(Nov. 2, 2011) -- On Tuesday, the Fairview Heights City Council decided to discuss the controversial "recreational vehicle sales ban" proposal further, instead of voting on the ordinance, reports the Belleville News Democrat.
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Florida RV show set to go this weekend
(Nov. 2, 2011) -- Friday through Sunday, the region's Florida RV Trade Association will hold its yearly admission-free show at the Shell Factory in North Fort Myers, reports The News-Press.
In Washington: family sues NPS over fatal goat goring
(Nov. 2, 2011) -- The family of a Port Angeles man who was gored to death by a mountain goat last year near Hurricane Ridge, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Tacoma against the National Park Service, reports The Seattle Times.
In Australia: Roads, campgrounds closed in Waterhouse Conservation Area
(Nov. 2, 2011) -- The Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) wishes to advise November long weekend campers of road and campground closures in the Waterhouse Conservation Area.
N.M.’s Santa Fe National Forest waives fees for campgrounds, day-use areas
(Nov. 2, 2011) -- Agency officials said Tuesday that no fees will be charged on Nov. 11 at campgrounds and picnic areas in the Santa Fe National Forest in honor of Veterans Day, reports The Republic.
2012 North Dakota state park vehicle permit now available
(Nov. 2, 2011) -- The 2012 North Dakota State Park annual vehicle permit is now available and features the 80th anniversary of Beaver Lake State Park, located in south central North Dakota, 17 miles southeast of Napoleon.
Cummins announces new Vice President — Chief Manufacturing Officer
(Nov. 2, 2011) -- Jim Lyons will work on improving the company's worldwide manufacturing performance with an emphasis on successful delivery, schedule stability and attainment, and waste reduction.
Michigan’s state park system named best in country
(Nov. 2, 20110 -- The Department of Natural Resources announced today that Michigan state parks and recreation areas have won the 2011 National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Gold Medal for the top state park system in the nation.
Florida campgrounds, RV resort to host festival events
(Nov. 2, 2011) -- The fifth annual Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival will showcase kayaking and eco-events along Southwest Florida's waterways Nov. 3-6, and one local event will be held at the Upriver RV Resort in Fort Myers, reports the North Fort Myers Neighbor.
New Mexico campground host performs duties with best friend
(Nov. 2, 2011) -- Each summer for the past ten, Arizona City resident Dixie Boyer has gone to Northern New Mexico. With her the past four years has been her best friend and dog Snoopy, and for the past three she has been a Camphost for the New Mexico State Park System at Heron Lake, reports TriValley Central.