating the Hanover location while assisting to build market share in the Harrisburg, Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia areas.