Month: June 2014

(June 24, 2014) -- A Maryville, Tenn. man is doing well after suffering a snakebite in Great Smoky Mountains National Park on May 31. David Spencer offers some advice to campers to avoid the trouble and pain he went through that could have been avoided.

(June 24, 2014) -- Sundre, AB council has authorized town staff to make use of $50,000 for the design and site preparation of a new washhouse at Greenwood Campground.

(June 24, 2014) -- Westport residents David Westover and Charles Manon are taking over operation and maintenance of the Essex County, N.Y. Fairgrounds Campground.

(June 24, 2014) -- Kentucky has diverse offerings for those serious about backcountry camping, families looking for an easy outdoor adventure, and everyone in between. USA Today points out their picks for camping.

(June 24, 2014) -- He will determine the direction of the line along with maintaining dealer relations and overseeing Amped sales. In addition to managing the Amped toy hauler line, Gonyon will continue as the Sun Valley Sales and product manager.

(June 24, 2014) -- On July 8 campers will enjoy the official celebration of Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping's 50th anniversary. The party starts off with a parade through the park. Other events include wood carving demonstrations, live musical performances, ribbon cutting and a BBQ.

(June 24, 2014) -- The prayer service will be held June 25 at 7 p.m. at the Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. June 26 at the Heese Event Center located at Pender Public School, 609 Whitney Street in Pender, Neb.

(June 24, 2014) -- At a time where many are vacationing and enjoying outdoor activities, the New Jersey 2-1-1 Partnership offers a free tip line providing resources to patrons to keep them safe and informed.

(June 24, 2014) -- Cody Wyo.'s KOA campground marked it 50th anniversary this month. The celebration kicked off June 13 with a breakfast, lasted two days, and included prizes and activities for families.

(June 24, 2014) -- “There isn’t any network of family campgrounds in North America that has more water amenities, spray grounds or water slides than Jellystone Parks,” said Wisher, who noted 36 of the 81 Jellystone Parks in the U.S. and Canada have major water-based amenities.