Month: January 2013

(Jan. 21, 2013) -- The Pensacola News Journal reports hundreds of winter tourists occupy the campgrounds, condominiums and hotels of Northwest Florida, many of them for several months, in an attempt to flee the cold weather and winter utility bills of the colder areas of the U.S. and Canada.

(Jan. 21, 2013) -- Go Power! By Carmanah was honored last week as a key partner in Stag-Parkways Distribution business, with the reception of the 2012 Peach Award, Carmanah Technologies Corp. has announced.

(Jan. 21, 2013) -- RVing Accessibility Group announced today that the organization is expanding its services from providing accurate campground accessibility information, education, and resources to the disabled RVing community, to include helping campgrounds improve accessibility through assessment and consulting services.

(Jan. 21, 2013) -- Due to the seemingly constant rainfall Washington Parish experienced throughout the previous couple of weeks, visitors will not be able to experience all Louisiana's Bogue Chitto State Park has to offer for at least a little while longer, reports The Daily News.

(Jan. 21, 2013) -- "I am extremely honored to accept this coveted Peach award," said Engberg. "This is a result of never ending hard work by everyone at Winegard and we are thrilled to add it to our collection. Stag-Parkway has been a key partner to Winegard and it is so rewarding to see our commitment and dedication recognized."

(Jan. 21, 2012) -- Roanoke Mountain Campground is going to close to campers — some day, but will open as usual in May, reports The Roanoke Times.

(Jan. 21, 2013) -- On Tuesday, the Lander City Council will be discussing an amendment to the city ordinance that restricts the time that trucks, trailers, machinery, mobile homes or campers can be parked on the street, writes County 10.

(Jan. 21, 2013) -- According to a report in the Journal & Courier (www.jconline.com), Indiana Beach Amusement Resort, the longtime Monticello, Ind. recreation spot on Lake Shafer, owes White County an estimated $347,000 in combined property and innkeeper’s taxes.

(Jan. 21, 2013) -- Last Thursday, a verdict of accidental death was passed at an inquest into the death of 14-year-old Hannah Thomas-Jones, who died from carbon monoxide poisoning while camping behind The Baron at Bucknell last May, reports shropshirelive.com.

(Jan. 21, 2013) -- The Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association announces the consumer camping and outdoor shows around the state and beyond, where the PA Camping Directory will be distributed. The directory contains information about 236 campgrounds throughout Pennsylvania and the many amenities they have to offer.