Month: May 2013

(May 22, 2013) -- Tom Stienstra—San Francisco Chronicle outdoor columnist and the nation’s top-selling author of Moon California Camping, Moon California Hiking, and Moon Northern California Camping—offers his top 10 unforgettable scenic camping destinations.

(May 22, 2013) -- SEC baseball fans filled up the Hoover RV Park quickly in advance of the 2013 SEC Baseball Tournament, which started Wednesday morning. Manager Jackie Tortomasi said the 142-space park is completely full, with a record waiting list of 83 people, reports al.com.

(May 22, 2013) -- Umatilla National Forest visitors are cautioned that not all roads and trails are snow free. Most hiking and motorized trails have not yet been maintained. In addition, some campgrounds may be accessible but will remain closed for the holiday weekend.

(May 22, 2013) -- It used to be that to go camping you at least needed a tent and a sleeping bag. But in California and across the country, that’s no longer case, according to Sipe. Privately owned and operated campgrounds are increasingly investing in fully furnished park model cabins and cottages.

(May 22, 2013) -- The Winneshiek County Planning and Zoning Commission is against expanding commercial activity at Chimney Rock Campground in Cresco, reports the Decorah Journal.

(May 22, 2013) -- On Thursday afternoon, 59-year-old Douglas Raymond Harris, of Wayzata, Minn., died from injuries suffered when a tree he was felling for the Superior National Forest landed on him, reports the Duluth News Tribune.

(May 22, 2013) -- During the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, 5.8 million recreation vehicles will be on the road and in the nation's more than 16,000 campgrounds, according to a new survey by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association and Cvent. An estimated 14 million Americans will enjoy the holiday weekend in an RV.

(May 22, 2013) -- On June 1, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will celebrate the 15th annual State Parks Day by offering free tent, RV, and horse campsites and free day-use parking at state parks throughout Oregon.

(May 22, 2013) -- Myscenicdrives.com has just launched a new feature that makes trip planning a multi-dimensional experience. RoadPreview allows users to watch their road trip plan unfold on their desktop as they anticipate every twist and turn, according to CEO Eric Theriault.

(May 22, 2013) -- Legislators sought provisions to track the products through the supply chain, rules that encourage manufacturers to use “ultra low-emitting formaldehyde resins,” The Hill reported. However, the EPA noted the new standards are likely to have an “adverse economic impact” on small businesses. They will also have “international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.”