Month: December 2012

(Dec. 5, 2012) -- The Fort McMurray Rotary Park Campground is closing its doors, evicting campers and laying off staff, in order to accommodate a future golf course and residential area, writes Fort McMurray Today.

(Dec. 5, 2012) -- The Back Country Horsemen of Northwest Georgia are scheduled to host a trail familiarization ride on Dec. 8 at the 26-mile Dry Creek Trail System located within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, reports the Calhoun Times.

(Dec. 5, 2012) -- The Custer National Forest is proposing to reconstruct the Greenough Lake Campground south of Red Lodge and add additional spaces, reports the Billings Gazette.

(Dec. 5, 2012) -- With two Park of the Year honors, nine “A” GuestReviews ratings, and a state association President of the Year Award, Best Parks affiliates captured more awards than any park group or brand.

(Dec. 5, 2012) -- The Chelan County Public Utility District could change the way many of its Columbia River camping parks are operated amid continued uncertainty over state funding, writes The Wenatchee World Online.

(Dec. 5, 2012) -- WTVY reports that the Statue of Liberty will remain closed indefinitely as workers repair damage on Liberty Island caused by Hurricane Sandy, federal parks officials said Friday.

(Dec. 5, 2012) -- A freedom camping bylaw could be ratified by the Queenstown Lakes District Council before Christmas, writes the Otago Daily Times.

(Dec. 5, 2012) -- According to Aram Koltookian, Keystone group general manager, Montana has strived to develop close ties with the RV consumer throughout the brand’s 15-year history. “Many of the features you find in today’s Montana are the result of staying close to the customer," said Koltookian. 

(Dec. 5, 2012) -- With the help of Becky Douglas, a nutritionist from Champneys, the writers from Wired magazine chose five self-heating meals and analyzed their ingredients, heating system, nutritional merit and taste, reports Wired.co.uk.

(Dec. 5, 2012) -- Bad weather leading up to the 2012 British Grand Prix saw campsites and grass parking areas turn into mud baths, and many fans caught in long traffic jams. In an effort to avoid a repeat, Silverstone has made additional investments in its infrastructure, writes Planet-F1.