Month: September 2013

(Sept. 13, 2013) -- Cory Axelson was in Goodhue County District Court on Monday fighting an attempt by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to force a shutdown of the Hidden Valley Campground in Welch, writes the Cannon Falls Beacon.

(Sept. 13, 2013) -- "With current conditions and the continued forecast for heavy rain and potential for even higher waters and flooding, I have decided that the best course of action, at this time, was to close the affected areas of the park," said Vásquez.

(Sept. 13, 2013) -- A fast moving thunderstorm struck in Maine Wednesday night, reports PenBayPilot.com. A tree came down on an RV camper in Sennebec Lake Campground in Appleton, seriously injuring a man inside.

(Sept. 13, 2013) -- “Our dealers are seeing more and more customers looking for a super-capable toy hauler loaded with all the conveniences and features you would find in top-of-the-line fifth wheels," said Markel. "We created Chrome to fill this need and go beyond. The list of features are second to none.”

(Sept. 13, 2013) -- The Southwest RV Supershow, sponsored by the Texas Recreational Vehicle Association, opened on Thursday, Sept. 12 to a daily attendance increase of 21 percent, the association announced today. On Friday, Sept. 13, noon results showed a 22 percent increase.

(Sept. 13, 2013) -- The proposed ordinance to regulate the use of recreational vehicles will go to Arundel voters in November, reports the York County Coast Star.

(Sept. 13, 2013) -- Last weekend, the new washroom and shower facility was officially opened at Elkford Lions Municipal Campground in Elkford, reports The Free Press.

(Sept. 13, 2013) -- The lure of the road will continue to entice millions of travelers, but today's campers have lost a touch of what Bill Fletcher calls “soul,” writes ithaca.com. He said there’s a romantic element to the old throwback campers that can’t be replaced with Wi-fi and flat-screen televisions.

(Sept. 13, 2013) -- After as much as 10 inches of rain fell during the past week, residents of SKP Ranch, an RV park north of Carlsbad, were rescued by helicopter Thursday after being cut off by flooding, reports the Carlsbad Current Argus.

(Sept. 13, 2013) -- The industry trade event is expected to draw 8,000 RV industry executives. The latest model RVs, innovative products and business-improving services will be showcased in exhibits from 59 manufacturer and 210 supplier companies stretching across 715,950 square feet of exhibit space.