Month: December 2015

(Dec. 10, 2015) -- Energy, Mines and Resources Minister Scott Kent said the concept of expanding RV opportunities in or next to existing campgrounds in Yukon is still in the discussion phase. Nothing will happen for next year’s camping season, the minister said.

(Dec. 10, 2015) -- This New Year's Eve more than 300 participants are expected to take the ultimate icy challenge and immerse their bodies in the frigid waters of the Atlantic. Ocean Lakes Family Campground will host its 15th Annual Polar Bear Plunge on Dec. 31, at 3 p.m., at the oceanfront Observation Deck.

(Dec. 10, 2015) -- Rising Elwha River water flooded portions of Olympic Hot Springs Road and the Elwha Campground, in Washington, on Wednesday, while water crossed several Clallam County roads from minor flooding of the Bogachiel, Elwha and Dungeness rivers, officials said.

(Dec. 10, 2015) -- The Civil Defense department of Al Ain, in United Arab Emirates, called on the public to comply with safety laws during camping in the winter to ensure their well-being and safety.

(Dec. 10, 2015) -- Police are investigating three reports of vandalism discovered Tuesday at the Steele County, Minn., Fairgrounds. The damage included broken windows on a shed as well as broken windows and spray-painting on two RVs parked nearby.

(Dec. 10, 2015) -- A 40-year-old woman was arrested Sunday in connection with a trailer camper fire the day before, when deputies were alerted to a threatening text message the woman allegedly sent a family member of the camper’s owner.

(Dec. 10, 2015) -- A 60-year-old camper in Victoria, Australia, was trapped for more than an hour after a tree fell on her tent.

Ford has started the production of its 2016 Ford F-150 pickup truck, which runs on clean-burning compressed natural gas, at its Kansas City assembly plant. With the commencement of the vehicle Ford has become the only automaker to offer a CNG/propane-capable half-ton pickup, the company said. Automotive Business Review reported that the vehicle is powered […]

The Virtual Hospitality Expo 2016 is set for Feb. 23-24. Unlike previous attempts focusing on outdoor hospitality, the new Expo includes hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, vacation rentals and lodgings which were not included in the previous events, according to an announcement from organizers Art Lieberman and Deanne Bower. Virtual  trade shows differ in many ways […]

Calgary-based RV rental firm CanaDream Corp. reported a 40% increase in net income for the six months, ended Oct. 31. CanaDream recorded net and comprehensive income of $7.9 million compared with $5.6 million the prior year period. Cash flow provided by operating activities was $15.8 million representing a $1.5 million, or 10%, increase from the prior period. […]