Month: November 2012

(Nov. 16, 2012) -- Franklinton, La.'s Bogue Chitto State Park continues to grow toward the vision laid out in its master plan, writes The Daily News. Manager Kyle Bernis said the park saw some damage from Hurricane Isaac, but is now essentially back to normal.

(Nov. 16, 2012) -- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has added new state geologic information to the interactive geographic information systems map, the DCNR announced yesterday.

(Nov. 16, 2012) -- The Bell Family, who operates the San Diego Metro KOA in San Diego, Calif., was honored as KOA's Franchisee of the Year. This was the second time the campground has been recognized as the franchise's best campground. They received the same honor in 1985. KOA's Rising Star Award was presented to Mark and Meryl Manning, from Fancy Gap, Va., KOA. Duane Spader, who owns the KOA in Sioux Falls, S.D., was honored for 40 continuous years of affiliation with KOA.

(Nov. 16, 2012) -- “Dealers come to Louisville wondering what’s going to give them that 'oh, wow' moment. We’ve got the 'oh, wow' for you, all day long,” said Holman. “Over the past couple of years there’s been a lot of talk about a void in the residential luxury fifth wheel market. We had it covered then, and we’ve got it covered now, so everybody can stop talking.”

(Nov. 16, 2012) -- Some students in Nanaimo are skipping the dorms and living in a cabin. For several years now, the rental cabins at Westwood Lake Campgrounds have bid farewell to tourists in the summer and welcomed students during the school season in the fall, writes the Nanaimo Daily News.

(Nov. 16, 2012) -- Summerdale Police has put a plan in motion to reduce crime in the community, and that plan involves an overhaul of American RV Park, writes Gulf Coast News Today.

(Nov. 16, 2012) -- On Wednesday, John James Audubon State Park received the "Outstanding State Park of the Year for 2012" award at the annual Kentucky Recreation & Parks Society's Awards Lunch, reports the Evansville Courier & Press.

(Nov. 16, 2012) -- The Oklahoma RV Association’s 2012 State Convention held Nov. 11 to 13 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Resort in Tulsa, Okla., was once again well attended and regarded as an acclaimed success overall by all those that participated, the group noted in a press release.

(Nov. 16, 2012) -- The Kaibab and Coconino National Forests are offering a workshop in Tusayan and Williams on applying for Forest Service jobs. Participants in the workshop will receive guidance and training on applying for permanent and seasonal Forest Service jobs.

(Nov. 16, 2012) -- "A national site that features Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America, as well as grizzly bears, caribou, Dall sheep and moose, makes Denali National Park and Preserve a perfect choice for the America the Beautiful Quarters Program," said Croft.