Month: March 2013

(March 28, 2013) -- The Utah Office of Tourism launched a $3.1 million spring/summer regional advertising campaign at the Capitol yesterday to promote Utah’s five national parks known as The Mighty Five™.

(March 28, 2013) -- Runners will compete in Jus’ Running’s 13th annual DuPont Forest 12K Trail Race benefit at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 30. SylvanSport will be on hand to showcase their high tech pop up camping trailers, the GO, to the crowd.

(March 28, 2013) -- Efforts to further increase the availability of clean, safe drinking water in national parks should be encouraged. Bottle refilling stations and water fountains throughout national parks and communities are an excellent opportunity to help promote healthy hydration, said Hogan. But access to bottled water is also a key component of this effort and should not be discouraged, prohibited, or overlooked when discussing water’s role in a healthier lifestyle.

(March 28, 2013) -- A solution to a budget crunch involving the Alabama state park system may come on the Gulf Coast – WSFA reports state leaders are touting a plan to build a lodge and conference center at Gulf State Park in Baldwin County.

(March 28, 2013) -- Bailey Motorhomes will speak exclusively about its recent crash test program at the National Motorhome Show in Peterborough, being held April 19-21, reports Out And About Live.

(March 28, 2013) -- Responding to increasing demand for camping in the Black River State Forest, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Board on Wednesday approved converting an equestrian campground to a rustic group camp, reports The Courier Life News.

(March 28, 2013) -- Valley RV Supercenter's new 5 1/2-acre location, formerly Bret Chevrolet, will allow the company to house its service and sales departments under one roof, writes the Kent Reporter.

(March 28, 2013) -- DNC Parks & Resorts at Kings Canyon, Inc., has been selected to be awarded a new 10-year concession contract to operate overnight accommodations, food and beverage, retail, and other services at Kings Canyon National Park (Grant Grove and Cedar Grove areas) in California.

(March 28, 2013) -- Holiday parks and campgrounds throughout Horowhenua and Manawatu are having a bumper season. And with rain not forecasted until after the Easter weekend, owners are cashing in, reports the Manawatu Standard.

(March 28, 2013) -- The new graduates were schooled in KOA facilities development, financial planning, human resources and hiring practices, merchandising, marketing and recreation, along with other important facets of campground operation.