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(Feb. 8, 2012) -- It takes a lot of money to keep Yellowstone National Park in working condition for the millions who visit each year, which is why Rep. Keith Gingery, R-Jackson, is sponsoring a bill that would put an additional one cent sales tax on purchases made in Yellowstone, reports the Powell Tribune.

(Feb. 8, 2012) -- According to the National Park Service, trips to national parks have increased, up about five percent in the last two years, and national park tours have increased at an even faster rate, 20 percent in the last year, reports the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

(Feb. 8, 2012) -- On Monday, Assemblyman Jared Huffman introduced Assembly Bill 1589, the California State Parks Stewardship Act of 2012, which contains several proposals to address short- and long-term needs to keep parks from closing, reports the Marin Independent-Journal.

(Feb. 8, 2012) -- "This alternative to the mass-produced copycat trailers is as clean as you will find in this price segment as far as fit and finish goes,” said Harlan. "We are very proud and honored to be the first to handle this newest product from Gulf Stream Coach in the United States."

(Feb. 8, 2012) -- If you're 60 to 80-plus, would enjoy climbing ladders to paint lofty exteriors, fix century old plumbing or rewire a building that was originally lit by gas fixtures, and you have a recreational vehicle, then an Assemblies of God group might be interested in your services, writes The Daily News.

(Feb. 8, 2012) -- “Prime Time Manufacturing is honored to have earned this Outstanding Achievement Award,” said Rank. “Only having a single deviation for the entire year is a credit to the hard work of our employees and the invaluable daily feedback and assistance received from the Forest River corporate codes and quality groups.  It certainly is a team effort.”

(Feb. 8, 2012) -- Wausau's Budget Auto Plus, a used car dealership, recently expanded its business to include motorcycles, boats, campers and various recreational vehicles, reports the Wisconsin Rapids Tribune.

(Feb. 8, 2012) -- Out & About Live reports that The Midsummer Motorhome and Caravan Show -- The Great Escape -- will take place on June 15-17 at Kelmarsh Hall, located 11 miles north of Northampton.

(Feb. 8, 2012) -- KTVU San Francisco reports copper wire thieves are narrowing in on California state parks. One ranger reports thieves cost $30,000 worth of damage in a year in one park.

(Feb. 8, 2012) -- Everything Long Beach presents a Long Beach RV vacation itinerary that highlights the outdoor recreation possibilities as well as the history of this city on the Pacific.