Month: October 2012

(Oct. 2, 2012) -- Lighting Science Group, an LED lighting company, today announced its collaboration with the National Park Service to open a “net zero” (zero net energy) visitor center in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

(Oct. 2, 2012) -- Living the RV lifestyle may not be for everyone, but it's a trend that's growing, and not just amongst retirees. According to a 2011 report about RV usage from the University of Michigan, the typical RV owner is 48, and the largest gain in ownership fell to those ages 35 to 54, reports the Fayetteville Observer.

(Oct. 2, 2012) -- The National Park Service late Monday issued final approval of the construction of a controversial high power transmission line through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, reports the Allentown Morning Call.

(Oct. 2, 2012) -- Among the new models making their debut at this year’s Motorhome & Caravan Show (Oct. 16-21, NEC Birmingham) is the Tripbuddy, a new retro-contemporary style caravan designed and built by Hampshire-based Tripbuddy Ltd.

(Oct. 2, 2012) -- The Florida Geological Survey, an arm of the Department of Environmental Protection, underbid a consulting business that relies mostly on government contracts.

(Oct. 2, 2012) -- California Watch reports donors in the South Bay, angry over state mismanagement of park funds, are demanding the return of hundreds of thousands of dollars they gave to keep northern California’s largest state park operating.

(Oct. 2, 2012) -- Despite a court order and the potential of $500 daily fines, the owner of Deschutes River Ranch continued to allow overnight camping on his Rich Road property through Sept. 16, reports The Olympian.

(Oct. 2, 2012) -- The campgrounds at Jacob Lake and DeMotte Park, on the North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest, will close Oct. 15 for the winter season.

(Oct. 2, 2012) -- Kampgrounds of America’s most prolific pancake turner recently hit the 2 millionth pancake mark while dishing up camper breakfasts at the Rapid City, S.D. KOA.

(Oct. 2, 2012) -- Companies interested in doing business with New York campground operators are invited to register as trade show exhibitors and event sponsors at the 49th Exposition for the Outdoor Hospitality Industry, hosted by Campground Owners of New York (CONY), Nov. 1 to 3, at the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Water Park, Lake George, N.Y.