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(Dec. 18, 2012) --  Queensland National Parks Minister Steve Dickson is reminding the thousands of people expected to flock to Queensland’s national parks this summer to book their camping holidays as soon as possible through a new online system.

(Dec. 18, 2012) -- BBC stars Nick Baker, a wildlife enthusiast, and Andy Torbet, an extreme adventurer and zoologist, are set to make an appearance at the Spring Caravan & Camping Show in February, reports the Caravan Times.

(Dec. 18, 2012) -- Regulations proposed by the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation would ban smoking on pool decks and playgrounds at all state parks, but other non-smoking areas would vary from region to region, reports the Auburn Citizen.

(Dec. 18, 2012) -- "We view this 36-foot classic camper as both an inspiring and challenging space for art installations," they said in a press release. "We want the Spartan to be a platform for experimental art, and a space for artists to take chances. From the viewer’s perspective, we want to engender excitement about art and engage them on a new level. "

(Dec. 18, 2012) -- Today, the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, celebrates 45 years of support for our nation’s most sacred places. On Dec. 18, 1967 the United States Congress recognized the critical need for an official organization tasked with ensuring private support for America’s treasured places.

(Dec. 18, 2012) -- Michigan authorities hope the installation of two emergency phones at Muskegon County’s Duck Lake State Park will prevent additional drownings in that area, reports the Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com.

(Dec. 18, 2012) -- DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation wants to find out more about how Delawareans want to spend their time participating in outdoor recreation activities. Public comments are due Jan. 15.

(Dec. 18, 2012) -- "There have been so many new developments, new brands and exciting changes here at EverGreen in the last year, we decided to launch a new website that is specifically designed and enhanced to showcase all of our products and keep our dealers and consumers up to date on everything that is going on," said Lantz.

(Dec. 18, 2012) -- “What we heard was we needed to soften up our interiors even more, and possibly eliminate some of the shiny, aluminum edges and trim on the cabinetry and walls," Tuttle added. "Well, we did just that with our new optional black powder coated trim package, which is available in our traditional maple cabinetry or our new rich, cherry cabinetry."

(Dec. 18, 2012) -- About a year ago, Tommy Giodone, owner of Tommy G Productions, streamlined his business, purchasing a 53-foot Featherlite trailer. The rig hauls 80-head of sheep and comes with living quarters, writes the Pueblo Chieftain.