Month: August 2015

(Aug. 17, 2015) -- The deaths of two young campers killed when a tree branch fell on their tent and a campground closure because of plague cast a pall over California's Yosemite National Park at the height of the summer tourist season.

(Aug. 17, 2015) — Mark Bowersox, executive director of the Indiana Manufactured Housing Association - Recreation Vehicle Indiana Council has resigned his position effective Sept. 5. He has been with IMHA-RVIC for more than 12 years.

(Aug. 17, 2015) -- Two men and a woman were charged Thursday with drug-related offenses after Baileyton, Tenn., police investigated an illegally parked camper.

(Aug. 17, 2015) -- Utah State University is now offering a first-of-its-kind outdoor product degree program for the upcoming fall semester, school officials announced last week.

(Aug. 17, 2015) -- U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced $42 million in funding to states to promote outdoor recreation and conservation.

(Aug. 17, 2015) -- North Dakota's congressional delegation said the state is getting a $385,000 federal grant to support outdoor recreation and conservation projects in the state.

(Aug. 17, 2015) -- To better serve the people of Minnesota, the Department of Natural Resources this session is requesting the Legislature’s help to meet new and increasing online technology demands from individuals and businesses across Minnesota.

Truma has hired William “Billy” DiDonato as its national dealer technical sales representative for RV products, including the new Truma AquaGo instant water heater and Combi combined furnace and water heater system. According to a press release, DiDonato brings more than eight years of experience as an HVAC technician, including construction and troubleshooting supervisor, account manager and technician […]

The Wilkins Family Charitable Foundation (WFCF) held its 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Bath Country Club in Bath, N.Y., on Aug. 6. The event was created in 2011 with proceeds benefiting Alzheimer’s Disease Research. According to a press release, 140 golfers and over 100 sponsors and donors showed support for the event helping to raise approximately […]

Camping World Inc. and Good Sam Enterprises LLC announced the grand opening celebration of their newest supercenter in Idaho Falls, Idaho, beginning Friday (Aug. 21) and running through Aug. 29. The location, named Camping World of Idaho Falls, will offer a wide array of RV sales, service, parts and accessories for the outdoor enthusiast and joins […]