(Nov. 4, 2011) -- Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park are sponsoring the second annual River Cleanup Day on Nov. 12. Volunteers are needed to remove litter while spending a day canoeing, rafting or hiking along the Rio Grande, reports the Alpine Avalanche.
Breaking News
S.C. man indicted for hitting wife with car at KOA Campground
(Nov. 4, 2011) -- The Myrtle Beach Sun News reports that an Horry County grand jury indicted 61-year-old Leslie Gregory Bohannon on charges he struck his wife with their car during an argument at the KOA Campground in Myrtle Beach Aug. 5, according to court records.
Maryland-Delaware shores campgrounds are perfect fall spot
(Oct. 4, 2011) -- Though many campgrounds near the Maryland-Delaware shores are closed until spring, some, like Tall Pines in Lewes, stay open year-round. Fall is one of the best times to enjoy camping, with fewer bugs and smaller crowds, reports Delmarva Now.
Retirement-age Americans deferring dreams
(Nov. 4, 2011) -- CommonWealth Magazine reports that retirement assets such as homes and 401(k)s have taken huge blows from the recession, and less than a quarter of American workers have enough money in a 401(k) or similar plan to be able to live comfortably in retirement.
NTP Distribution offers next day fleet service to Southeast
(Nov. 3, 2011) -- NTP Distribution, Inc. today announced expanded next-day fleet delivery service to regions in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama beginning Nov. 7. This enhanced offering also extends delivery cut-off times from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time.
Good Sam announces sponsorship of 2011 Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo
(Nov. 3, 2011) -- The Good Sam RV Park & Resort Network announces its sponsorship of the Low Country Dinner Boil at the 2011 Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo presented by the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC).
Williams joins RVIA Board
(Nov. 3, 2011) -- Brad Williams, president and CEO of MVP RV, Inc., has been appointed to the RV Industry Association's Board of Directors to fill the open manufacturer seat vacated by John Rhymer, of Heartland RV, the group announced today.
Carriage RV seeks buyer
(Nov. 3, 2011) -- Company executives are working to sell Carriage and have about three or four suitors, Ed Kinney, vice president of sales and marketing, told the Elkhart Truth.
Recipe of the Week: Pig pickin’ cake
(Nov. 3, 2011) -- This week's recipe is for pig pickin' cake. Subie of Redd, Texas, said she made this recipe often while traveling in a RV. They enjoyed working as workampers for many years before settling in the Rio Grande Valley.
Dicor introduces metal RV roof primer
(Nov. 3, 2011) -- The primer provides better coating adhesion and prevention of rust bleed-through as part of a restoration system that also includes Dicor Products’ Elasomeric Metal RV Roof Coating and Coating Ready Cover Tape.