(Nov. 21, 2011) -- A wildfire of undetermined origin damaged 450 to 500 acres of timber in the easternmost section of Pere Marquette State Park in Illinois on Nov. 17. This section is closed and off-limits to hunting and other activities until further notice.
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Mike Thompson RV offers the Coachmen Clipper Ultra-Lite
(Nov. 21, 2011) -- Mike Thompson RV presents the new Coachmen Clipper Ultra-Lite Travel Trailer.
The idea of enforcing 21-day stays at campgrounds draws fire in Connecticut
(Nov. 14, 2011) -- A number of campers who overstayed their welcome at Connecticut's two shoreline parks prompted the state to enforce a law that limits camping stays to 21 days, reports the Middletown Press.
RVing lifestyle entices boomers
(Nov. 14, 2011) -- When it comes to RV purchases, the Poughkeepsie Journal reports there’s been growth across every age group, especially the baby boomers.
Former RV park might become a city boat launch
(Nov. 14, 2011) -- Depending on whom you ask, what to do with the former Linger Longer Mobile Home and RV Park is either a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that can't be passed up, or it's a financial disaster waiting to happen, reports Tampabay.com.
Teens charged with vandalizing New River George headquarters
(Nov. 14, 2011) -- Two rollerblading teens rubbed feces on parts of the New River Gorge National River headquarters in Glen Jean, W.Va., during an apparent spree of vandalism, a federal arrest warrant alleges, according to a report in The Charleston Gazette.
4 parks in Monterey County, Calif. slated to close unless sponsors step up
(Nov. 14, 2011) -- The four state parks in Monterey County facing closure next year still have no saviors in sight, despite new legislation that makes it easier to keep them open, reports The Salinas Californian.
Rhode Island holds ribbon-cutting for new wind turbine
(Nov. 14, 2011) -- A new, 100 kW wind turbine at Fishermen's Memorial State Park and Campground in Narragansett, R.I. will supply about half of the electrical needs for this popular state park and campground each year.
Oak Bottom Campground redesign moves foward in California
(Nov. 14, 2011) -- Whiskeytown National Recreation Area has announced the approval of the Finding of No Significant Impact for the Expansion and Redesign of the Oak Bottom Campground project in California.
Washington State Parks announces winter schedule
(Nov. 14, 2011) -- The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission announces its 2011-2012 winter schedule, with more than 80 parks remaining open seven days a week.