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(Nov. 1, 2011) -- The values of motorhomes rose a very slight $86 this past month, less than two tenths of a percent of the $42,271 average sales price. Towables, including travel trailers, fifth wheels, and camping trailers, reversed their declines and actually rose $14, an even smaller percentage of one tenth of one percent of the $9,884 sale price.

(Nov. 1, 2011) -- The Courtenay City Council is involved in legal moves against the owners of Maple Pool Campground to ensure the site complies with municipal zoning bylaws, which could mean it ends up being shut down. Now several local people are calling on election candidates to state whether they would vote to halt the enforcement if elected, reports Canada.com.

(Nov. 1, 2011) -- "This will not be a work truck," Chetcuti said. "This is a serious overland vehicle with all the off-road capabilities of our other vehicles. This also gives us the opportunity to add a tray bed or make a recreation vehicle."

(Nov. 1, 2011) -- It was Nov. 10, 2010 when Brad "Bubba" and Kari-Jo "K.J." Pearson opened Rightway RV in Kelso. Combined, the couple has 30 years of experience in the RV business, and word-of-mouth has been rewarding as they focus on building life-long relationships with their customers, reports the Valley Bugler Newspaper.

(Nov. 1, 2011) -- Georgia Department of Natural Resources officials said Monday that construction on Don Carter State Park at Lake Lanier may not begin until 2012, reports the Gainesville Times.

(Nov. 1, 2011) -- "Today’s ISM manufacturing report points to the goods-producing sector maintaining an upward trajectory into the final calendar quarter of 2011," said Jeffries. "While the decline in the headline gauge of manufacturing activity is disappointing, there are sources of encouragement."

(Nov. 1, 2011) -- The Carlisle Sentinel reports that the family campground at Pine Grove Furnace State Park is closing earlier than normal for the season because of extensive damage from the weekend snowstorm.

(Nov. 1, 2011) -- MyFox Phoenix reports that the Yavapai County Sheriff's office is looking to identify the body of a man found by hikers near the Beaver Creek Campground on Aug. 30. A sketch artist has completed a portrait of the man's face with the hope that someone will recognize him.

(Nov. 1, 2011) -- During the holidays, retailers go on a seasonal hiring spree, and like many other companies, Amazon hires "workampers" -- people who travel the country working seasonal or short-term jobs -- at its distribution centers, as the company scrambles to fulfill an influx of orders, reports TechFlash.

(Nov. 1, 2011) -- To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network in portions of Lorain County, including Findley State Park.