Month: January 2013

(Jan. 16, 2013) -- The Grand Forks Herald reports when East Grand Forks asks the Minnesota Legislature for help this session, its priority will be an expansion of the Red River State Recreational Area campground.

(Jan. 16, 2013) -- Evidence is increasing from multiple scientific fields that exposure to the natural environment can improve human health. In a new study by the U.S. Forest Service, the presence of trees was associated with human health. The study shows the association between loss of trees and human mortality from cardiovascular and lower respiratory disease.

(Jan. 16, 2013) -- A Blairsden, Calif. couple that owns 42 acres wants to raise a few chickens, and maybe add a few alpacas, but adjacent RV park owners worry that their vacationers and the animals won’t make good neighbors, reports Plumas County Newspapers.

(Jan. 16, 2013) -- KOA will be hosting a Work Kamper Boot Camp on March 20, at the Branson, Missouri KOA Campground. The event is open to both current members of KOA’s Work Kamper Program, as well as those not yet members who may be considering the Work Kamping lifestyle.

(Jan. 16, 2013) -- Yampa River State Park will be holding its Annual Ski and Skate on Jan. 19. The cross-country ski trail will be groomed and ready and the pond will be cleared and ready for skating.

(Jan. 16, 2013) -- In Colorado, Lathrop State Park has 20 campsites with water and electricity open during the winter to give visitors a chance to experience Lathrop’s quiet season.

(Jan. 16, 2013) -- Robert J. Silva, 71, of Dunbarton, died peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer.

(Jan. 16, 2013) -- Webster City RV recently began expansion of their dealership at the Junction of Hwy. 17 and 20, the company announced today. Petersen Construction started adding six additional bays to the RV service facility to increase capacity.

(Jan. 16, 2013) -- Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced today that he will return to his home state of Colorado, having fulfilled his promise to President Obama to serve four years as Secretary. Salazar has informed President Obama that he intends to leave the department by the end of March.

(Jan. 16, 2013) -- Promising outdoor traveling adventure and family fun, the Fort Myers Recreation Vehicle Show motors into the new year at the Lee Civic Center this Jan. 24-27, 2013, Dan Wylie, president of Florida RV Trade Association-Region One, announced today.