Month: August 2012

(Aug. 30, 2012) -- "We've had a great summer so far, and we're looking forward to a lovely fall season, just right for warm days of sightseeing, and cool "sweater weather" nights spent around the campfire with special friends and family," said Bixby.

(Aug. 30, 2012) -- "With anecdotal reports of strengthening auto sales in August, rising consumer spending augurs well for our projected modest strengthening in overall GDP growth to 2.0 percent from the 1.7 percent recorded in the second quarter of the year and may even suggest some upside risks to this forecast," said Ferley.

(Aug. 30, 2012) -- The Memphis Jellystone has only been in business for five years, but the 138-site campground is already giving back to the community by donating $1,251 to the American Cancer Society, $251 of which were proceeds collected during an early summer carnival to celebrate the park’s fifth anniversary.

(Aug. 30, 2012) -- There are plenty of campsites for tenters, RVers and cabin-dwellers available at private campgrounds throughout both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas between over the holiday weekend, the Michigan Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds reported today.  Here is a list of private campgrounds that have reported availability.

(Aug. 30, 2012) -- "This tells an interesting story about what can trigger use in a sister industry," said Crandall. "The Take Me Fishing campaign, roughly comparable to Go RVing, has added a much less glamorous component to its ads and PR efforts.  It does direct mail to “lapsed” anglers and boat owners -- and the effort is paying off." 

(Aug. 30, 2012) -- "As a Florida based company we understand what is needed after a storm and we'll do what we can to help," said Tischler. "Government agencies, utility and insurance providers have priority; however additional units will be made ready for individuals and businesses as they become available." 

(Aug. 29, 2012) -- “Whether you solve the maze under blue skies, with flashlights, or the light of the moon on a starry night, the maze is fun for all ages,” said Bruce Aljets, owner of Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort.  “Once again, we are excited to offer folks from the tri-state region a unique, budget-conscious option for the whole family to enjoy.” 

(Aug. 29, 2012) -- Hotels and campgrounds around Lafayette are playing host to Southeast Louisiana residents who are fleeing from Isaac's path, reports The Daily Advertiser.

(Aug. 29, 2012) -- Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s developed campground will reopen Friday, Aug. 31 in time for the beginning of the busiest camping season. Due to low visitation in the summer (about six percent capacity a month), the campground was seasonally closed May 29.

(Aug. 29, 2012) -- Valterra Products and OP Products jointly announced today Valterra’s acquisition of the manufacturing and marketing rights to the full product line of OP Products including their Pure Power toilet treatments, Power Max drain opener and other RV accessories.