(Dec. 12, 2011) -- Trees knocked down by a windstorm Dec. 1 in the central Sierra Nevada will block forest roads and disrupt vacation plans for months to come, according to state and federal forest managers quoted in the Stockton Record.
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Florida RV park resident accused of killing neighbor
(Dec. 12, 2011) -- Friends and neighbors in LaBonte's Garden RV Park in North Fort Myers gathered Saturday evening to honor 41-year-old maintenance man Deane Wood, whose body was found in the home of a neighbor, reports WINK News.
Winter playground awaits Pennsylvania state park, forest visitors
(Dec. 12, 2011) -- "Our state parks roll out the 'welcome mat' to winter visitors entering a new world of outdoor excitement and adventure. We invite families to find a steep hill at a nearby state park and take the sleds for a spin, or stroll on a trail and enjoy the beauty and peace winter landscape offers."
Air conditioning, heating unit causes fire in Texas
(Dec. 12, 2011) -- A recreational vehicle was destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon after a malfunction in the air conditioning and heating unit, reports the Victoria Advocate.
In Australia: Greenspace strategy helps protect Queensland’s outdoor resources
(Dec. 12, 2011) -- The release of the Queensland Greenspace Strategy 2011-2020 today will assist the State Government in reaching its target of a 50 percent increase in land protected for conservation and outdoor recreation.
Propane appliance sparks Oregon RV park fire, kills two
(Dec. 12, 2011) -- Investigators have identified 26-year-old David Campbell and 35-year-old Dawn Bailey as the two people found dead Saturday morning inside a fire-destroyed RV at Salem RV Park in Salem, reports the Statesman Journal.
Discover Leisure’s debt at 35 million pounds
(Dec. 12, 2011) -- Administrators called in to deal with caravan and motorhome retailer Discover Leisure revealed that unsecured creditors that lent to the company are likely to miss out on nearly £35 million in claims, reports the Caravan Times.
Connecticut visitors spend $18.3 million camping in state parks
(Dec. 12, 2011) -- Visitors to Connecticut's state parks spent $997 million on tourism and outdoor activities in 2010, according to an economic impact study from the University of Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis, quoted in Hartford Business.
In California: Police car damaged by rolling RV
(Dec. 12, 2011) -- Lake County News reports that Officer Travis Lenz spotted the motorhome sitting in the middle of the roadway, with a male subject pushing it backwards. He pulled up to see what was happening, and after he got out, the motorhome rolled backward into his patrol car.
‘Smaller is better’
(Dec. 12, 2011) -- Torque News reports that Spartan Chassis' exhibition of two concept chassis at the 49th annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville shows a new trend: American RV buyers are starting to think smaller is better.