(Nov. 8, 2011) -- More than 340 Fort Collins families have been displaced in the last dozen years from three mobile home parks shut down to make way for commercial or residential developments. Now another 32 families face the same reality as Bender Mobile Home Park gets ready to shut down, reports The Coloradoan.
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KOA recognizes its "rising stars"
(Nov. 8, 2011) -- The Montpelier Creek, Idaho, KOA Campground, owned and operated by Stuart and Kathleen Marshall, was named the Kampgrounds of America Rising Star Award winner Monday.
Florida city plans to convert old ranch into nature park
(Nov. 8, 2011) -- The Orlando Sentinel reports that campgrounds, fishing docks, a conservation area and boardwalks that wind through woods are all part of Winter Garden's plan for a multimillion-dollar recreation and nature area in the city.
NTP opens northeast distribution center
(Nov. 8, 2011) -- “The Northeast is a crucial market for NTP and one we’ve been planning to enter holistically for a long time,” said Boyd. “One of the most exciting things about our partnership with Keystone is our ability to grow much quicker than we would have otherwise been able to.”
Bar and grill, campground proposed near new trail in Woodward, Iowa
(Nov. 8, 2011) -- Cousins Rick and Steve Bice and friend Lon Seemann, three longtime Woodward residents, are capitalizing on the popularity of the new High Trestle Trail by making plans to open a bar and grill and six-acre campground, reports the DesMoinesRegister.com.
South Dakota KOA owner wins Lifetime Achievement Award
(Nov. 8, 2011) -- Richard Cutler owns and operates 10 KOA campgrounds in North America, more than any other single franchisee. "He and his management team have played integral parts in several of KOA's industry leading programs," said KOA CEO Jim Rogers.
Work at Nevada shooting range saves money for county, RVers
(Nov. 8, 2011) -- Rick Knopick lives in his RV for months at a time, along with his wife, at the Clark County Shooting Range in Las Vegas. He participates in the range's host camper program, which means he helps maintain the $61 million range in exchange for free camping, reports the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
New Sobel video teaches sales reps to turn units efficiently
(Nov. 8, 2011) -- "When we turn deals to our manager, we are being respectful of our clients time, respectful of the cost to our dealership to bring in the client, and giving the client the opportunity to buy from the best business with the best service and the best salesperson," said Sobel.
B.C. RV dealer’s motorhome campaign to feed the hungry
(Nov. 8, 2011) -- Vancouver Island's Big Boy’s Toys RV Center is helping to feed the hungry with its annual campaign to fill a motorhome with food, reports BCLocalNews.
Is your motorhome ready for winter?
(Nov. 8, 2011) -- “At Peak Leisure Vehicles, we can provide customers with a check list and some pointers for safe winter travel. We always advise that you should check the battery, oil levels, gas and water systems, along with other features."