Month: April 2013

(April 1, 2013) -- David and Kay Scott, writing for USA TODAY, say national parks are ideal destinations for those who appreciate the splendor of a glittering nighttime sky – away from street lights, billboards and neon signs.

(April 1, 2013) -- The St. Cloud Times describes the Erickson family of St. Cloud has camped in 22 Minnesota state parks since 2005 — five of the parks were among last year’s Top 10 as ranked by overnight visits.

(April 1, 2013) -- There's still snow in the mountains, but that doesn't mean you can't go camping, says The San Luis Obispo Tribune. The paper has provided an update on conditions and services at campgrounds in Idaho and Oregon.

(April 1, 2013) -- According to new data from the National Caravan Council, the number of people booking caravan and camping holidays in the UK has risen by almost 15 percent in the last year, reports This is Money.

(April 1, 2013) -- More than 800 people gathered at Sun N Fun Air Museum to watch contestants from 25 Carefree RV Resorts across Florida as they competed in the company’s second annual snowbird talent competition last month.

(April 1, 2013) -- TXAD Internet Services announced it has designed websites for Double J Campground in Springfield, Ill.; Desert Shadows RV Resort in Phoenix, Ariz.; and Woodland Lakes RV Park in Conroe, Texas.

(April 1, 2013) -- AGS has recorded its strongest sales gains in the company’s 26-year history, according to company President Brian Schaeffer, who acquired the publishing firm two years ago.

(April 1, 2013) -- In Vermont, White River Valley Camping was hit hard by Tropical Storm Irene and the campground owners are quoted by WCAX saying  they will need at least $275,000 by June to keep the business going.

(April 1, 2013) -- Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. announced in March that it has acquired the TowDaddy product line. This acquisition strengthens Hopkins as the leading provider of towing electrical products to the recreational vehicle and automotive aftermarket, according to the company.

(April 1, 2013) -- Activity in the U.S. manufacturing sector expanded in March, although at a more moderate pace than the previous month as evidenced by the ISM manufacturing index declining to 51.3 in the month from the 20-month high of 54.2 recorded in February, RBC Economics announced today.