Month: December 2012

(Dec. 6, 2012) -- The popular Science Channel documentary, “How It’s Made,” will explore the merits of factory built housing at 9 p.m. Eastern time Dec. 13 when its viewers watch how Cavco manufactures one of its factory built homes.

(Dec. 6, 2012) -- “The new joint venture will make it much easier for our customers to access the Chinese market,” explained Dornscheidt. "It is a consistent part of our strategy to develop international markets with high-level local partners for our exhibitors and visitors and to also achieve positive effects for our own events.”

(Dec. 6, 2012) -- Supervisor Bob Lewandowski said Port Huron Township has approved putting its RV park and Port Huron Township Park #1, also known as the Lions park, on the market with the hope of attracting a “destination store,” reports the Port Huron Times Herald.

(Dec. 6, 2012) -- On behalf of the National Park Service (NPS), Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Superintendent John J. Donahue extends his sincere gratitude and appreciation to area residents, commuters, business owners, and park visitors for their patience and understanding during the closure of Route 209.

(Dec. 6, 2012) -- "I am deeply humbled to have been asked to serve as the chief steward of one of our country's most spectacular and iconic parks," Striker said. "My wife, Gretchen, and I are excited to be moving to Alaska, a goal we've long held."

(Dec. 6, 2012) -- Because of expense, plans for the Yellowstone River State Park and Wildlife Management Area, a 3,700-acre piece of land along the Yellowstone River near Billings, are mostly on hold at this point, reports the Great Falls Tribune.

(Dec. 6, 2012) -- The Cape Cod Times writes that four Massachusetts communities will be awarded a total of $1.55 million in grants for enhancements to parks and recreational facilities, officials with the state Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs announced Tuesday.

(Dec. 6, 2012) -- At a Dec. 4 meeting, the Dennis Township Committee reduced the number of campground permits from 15 to 14, reports the Cape May County Herald.

(Dec. 6, 2012) -- Michael Richard Smith does not have a fixed address. With his possessions packed in a 14-foot canoe, he paddles to small offshore docks in Boston Harbor after dark to pitch his tent and sleep, reports RYOT.

(Dec. 6, 2012) -- The Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District board will meet tonight to consider moving forward with plans to develop a district-operated recreational vehicle park on Woodley Island, writes the Times-Standard.