Month: January 2013

(Jan. 8, 2013) -- Commitment was the name of the game at Avon Beach in Christchurch as dedicated residents got their hands on prized seasonal beach huts, reports the Bournemouth Echo.

(Jan. 8, 2013) -- Thousands of people will pack the America's Center in downtown St. Louis this week for the St. Louis RV Vacation & Travel Show, which starts Thursday, Jan. 10, reports KSDK.

(Jan. 8, 2013) -- A Sunday morning fire destroyed a bathroom and damaged service bays and trailers at Bish's RV Super Center in Idaho Falls, reports East Idaho News.

(Jan. 8, 2013) -- In Kentucky, Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area will be waiving fees at participating day-use facilities in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. General admission to the Elk & Bison Prairie will be free and Wranglers Campground will also be waiving day-use riding fees.

(Jan. 8, 2013) -- "RVers share a great passion for the lifestyle and it's easy to recognize the many benefits associated with it," said Mahony. "What the 2012 RV trends show is that RVing clearly remains a popular vacation choice, especially for those who are looking for an affordable vacation that offers freedom, flexibility, and fun."

(Jan. 8, 2013) -- On Monday, the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy board discussed a new seasonal camping plan for two Malibu parks: Ramirez Canyon and Charmlee Wilderness Park, reports Patch.com.

(Jan. 8, 2013) -- Winter visitors to the complex of state parks around Niagara Falls will see major construction underway aimed at a spring completion, reports WBFO.

(Jan. 8, 2013) -- The holidays may be over, but the work is just beginning for volunteers at Chief Logan State Park after vandals targeted their Christmas light display this weekend, reports WSAZ in West Virginia.

(Jan. 8, 2013) -- On Out And About Live, Ian Smith writes that Internet shopping often wins against the retailer in price and convenience. But it lacks the hands-on experience when choosing gear, and it can take a while to rectify a problem if things go wrong.

(Jan. 8, 2013) -- Last week, Sian Brennan camped at Ruakaka Beach Holiday Park with her husband and two sons. They are just four of the thousands of people packing out campgrounds around Northland this summer, writes the Northern Advocate.