NATDA Show opens to record-setting crowd

(Sept. 6, 2012) -- The North American Trailer Dealers Association annual convention opened today to a record-setting crowd at the America's Center in downtown St. Louis. A total of 493 dealerships have registered 1,330 people, a huge change from the 230 dealerships represented last year, Andy Ackerman, president of NATDA told RV Daily Report. 

Outdoor leaders to meet at Grand Canyon

(Sept. 6, 2012) -- Grand Thoughts is a continuation of "big picture" thinking about America's national parks and the American park idea which commenced in January 2012 at the first America's Summit on National Parks. Both efforts focus on 2016 -- the 100th anniversary of the creation of the National Park Service. The Oct. 16-22 meeting will draw more than 200 park community leaders to the Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim. 

AAA launches traveling pet photo contest

(Sept. 6, 2012) -- Travelers who enter their best shot in AAA's annual photo contest have an opportunity to see their pet featured on a cover of The AAA PetBook and the AAA.com/PetBook photo gallery. The contest is open through Nov. 30, 2012. Entries are judged on artistic qualities and ability to convey the joys of safely traveling with a pet. Candid photographs are preferred.  

Amsoil introduces synthetic diesel oil

(Sept. 6, 2012) -- OE 10W-30 Synthetic Diesel Oil is API CJ-4 licensed and suitable for modern and older, on- and off-road diesel applications. It is an excellent entry-level product for customers who want to move up to synthetic quality, but won’t pay a significantly higher price than a conventional oil, the company noted.