Month: September 2012

(Sept. 18, 2012) -- The Great Falls Tribune reports two conservation organizations are suing the U.S. Forest Service over a plan to log mountain pine beetle-infested trees in the Little Belt Mountains in Montana.

(Sept. 18, 2012) -- abc7news.com reports that more than 90 percent of campers are white, and African Americans are less likely to go camping than any other race. But Rue Mapp of Oakland, who started "Outdoor Afro" three years ago, is hoping to reunite African Americans with nature.

(Sept. 18, 2012) -- In South Carolina, a second reading of proposed modifications to the Aiken County Code of Ordinances on RV parks and campgrounds is before Aiken County Council today, reports the Aiken Standard.

(Sept. 18, 2012) -- The New Mexico State Parks Division is changing several rules and is soliciting public comment. A public hearing will be held next month.

(Sept. 18, 2012) -- Out And About Live writes that if you want to give your motorhome a personal touch, then visit www.greatplatemate.com for a huge range of plate frame designs.

(Sept. 18, 2012) -- Gene Ralston and his wife, Sandy, left their southwestern Idaho home less than a week after Gene had a coronary angioplasty, putting another 2,400 miles on their motorhome while traveling to and from Canada. Gene's doctor told him to take it easy, but this trip was just too important, writes WTNH.

(Sept. 18, 2012) -- South Haven Family Campground in Michigan will hold its Halloween Spooktacular Weekends on Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 12 and 19, reports HollandSentinel.com.

(Sept. 18, 2012) -- Camping World of St. Augustine and FoodiesUSA teamed up for Saturday's "Feed the Need" event. All proceeds went to benefit the U Can Change Hunger Campaign, which helps food banks, reports First Coast News.

(Sept. 18, 2012) -- Maine parks in Freeport and Pownal told KeepMEcurrent.com that they saw more park visitors and reservations this year.

(Sept. 18, 2012) -- The Cummins Inc., Jamestown Engine Plant, Veterans Affinity Group recently raised $5,000 for the Chautauqua County Veterans Endowment Fund, writes the Jamestown Post Journal.