Month: January 2016

(Jan. 15, 2016) -- At a limited number of state park campsites, visitors can stay for a whole month or even a full season. Reservations for these opportunities are due by Jan. 31.

(Jan. 15, 2016) — The Linn County Parks and Recreation Department will continue to manage six U.S. Forest Service campgrounds along the South Santiam River for another five years, the Linn County Board of Commissioners decided earlier this week, the Albany Democrat-Herald reported.

(Jan. 15, 2016) —  It’s been an unpredictable summer so far in the North, but the weather hasn’t dampened Kiwis’ passion for pitching tents and exploring the great outdoors, Voxy.com reported.

Elkhart, Ind.-based Forest River Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Winnebago Industries Inc. for trademark and trade dress infringement and unfair competition. Winnebago spokesmen declined comment on the pending litigation. Forest River’s lawsuit, filed before Christmas in South Bend, Ind., alleges Winnebago wrongfully copied Forest River’s R-Pod line of teardrop trailers. Winnebago is marketing its travel […]

(Jan. 15, 2016) — An Indonesian mechanic has built the world’s first stretch VW camper van, which can seat around 20 of his mates, Metro News reports.

(Jan. 15, 2016) -- In the second quarter of fiscal 2016, Skyline Corporation reported net sales from continuing operations of $58,684,000, an increase of 18 percent over net sales of $49,667,000 from continuing operations in the year ago quarter.

(Jan. 15, 2016) — At the International Exhibition for Caravanning, Motoring and Tourism (CMT) 2016, Mercedes-Benz Vans is presenting a range of new features to enhance the appeal of their popular vehicles for further target groups, Automotive World reported.

(Jan. 15, 2016) -- "You can expect that I’ll have a very heavy hand in the final six to eight that will be picked that will be featured on the show," Lemonis told Forbes. “I’m looking for somebody to sort of be my eyes and ears in the 85 businesses that I’m invested in today.”

(Jan. 15, 2016) — The Century Center is full of new 2016 model RVs at the Valley RV & Camping Show. The show features campers equipped with everything from indoor fireplaces to outdoor kitchens, a release from the organization stated.

(Jan. 15, 2016) -- A pensioner’s retirement dream of camping in the outdoors has been crushed after thieves stole her new camper and trashed it days before she planned to take it on its maiden trip, the Townsville Bulletin reported.