Month: November 2012

(Nov. 29, 2012) -- Great Smoky Mountain Park Resource Managers recently confirmed the Smokies first backcountry emerald ash borer (EAB) infestation.

(Nov. 29, 2012) -- National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis this week released the National Park Service Climate Change Action Plan. A companion document to the bureau’s Climate Change Response Strategy, the plan will guide park managers as they plan for and respond to climate change today and in the future.

(Nov. 29, 2012) -- More than 700 runners weaved up, around and behind a collection of 100-foot waterfalls at Silver Falls State Park in Oregon for a marathon this month. The event brought people to the park for the run who said they would later return for fun.

(Nov. 29, 2012) -- Agreeing the proposed schedule of fees for Holtwood Campground isn’t high enough, the Oconto City Council returned the matter to the Parks and Recreation Committee, reports the Green Bay Press Gazette.

(Nov. 29, 2012) -- "The year 2012 has seen remarkable progress for our organization," Bambei said, citing membership and other growth. "This year, our regular membership grew by more than 100 to help us eclipse 3,000 members. Likewise, the ARVC Supplier Council that represents our valued industry vendors grew a remarkable 60 percent from 71 to 115."

(Nov. 28, 2012) -- The company will begin building a fifth wheel unit branded under the Solitude name, which RV dealers can retail for less than $50,000. The first units are working their way through the plant now and will be shipping to dealers in January in time for spring RV shows, the leaders indicated. The second brand to be developed will be a mid-profile fifth wheel. Eventually, they hope to have four brands in production by this time next year.

(Nov. 27, 2012) -- RV America will continue to administer personal insurance lines and extended warranty services out of its offices in Simi Valley, Calif., and Tampa, Fla. Reed Brothers will operate its commercial operations out of Columbia, Ky.

(Nov. 28, 2012) -- The Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC) - Michigan has named Lori Tews as its new executive director. Tews has more than nine years professional experience, including more than six years in association management.

(Nov. 28, 2012) -- Seven of the 12 Fed districts reported growth at a modest pace, while two reported a “somewhat stronger pace of activity,” RBC Economics reported. The New York and Philadelphia Districts reported weaker conditions, although this was largely attributed to the effect of Hurricane Sandy, while Boston, which noted limited effects from the storm, reported a slower rate of growth.

(Nov. 28, 2012) -- The Post-Bulletin reports one family started a holiday tradition with the Austin Festival of Lights, which opened for the second year at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park on Friday in Minnesota.