Month: January 2014

If you think Connecticut’s roughly 270,000 acres of forests and parks are protected forever, you’re wrong. That’s according to a new report from Connecticut’s Council on Environmental Quality claiming state conservation lands aren’t always preserved forever. WNPR News reported that Eric Hammerling, who heads up the Connecticut Forest and Parks Association, said, “Certainly, there is [...]

(Jan. 30, 2014) -- "Consumer spending made a sizable contribution to growth, by accelerating to a 3.3 percent pace from 2.0 percent in the previous quarter and marking the strongest gain in three years," said Economist Josh Nye.

The U.S. registered solid economic growth in the final three months of last year, buoyed by rising exports and the biggest increase in consumer spending in three years, the Commerce Department said Thursday (Jan. 30). The Los Angeles Times reported that the economy’s 3.2% annualized growth rate in the fourth quarter was in line with [...]

(Jan. 30, 2014) -- Travaglino, the "sassy Jersey girl" who previously had a show on Road Rebelles Radio, is sure to bring her quick wit and terrific interviewing skills, while Goff, a talented story-teller in her own right, will most certainly supply a healthy dose of Midwestern sensibility and friendly hospitality, they explained.

As Boomers age, a key growth segment of RV travelers is the 55-and-older group. Longtime RVers Sylvia and Tom Gregory of New Bedford, Mass., say it’s the love of adventure that drew them to the lifestyle. The Vero Beach (Fla.) News Weekly reported that the Gregorys are transplants from the United Kingdom. They followed their [...]

The 51st Seattle RV Show, taking place Feb. 6-9 at CenturyLink Field Event Center, has been expanded to accommodate more units along with a full slate of informational seminars. According to a press release, the largest gathering of dealers and exhibitors in years will be participating, displaying all of the latest RV models and accessories along [...]

Another report claiming we’re hitting the automotive saturation point. This one, a global warning from IHS Automotive: “Trends in urban motorization could reduce the number of motor vehicles in use globally in 2035 by 250 million and trim new sales by 30 million units annually.” According to a report by USA Today, too many cars [...]

This week’s “Rollin’ On TV” segment takes a look at the fast growing Class B motorhome market. Jeff Johnston shows what to expect in a Class B coach during a weekend adventure while ROTV also features a specific Class B designed for RVers that love off-road adventures. To view the video click here or scroll [...]

After record growth at their national meeting last year, NTP Distribution managed an even bigger event this year at “The Expo” – a new name for the Jan. 28-30 gathering held in a new venue and at a new time. “On the dealer side we’ve seen a 40% increase in people registered this year,” said [...]

(Jan. 29, 2014) -- Jim Jaillet shares his experiences traveling the country in his motorhome. Currently, Seattlepi explains, the motorhome is now parked at the Paradise Casino in Winterhaven, California right across the Colorado River from Yuma, Arizona.