Month: July 2014

(July 8, 2014) -- Campgrounds and recreation sites in Oak Creek Canyon near Sedona will be closed for most of the summer because the U.S. Forest Service fears monsoon rains could trigger dangerous rockslides on slopes burned by the Slide Fire and flood the creek, the Arizona Republic reported.

(July 8, 2014) -- “Having the opportunity to build a super outdoor store directly fronting I-75 will allow us to bring Bass Pro Shops low prices and famous friendly, expert service to serve the many sportsmen, women as well as the visitors to this area each year,” said Morris.

Thor Industries Inc. announced the appointment of specialty vehicle industry veteran Wilson R. Jones to serve on its board as a Class A Director, effective Aug. 1. According to a news release, the addition brings the total size of Thor’s board to nine members. “We are pleased to welcome Wilson Jones to our board of directors and […]

(July 7, 2014) -- The San Mateo County Parks Department today announced that the campsites at its Memorial Park grounds in Loma Mar will be closed for the duration of the 2014 camping season due to ongoing drought conditions, the San Francisco Examiner reported.

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(July 7, 2014) -- A fire may have destroyed every personal belonging of David and Greg Luetticke-Archbell, who moved to Le Roy in 2008 to purchase Frost Ridge Campground, the Batavian reported.

(July 7, 2014) -- "During those years, we've tried to embark on two camping trips a year — one as a family and one with other family friends. We've stayed at public State Park sites and private campgrounds, and both have been experiences our family has enjoyed," Diedrick added.

(July 7, 2014) -- Thee men boarded the cab in Tottenham at 9 p.m. asking for a lift to Chingford. They requested to get out at the campsite, restrained the driver, threatened him, and stole two mobile phones, cash and keys. They also tried to steal the taxi, a silver Toyota estate, the Hertfordshire Mercury reported.

(July 7, 2014) -- You either love camping or you hate it, depending on when, where and how. The when is still about the same for most campers, but the where and how has changed a lot, over the years, the Nevada Daily Mail reported.

(July 7, 2014) -- A lack of camping and waste amenities for motorhomes and campervans, as well as difficulty in getting to the Visitor Information Centre in Ballarat is costing the community money, the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia told The Courier.