Month: December 2014

(Dec. 8, 2014) -- New York State Police at Mayfield arrested six subjects after a burglary investigation at the Birchaven Campgrounds.

(Dec. 8, 2014) -- A 1955 Volkswagen T1 Fenster Barndoor Samba model sold for EUR190,000 ($233,000) the other day. It included the original Airstream papers, instruction manual, repair guide and more.

The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) ended the 2014 Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (OHCE) on Friday (Dec.5)  in Las Vegas with the results of an ARVC-commissioned survey of outdoor leisure travel. Peter Yesawich, vice chairman of MMGY Global, detailed the findings for the ARVC crowd, telling them, “You happen to be in […]

The Commerce Department’s decision to impose countervailing duties on passenger and light truck tires from China exempts ST-type trailer tires and other speed-limited specialty tires. Tire Business reported that the exemption was sought by the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) and the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) with the support of more than a dozen […]

The RV Absorption Refrigeration course, hosted by Northampton Community College in conjunction with the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association (PRVCA), begins Jan. 5 and runs through Feb. 8. According to a press release, the program allows students to gain an in-depth understanding of recreation vehicle maintenance with intensive, competency-based instruction. This is the appliance that causes the most confusion – […]

(Dec. 8, 2014) -- 12 Volt Australia have decided to launch into the USA market targeting the Boating, RV and outdoor recreational market.

(Dec. 8, 2014) -- "Our family has a deep history with the University of Alabama," said Tiffin, who explained that his son and grandson both made the All American list as kickers -- the first time in Alabama history that happened.

(Dec. 8, 2014) -- Guests may participate in several outdoor activities, including archery, geocaching, mountain biking (must bring your own bike), bird-watching, hiking, canoeing or kayaking, tree identification, orienteering and horseback riding (must bring your own horse). There will also be an astronomy program Jan. 16 and music Jan. 17.

RVBusiness again held its “All-Industry Extravaganza” on Dec. 3 during last week’s National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky. To view the slides in full screen click the icon on the bottom right. (Photos by Shawn Spence).

(Dec. 8, 2014) -- The exhibit features 21 photographs from the contest's seven categories: action, scenic, flora, fauna, people, outdoor fun and adventure, and family participation/youth outdoor education. Each year our winners include some of America's best-known outdoor photographers from around the country, the release noted.