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(Feb. 14, 2012) -- Rand McNally and Woodall's are partnering to include Woodall's campground data in Rand McNally's TripMaker RVND GPS units for RVers. The data will be pre-loaded in devices shipping mid-April, and also will be available to current owners via a simple and free download in early Q2.

(Feb. 14, 2012) -- "The rise in growth in January retail sales after unchanged activity in December is encouraging and suggests that rising employment is providing the means for households to increase purchases," said Ferley. "In fact, the data are consistent with some modest improvement in the volume of consumer spending in the first quarter of 2012 relative to the fourth quarter of 2011."

(Feb. 14, 2012) -- Kevin Phillips has been named executive vice president – North America for Thetford Corporation, a leading global supplier of sanitation and refrigeration products for the recreational vehicle, marine and heavy-truck industries.

(Feb. 13, 2012) -- Ultra-Fab's electric-start generator Model 3500E boasts 4,000 peak watts and 3,500 running watts and is ideal for toy haulers, travel trailers, and fifth wheel trailers. This powerful model comes standard with several upgrades, including electric start (battery included), 6.5-hp, 4-stroke engine, trigital meter, and 30-amp RV plug. It even comes with a durable vinyl cover for storage and a handle with wheel kit.

(Feb. 13, 2012) -- NewsOK.com reports a law that prohibits sex offenders from living together will lead to residents of a nonprofit mobile home park needing to find a new home.

(Feb. 13, 2012) -- This year’s winners received a plaque and an all expenses paid cruise to the Bahamas for two in March. Awards were given to Stag sales consultants and managers who exceeded 2011 sales performance goals.

(Feb. 13, 2012) -- The Las Vegas Review-Journal describes a man was sleeping in his recreational vehicle early Friday morning when his canine companions alerted him to a fire and saved his life.

(Feb. 13, 2012) -- From Oregon, the Siuslaw News reports volunteers who serve as campground hosts and caretakers at Siuslaw National Forest recreation sites were informed this week that as of April 1, they will no longer receive a daily allowance to help with expenses.

(Feb. 13, 2012) -- WSPA reports the governor of South Carolina has asked the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism director to get the state’s 49 state parks running in the black, without the assistance of the general fund.

(Feb. 13, 2012) -- Nonprofit group Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods is seeking to prevent closure of Austin Creek State Recreation Area in Guerneville and restore services at several beaches and campgrounds along the Sonoma County coast, reports the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.