Month: August 2014

(Aug. 14, 2014) -- When asked if “life for our children’s generation will be better than it has been for us,” fully 76 percent said they do not have such confidence. Only 21 percent did. That was the worst ever recorded in the poll; in 2001, 49 percent were confident and 43 percent not, the New York Times reported.

(Aug. 13, 2014) -- “I would like to toast the great group of people who had the insight and confidence 15 years ago to make it happen,” said McClure. “And of course, a thank you to Becky Lenington for her support and confidence in the board.”

(Aug. 13, 2014) -- "Campground owners who offer good websites that include online reservations systems are quickly surprised at how much more time they have to get things done rather than being interrupted to answer the phone," he explained. "In the end, they have far more time to provide truly exceptional service to guests once they arrive."

(Aug. 13, 2014) -- Good Sam, an RV club and campground directory, included Lakeland Carefree RV Resort as a top family RV park for 2014. This is the first time the Lakeland Carefree RV Resort has been placed on the Top Family RV Parks named by the Good Sam RV Travel Guide.

(Aug. 13, 2014) -- Free admission, dozens of volunteer projects and family-friendly events await Georgia State Park and Historic Site visitors on Your State Parks Day set for Sept. 27. There are more than 60 participating locations.

(Aug. 13, 2014) -- “Social media has grown into a vital communication tool among RVers and those interested in our industry," said Harms. "With Maggie's expertise and background, I'm confident that she will grow our presence in this area and further solidify Winnebago as the most recognized name in RVs."

A few months after Sales Manager Scott McKinnon started working at Lippert Components Inc. (LCI), his oldest son committed suicide and he and his family were changed forever. “For the first year after we were just trying to hang on and survive,” said McKinnon. “But ultimately we’ve changed our focus to what can we do […]

Winnebago Industries Inc. has named Maggie Hughes to the position of social media marketing specialist. According to a press release, Hughes is responsible for the distribution and monitoring of the company’s social media. Hughes, 23, recently worked as a graphic designer for Mid America Publishing in Garner, Iowa, and also served as an assistant community manager […]

(Aug. 13, 2014) -- Community members, campers and dignitaries came out to Taylor’s Lost Haven Campground in Beaverton, Mich. Friday to celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony, with the help of the Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce.

(Aug. 13, 2014) -- The National Park Service has issued a prospectus for proposals to provide a concession operated campground within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.