Month: September 2018

Good eyesight is closely tied to success in education, yet an estimated one in four children has an undetected vision problem, according to a press release. The Elkhart Education Foundation and Boling Vision Center are addressing the issue with the Kindness to Prevent Blindness (K2PB) initiative rolling out this school year, ushered in by a dedication […]

(Sept. 27, 2018) -- Campsite booking service Hipcamp has created a 2018 Fall Foliage Map that could help outdoor enthusiasts find the perfect destination with a new foliage filter to show the top campgrounds in the U.S. for enjoying the changing leaves.

(Sept. 27, 2018) -- At their Sept. 20 meeting, the city council voted to grant a conditional use permit to Bob Luebbe, owner of Hanlie, LLC, for a campground that will be located south of the intersection of 13th and Ash streets, near Salt Creek.

UWS, a manufacturer of truck tool boxes and accessories, has released an industry-first transfer tank design. According to a press release, the new combo transfer tanks feature a dual construction of steel and aluminum and feature a smooth, mill finish. The new steel transfer tanks are also available in L-shaped and rectangle configurations and in […]

(Sept. 27, 2018) -- It is not difficult to be inspired by the geography of Del Norte County. As remarkable as the campgrounds hosted by its southern neighbor Humboldt County, Del Norte nurtures excellent camping experiences at the profusely-forested edge of California.

(Sept. 27, 2018) -- RVIA's Matt Wald explains the new program will follow the Teach. Practice. Apply. philosophy.

(Sept. 27, 2018) -- Council unanimously passed first reading on Sept.25 of a bylaw that will redistrict a portion of Turner Park adjacent to the campground. The rezoning—from parks and recreation district to direct control—would give the city more say over future developments in the area. A public hearing on the rezoning will take place October 23 ahead of final reading of the bylaw.

(Sept. 27, 2018) -- Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman announced that Reclamation is providing $69,000 to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The funding will be used to complete the upgrade of electrical pedestals in Lakeview Campground at Lake Minatare State Recreation Area.

(Sept. 27, 2018) -- At Calgary West Campground, more than 100 batteries have been stolen from trailers since the Labour Day long weekend. Staff said thieves have been coming at night to take batteries from trailers being stored there for the winter.

(Sept. 27, 2018) -- At council Monday Jane Zielke de Montbrun made a formal request for a new five-year contract to replace the current management agreement that is expiring. The indication is that CMHA wants to keep managing the campground in partnership with the City.