Month: May 2013

(May 27, 2013) -- Of the 240 hotels and motels, resorts, B&Bs, campgrounds and vacation home rentals polled, 38 percent expect a better year in 2013 than 2012 and 46 percent said they expect as good a year as last. Nearly half predict higher revenues in 2013, the tourism agency reported Friday.

(May 27, 2013) -- The San Isabel National Forest campgrounds have experienced continued cold nights, keeping both the lake and water lines frozen. Campers will be charged a reduced rate due to lack of water, the Pueblo Chieftan reported.

(May 27, 2013) -- The San Isabel National Forest campgrounds have experienced continued cold nights, keeping both the lake and water lines frozen. Campers will be charged a reduced rate due to lack of water, the Pueblo Chieftan reported.

(May 27, 2013) -- The fire, which appeared to be caused by a mechanical failure, started around 10:30 a.m, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police reported. Two people escaped unharmed.

(May 27, 2013) -- Giesbrecht and her friend had just picked up food from McDonald’s. Her friend was driving, and they didn’t notice anything strange when they turned into the alley, Giesbrecht said. But, when they were halfway down the alley, the shooting started and five men raced passed the camper. 

(May 27, 2013) -- “We believe the next 10 years will be even more exciting in terms of growth and innovation as the first 10,” said CEO Dave Townsley. “We are thankful to our employees and our valued customers for their support and commitment in helping us reach this milestone."

(May 27, 2013) -- A two-year, $2 million project at 18 Wisconsin state parks and forests has created 192 new electrical sites and upgraded electrical systems at 285 more campsites, the Wisconsin State Journal reported.

(May 24, 2013) -- In recognition of Dementia Awareness Week, the IAM, an independent road safety charity in the UK, has offered tips aimed at older drivers, says Out And About Live.

(May 24, 2013) -- The holiday weekend has already gotten off to a tragic start on Utah's freeways, says KSL. Two people were killed early this morning when the 40-foot-long motorhome they were driving crashed into a home in St. George.

(May 24, 2013) -- A New Zealand motorhome owner believes he has bucked the country's new road-user charges system, says Stuff.co.nz.