Month: April 2017

(April 24, 2017) -- It seems nothing short of amazing that a place near a major metropolitan area can qualify for dark sky designation. But that's exactly what Antelope Island State Park recently earned.

(April 24, 2017) -- Spartan Motors will announce its first-quarter 2017 results prior to the market opening on May 4. The company will also host a conference call and webcast on the same day at 10 a.m. EDT to discuss its financial results with analysts and institutional investors.

(April 24, 2017) -- Calling all vintage and new Volkswagen buses: Organizer Jason Newton will have a Wet Westies Walla Walla Weekend in the works May 12-14 just outside the entrance to Rooks Park.

(April 24, 2017) -- Visitors to the 12 sites within the Chena recreation area will have to pay a $5 entrance fee starting in May. The daily fees will also go into effect at the Salcha River, Clearwater and Delta state recreation sites.

(April 24, 2017) -- The newest signposts peppering the trailheads and vistas of Explore Park don’t aim to tell a story of what is or what has been. They chart the course of what could be: expansive campgrounds, an amphitheater, an economic engine fueling tourism and recreation.

(April 24, 2017) -- Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2017 Palazzo 36.1 and 36.3 motorhomes. The Federal certification label on these vehicles indicates an incorrect front tire rim size.

(April 24, 2017) -- Forest River is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cherokee recreational trailers. The Federal Placards on these vehicles incorrectly state a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 3,970 lbs., when the actual capacity is 3,500 lbs. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is also incorrect.

(April 24, 2017) -- Forest River is recalling certain 2017 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard may indicate an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 2,200 lbs when the correct GAWR actually is 3,000 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "certification."

(April 24, 2017) -- Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling certain 2017 Allegro Breeze motorhomes. The ball joints on the independent front suspension modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.

(April 24, 2017) -- Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2017 King Aire motorhomes. The seals on the headlight harness connectors may not be properly seated, allowing water to enter the connector. As a result, the glass dash display may switch to the turn signal camera mode causing the dash to show the turn signal side camera view over the speedometer and RPM displays.