(Jan. 24, 2012) -- Ray and Becky Cichello from Catawba, Va., won the December sweepstakes for a free months stay at the Signature Naples Motorcoach Resort in Naples. Three more winners will be chosen through February and March. Any RV adventurer may still enter for their chance to win by visiting the Signature Resorts website.
Breaking News
New York DEC fines U.S. Energy $187,500 for water quality violations
(Jan. 24, 2012) -- During heavy rain events in Sept. 2011, Dec. 2011 and Jan. 2012, significant amounts of sediment from U.S. Energy's mining roads and well pads in Pennsylvania's Allegheny National Forest washed into nearby waterways, resulting in severe turbidity in the waters of Yeager Brook within Allegany State Park.
Ares closes funding facility with Sumitomo Mitsui
(Jan. 24, 2012) -- "SMBC's strong financial commitment expands our borrowing capacity, further diversifies our funding sources and improves our overall funding costs. We look forward to having a mutually rewarding, long term relationship with SMBC."
RVers help parks weather difficult times
(Jan. 23, 2012) -- According to the News-Sun, one reason the RV park and campground industry is weathering these difficult times is the many people who love to live on wheels.
Florida ARVC says worst is behind the industry
(Jan. 23, 2012) -- "The worst is over," said Robert Cornwell, spokesman for the Florida Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, told the News Sun. "With the economy and political situation the way they are, things are unstable, but better than two years ago, much more positive.
California mobile home park owners seek to allow RVs
(Jan. 23, 2012) -- The owners of Royal Oaks Mobilehome Community park have begun the process to amend their permit to allow travel trailers and recreational vehicles, reports the Visalia Times-Delta.
Indiana state parks offer lodging for Giants, Patriots fans
(Jan. 23, 2012) -- Winter camping, with access to running water and heated restrooms, is available at Brown County State Park near Nashville (50 miles from downtown Indianapolis) for less than $18 a night for a campsite with electricity.
Bisbee, Ariz., looks to eliminate permanent RV living
(Jan. 23, 2012) -- During Thursday's meeting, members of the Bisbee Planning and Zoning Commission discussed an amendment to the city code regarding the use of RVs and travel trailers, in hopes of eliminating the use of RVs as living quarters, reports the Sierra Vista Herald.
Caravanners to form new branch of Australian club
(Jan. 23, 2012) -- Caravanners and other RV owners are expected to descend on the Lake Hume Caravan Park next month in a move to start a new Border Region Branch of the Australian Caravan Club.
Fort Myers RV dealers, buyers see signs of recovery
(Jan. 23, 2012) -- The recreational vehicle industry is on the road to recovery, according to The News-Press, quoting Southwest Florida dealers and other merchants at the annual Fort Myers RV Show that kicked off Thursday.