Month: August 2012

(Aug. 29, 2012) -- An old Ford motorhome chassis recently went through a conversion into a land-cruising party plane, writes the Fort Myers Beach Observer.

(Aug. 29, 2012) -- A 20-year-old woman was transferred to a Connecticut hospital Tuesday afternoon after she was bitten on the face and arms by a pit bull at the Del-Aire Campground in Tolland, reports Patch.com.

(Aug. 29, 2012) -- The Prince Albert Daily Herald writes that physical therapists Justin Monette and Ian DeBack were on a routine paddle along the Shell River Friday evening when they saw a black Labrador retriever sitting near the shoreline.

(Aug. 29, 2012) -- Chief park ranger Pete Webster said Sunday that the lone backpacker who was killed by a grizzly bear Friday in Denali National Park was "certainly too close," reports the Kansas City Star.

(Aug. 29, 2012) -- A person is being treated for plague at a Denver hospital, reports the Denver Post. The individual is believed to have contracted the disease while "recreating with family" in the Cimarrona Campground in the San Juan National Forest.

(Aug. 29, 2012) -- "Pennsylvanians and out-of-state tourists have long enjoyed the beauty of Presque Isle State Park and the wide range of family-friendly fishing and boating opportunities it offers," said Arway. "This contest demonstrates what we've always known -- that Presque Isle ranks among the nation's best state parks for outdoor recreation."

(Aug. 29, 2012) -- Dealers will learn about the consumer research behind “Away” and its sophisticated methods for reaching consumers based on what people say they’re looking for right now in leisure, vacation, and personal travel. “This will be an excellent opportunity for dealers to get a detailed look at some consumer outreach initiatives that are included in the new Go RVing “Away” campaign and how some of these ideas can help reach new customers in local markets,” said Ingrassia.

(Aug. 29, 2012) -- "Early indicators, including a 0.8 percent jump in retail sales and strengthening in employment growth in July, bode well for consumer spending to grow at a slightly stronger pace in the third quarter of 2012," said Janzen. "As well, despite a moderation in orders growth in recent months, business capital shipments have remained resilient, which is in line with our expectation that business investment will continue to grow. "

(Aug. 29, 2012) -- Thor Motor Coach announced today it has appointed Nicole Short to the position of director of customer service.  Short’s responsibilities will include the day-to-day activities of both their customer care and parts fulfillment departments. 

(Aug. 29, 2012) -- Terri Myers, from Orlando RV, received a commemorative ring from Chuck Lasley, regional sales manager for Entegra Coach for becoming the first female retail salesperson to qualify for Entegra's Chairman's Club.