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(Dec. 9, 2013) -- Americans with annual household incomes of $75,000 or more are significantly more likely than lower- and middle-income Americans to say they are "very likely" to do at least some of their holiday shopping online. In fact, more say they will shop online than in department stores, discount stores, and specialty stores.

(Dec. 9, 2013) -- As winter roars up the East Coast, a lucky few are already preparing to escape the cold and stress of northern winters in their RVs. As they head for Florida, many of them will be making Myrtle Beach their halfway stop along the drive, Ocean Lakes Family Campground noted today.

(Dec. 9, 2013) -- Motorhomes came in at an average selling price at auction of $33,539, which is just under $3,000 (-8 percent) less than last month’s $36,522. Towables, including travel trailers, fifth wheels, and camping trailers, dropped to $9,517, a decline of $477 (-5 percent) from last month’s $9,994. Actual sales of motorhomes came in at 102 percent of book values, while towables managed an impressive 98 percent.

(Dec. 9, 2013) -- The company showed the highest stats for both unit growth, at 74.7 percent and market share growth of 52.2 percent, among the top 15 towable RV manufacturers. "So we pulled out all the stops this year, and it has really paid off. We are extremely pleased with our sales at the show. Sales to both our existing and new dealers are up from last year," said Boessler.

(December 9, 2013) All across America, state park systems are inviting citizens to start the New Year with a “First Day Hike” and celebration of nature.

(Dec. 9, 2013) -- supervisors of the Coconino and Kaibab national forests say people actively engaging in hunting or other recreation activities are not at risk of being cited or having their property considered abandoned after 72 hours, but they are limited to a 14-day site before the units must be moved, KJZZ reported.

(December 9, 2013) -- Anyone eager to get out cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling will find an abundance of opportunities at many Minnesota state parks and trails, thanks to this past week’s heavy snowfall.

(December 9, 2013) -- North Dakota's brutal winter is taking its toll on some people living in campers and motorhomes. Many campers find themselves ill-prepared for sub-zero temperatures and deadly wind chills.

(December 9, 2013) -- A campfire that spread led to the evacuation of 50 people from Kyffins Reserve at Mulwala yesterday. When the fire broke out it spread to heavy timber that had been uprooted by the March tornado.

(Dec. 9, 2013) -- The Specialty Equipment Marketing Association will kick-off its 2014 webinar series Jan. 9 with popular SEMA Show speaker and noted author Christine Corelli, who will deliver “Twenty Ideas in 20 Minutes -- Driving Business Growth and Fueling High Performance: How to Create a Sales-Service Excellence Culture.”