Month: January 2013

(Jan. 23, 2013) -- At 145,900 square miles, the entire country of Japan is roughly the size of California (163,700 square miles). Yet, although 37.8 million people live in California, there are 127.8 million people crammed into Japan. Despite its small size, Japan has an established RV industry that is vastly different from that of the United States.

(Jan. 23, 2013) -- Californians can now purchase a state parks annual pass on their income tax return for the 2012 tax year, reports The Sacramento Bee.

(Jan. 23, 2013) -- Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. yesterday announced the tax treatment of its 2012 common and preferred share distributions.

(Jan. 23, 2013) -- Parks Canada this month launched public consultations on proposed fee adjustments which will end the five-year Parks Canada fee freeze currently in place. The revenue that is earned from user fees directly supports the quality services that visitors enjoy at national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas.

(Jan. 23, 2013) -- A new fee policy under commission consideration in Washington State would have the commission setting base rates for primitive, standard, partial-utility and full-utility campsites – with variable pricing options typical in the private sector. 

(Jan. 23, 2013) -- Following a positive and well-received public hearing, The Free Press reports a planned RV park is one step closer to coming to Fernie.

(Jan. 23, 2012) -- A new online system for booking campground spots and cabins at New Brunswick provincial parks is now available.

(Jan. 23, 2013) -- Although a convicted felon, as chief financial officer of SRS, Inc., Wills oversaw a $42 million trainer maintenance contract. Wills is also the registered agent for TL Industries, which received $155.4 million in contracts from FEMA to buy housing units. He also worked for Recreation by Design, which was awarded a FEMA contract worth up to $289 million, the Washington Examiner reported.

(Jan. 23, 2013) -- The 2013 Camp-California! Camper's Guide to California is now available.

(Jan. 23, 2013) -- The 44th Annual Calgary RV Expo and Sale will be held Jan. 24-27 at the BMO Centre, Stampede Park.