Month: July 2013

(July 30, 2013) -- "Michigan is lucky enough to have four seasons that boast unique colors, weather, and activities. In an RV, you can experience it all, while still keeping the comforts of home," said spokesperson Miranda Christen. "Affordability, quality time with your family, and the opportunity to encounter all that Michigan has to offer are just some of the great things about RVing."

(July 30, 2013) -- Horry County police have arrested a Williamston man suspected of peeping at young men inside one of the bathhouses at Ocean Lakes Campground in Myrtle Beach, reports MyrtleBeachOnline.com.

(July 30, 2013) -- An American lawyer camping in Canada was seriously injured after being gored by a polar bear in Torngat Mountains National Park on Wednesday, reports the Straits Times.

(July 30, 2013) -- As Tennesseans pack up and head out to their favorite campsites, officials with the State Fire Marshal’s Office urge campers to be aware of carbon monoxide dangers in and around tents and recreational vehicles, reports the Claiborne Progress.

(July 30, 2013) -- When businessman Marcus Lemonis needs some help with a deal, he thinks of only one person — his mother, writes the Fresno Bee.

(July 30, 2013) -- Surf n’ Stream Campground in Toms River has gotten a whole new look on social media with the addition of its restructured Facebook page, the campground announced today. The site's purpose is to encourage people to visit Surf n’ Stream and to communicate with other camping enthusiasts.

(July 30, 2013) -- Lifestyle Luxury RV announced today that based on its consumer vehicle registrations of fifth wheels sold at dealerships coast-to-coast, over 40 percent of the Lifestyle Luxury RVs have been sold since the brand was founded in February of 2012.

(July 30, 2013) -- "In fiscal 2012, Interior’s lands hosted an estimated 417 million visits. The net economic value of a visit to Interior lands varies depending on the activity. For fiscal 2012, value added provided by visitors to Interior sites was estimated to be $24.7 billion, economic output was estimated to be $45 billion and about 372,000 jobs were supported.

(July 30, 2013) -- “Consumer Confidence fell slightly in July, precipitated by a weakening in consumers’ economic and job expectations. However, confidence remains well above the levels of a year ago," said Franco. "Consumers’ assessment of current conditions continues to gain ground and expectations remain in expansionary territory despite the July retreat. Overall, indications are that the economy is strengthening and may even gain some momentum in the months ahead.”

(July 30, 2013) -- Sales of RVs in Michigan through May this year are up strongly over 2012 at the state’s 90 dealerships, reports The Detroit News. Michigan dealers sold 5,142 towable RVs or about 2.3 percent more than a year ago, according to MARVAC, which represents the dealers.