Month: June 2013

(June 10, 2013) -- On the First Coast, General RV Center of Orange Park Sales Manager Steve Fogle said he’s noticed a 20 to 30 percent uptick in sales over the past three years. See Grins RVs in Gilroy, Calif., is forecasting of a 25-percent increase in sales, the San Jose Mercury News reported. 

(June 10, 2013) -- Alex LaVoie, 70, of Richland is riding his recumbent-style bicycle cross country for a good cause: a Wounded Warrior Project fundraiser, reports the Bellingham Herald.

(June 10, 2013) -- The owners of the Homestead at Ottertail RV Park and Resort will build 148 sites on their 70 acres of land. The park, which will take a full five years to build, should open in the Spring of 2014, the station noted.

(June 10, 2013) -- Olga Nixon, 63, was sentenced to 18 months in jail Friday for causing an accident that killed a couple and injured their seven-year-old son in September 2006, the Edmonton Journal reported.

(June 10, 2013) -- KTVQ Billings News reports Kampgrounds of America officials last week unveiled a new re-branding strategy that aims to bring new outdoor enthusiasts to its campfire.

(June 10, 2013) -- From rainforests to glaciers, sandy beaches to peaceful lakes, Canada has one of the oldest and most extensive parks systems in the world. Whether you’re avid camper to a casual day-tripper, these 10 national parks are must-sees and worthy of repeat visits, reports the Welland Tribune in a photo essay.

(June 10, 2013) -- The 45-foot, space-age eleMMent Palazzo comes complete with a colossal master bedroom, 40-inch TV, on-board bar, fireplace and even a rooftop terrace, the paper noted. With the press of a button, the 430-foot home transforms into a personal retreat with pop up cocktail bar, underfloor heating and extravagant marble lighting.

(June 10, 2013) -- Rand McNally today began shipping its first handheld/bike mounted outdoor GPS device for hiking, biking, geocaching and more. The Rand McNally’s Foris 850 comes loaded with millions of miles of high-quality street and trail maps, a sturdy bike mount, and an easy-to-use interface with on-device help.   

(June 10, 2013) -- Nearly 141.9 million American participated in outdoor activities last year, reflecting an increase of nearly a million people compared to 2011. In addition, outdoor participants were more active in 2012 than in past years, taking an average of 87.4 outdoor outings per participant for a total 12.4 billion outings.

(June 10, 2013) -- T&R RV Resort features 25 sites on concrete pads with extra concrete for a patio seating area, pull throughs and big rig sites. Another 20 sites are also available on grass lots. Each site offers full hookups, including septic and either 30- or 50-amp power.