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(March 16, 2012) -- Patch.com reports that the Tampa Bay Spring RV Show started yesterday, and will run through Sunday at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. The show will feature motorhomes, travel trailers, folding tent campers and fifth wheels.

(March 16, 2012) -- "After speaking at many retail shows and listening to today's consumers, the definition of 'just looking' has changed," Sobel explained. "Clients today have shopped at shows, visited websites and online forums, talked to friends and likely researched dealers in multiple states or provinces before deciding to visit your dealership and say, 'just looking.'"

(March 15, 2012) -- On Saturday, March 31, staff from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and more than one hundred volunteers will spend the day hauling and spreading gravel and rock to repair and reinforce trails in Capitol State Forest. Each year, volunteers from diverse recreation interests get together to help repair trails and get them ready for the May 1 season opening of equestrian use.

(March 15, 2012) -- Robinson State Park is usually open all year round, but a June tornado and then an October snow storm left lots of debris and damage, keeping the park closed since November. After months of cleanup and preparation, the park is reopening on Sunday, reports WGGB.

(March 15, 2012) -- All energy management systems (EMS) and surge protectors manufactured by Progressive Industries are now covered by a lifetime warranty, the company announced today. "This warranty demonstrates Progressive Industries’ commitment to its valued customers, as well as the RV industry, to build and stand behind our electrical and surge protection products," said Fanelli. 

(March 15, 2012) -- Celebrating the theme, "Picture Yourself in a National Park," National Park Week will run from Saturday, April 21 through Sunday, April 29. Throughout the country, visitors can enjoy the beauty and wonder of 84 million acres of the world's most spectacular scenery, historic places and cultural treasures for FREE!

(March 15, 2012) -- The San Jose Mercury News reports that Castle Rock State Park will be removed from the state's closure list. The park will receive a $250,000 donation -- enough to keep it open for another year -- from the Sempervirens Fund, a nonprofit conservation group in Los Altos.

(March 15, 2012) -- The Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Parks and Forestry has decided to permanently close the upper river campground at Bull's Island Recreational Area. A tree health assessment found that the upper campground is susceptible to silt buildup from repeated floods that weakened roots of trees in this area.

(March 15, 2012) -- Come out to the first annual RV Learning Weekend, presented by the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Alberta, and pick up some tips on maintaining an exercise program while RVing and cooking nutritious meals away from home. The event will be held Ol' MacDonald's Resort in Erskine, May 25-27, reports the Edmonton Journal.

(March 15, 2012) -- Revenues for the nine months ending Jan. 31, 2012 are $22.8 million, eight percent higher than the prior period; cash flow from operations of $10.3 million (52 cents per share) is 15 percent higher than the prior period.