Month: July 2014

(July 16, 2014) -- Forestry and Parks/Tourism Committee members in Price County, Wis. decided July 8 to revisit the possibility of a campsite reservation system next year after they received the recommendation to stick with the status quo from Forestry and Parks Administrator Eric Holm.

(July 16, 2014) -- It’s that time of year again, when outdoor enthusiasts take to campsites for weekends outdoors. Campers should keep in mind their fellow camping neighbors and other safety tips such as using a generator with caution.

(July 16, 2014) -- "As in the past, the board focused on these programs as costs continue to increase," said Sipe. "Technology, utilities, rent and other costs, along with a 5 percent increase in ARVC membership required the board to look hard at different cost saving methods."

(July 16, 2014) -- Bitterroot National Forest managers say the combination of hot, dry weather - as well as the discovery of abandoned campfires, is prompting them to push the fire danger to "high" this week.

(July 16, 2014) -- Air surveillance of forest fires may have eliminated the need for the lookout towers in Libby, Mont. that still rise high above the trees, but these reminders of another era are gaining popularity in another industry altogether – tourism.

(July 16, 2014) -- They spend nothing on accommodation, but freedom campers do shell out ''reasonably significant'' money in Central Otago, New Zealand during their stay boosting the local economy.

(July 16, 2014) -- Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are proposing to place further restrictions on firewood brought into the Smokies to protect the national park. The park is proposing to place further restrictions on firewood brought into the Smokies. The proposal calls for campers to only be allowed to bring certified, heat-treated firewood into the park.

Three months ago this week, recreational vehicle industry leaders gathered at the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Ind., to discuss a serious problem. As reported by the Elkhart Truth, approximately 25,000 to 35,000 finished RVs were parked around the area, awaiting transport to dealerships throughout the country, but an estimated 2,000 new drivers were needed to move […]

Editor’s Note: The following article appeared in the Purdue University Alumnus July/August issue offering a profile on Bob Martin, spanning his time at Purdue to Martin’s ascent in the RV industry from a sales associate at Coachmen Industries Inc. to his current status as President and CEO for Thor Industries Inc. The piece was authored by Tanya G. Brown, executive director […]

(July 16, 2014) -- The Walker family was camping in Cottonwood Canyon of Joe's Valley over the 4th of July weekend when they noticed a tree caught on fire and controlled the burn until forest rangers were able to put it out preventing a large forest fire.