Month: May 2013

(May 28, 2013) -- Experts in the travel and recreation businesses said rising gasoline prices will not cause travelers to call off their vacations or getaways; they'll just find savings in other areas, writes the Quad City Times.

(May 28, 2013) -- Police are warning Edmonton citizens about an increase in battery thefts from travel trailers and specialized machinery in residential and industrial areas, reports the Beacon News.

(May 28, 2013) -- The Los Angeles Times writes that more than 1,000 campers and up to 4,000 residents fled the mountains of Santa Barbara County on Monday as a fast-moving wildfire swept through part of Los Padres National Forest and surrounding areas.

(May 28, 2013) -- Campers at Seaview Holiday Park in Mokau scrambled to secure their possessions when king high tides washed away land on Monday night and Tuesday afternoon, reports the Taranaki Daily News.

(May 28, 2013) -- Campgrounds across Texas are gearing up for a busy summer camping season, and many of them are offering more activities than they’ve ever had before, the Texas Association of Campground Owners announced today.

(May 28, 2013) -- “Across the U.S. and Canada, growing numbers of Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts are complementing their green initiatives with activity and education programs that encourage children and adults alike to take better care of the environment,” said Wisher.

(May 28, 2013) -- “Our industry is made up of innovative visionaries,” said Bryan Harrison, SEMA Launch Pad project manager. “Through the SEMA Launch Pad, we’re hoping to discover new leaders who will pave the way to the future. We’re looking for folks to follow in the steps of the pioneers who started our industry nearly 50 years ago.”

(May 28, 2013) -- Currently available in Italian and English, the 'Fiat Ducato Camper' Facebook page allows users to interact, comment and participate on the page itself with images and stories about their travels. The motorhome owner community can also find information and interesting facts on the Fiat Ducato.

(May 28, 2013) -- People looking for available campsites in the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest, Wisconsin’s largest state forest with nearly 900 available campsites, can now check campsite availability online, or if they have an iPhone, by using a newly available app.

(May 28, 2013) -- It appears a cougar is on the loose in the Lamplighter RV Resort in Star Valley, reports the Payson Roundup. Last Monday, a resident spotted what looked like a mountain lion in the park.