(Jan. 20, 2012) -- Outdoor Magazine, the outdoor industry's monthly paper trade publication, presents the 2011 Social Media Awards, recognizing the outdoor brands that have embraced the power of social media to successfully engage the greatest number of fans during the past year.
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Indiana politician seeks sales tax exemption for RVs
(Jan. 20, 2012) -- The bill would exempt sales tax of RVs and cargo trailers to nonresident purchasers who take their new RV purchase out of Indiana for use or to register in another state. Under current law, Indiana RV and cargo trailer dealers are required to collect 7 percent in Indiana sales tax for sales to nonresidents.
Encore Resorts gear up for baseball Spring training
(Jan. 20, 2012) -- Ward said RV travelers who want the best in resort-style amenities can choose from 19 different Encore RV Resorts locations across Arizona. Each location offers unique amenities and activities, such as swimming pools, spas, fitness centers, lounges, sports courts, organized activities, Wi-Fi access and more.
Texas police searching for missing RVers
(Jan. 20, 2012) -- Nobody has heard from Ontario residents Bruce and Linda Stewart for weeks, and Texas police are now searching for them after their son filed a missing person report, the Fort Frances Times reported.
Navistar to host annual Analyst and Investor Day Feb. 1
(Jan. 20, 2012) -- Numerous products on display will showcase how the company's strategy of utilizing one chassis, two bodies and three engine platforms to design integrated, best-in-class vehicles that meet the full-range of customer needs will result in reduced investment, cost efficiencies and continued margin expansion.
Ireland’s Caravan & Motorhome Show to run Jan. 27-29
(Jan. 20, 2012) -- Waterford Today reports that Ireland's biggest ever Caravan and Motorhome Show will run alongside this year's Holiday World Show, and Over 55s Show, Friday through Sunday, Jan. 27-29 at the RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin.
Arizona RV resort gets $1 million facelift
(Jan. 20, 2012) -- O'Leary revamped the resort's main boulevard by installing curbs and repaving the street. The project also upgraded the electric conduit infrastructure at Rincon Country West RV Resort.
Proposed changes will save Corps of Engineers $1.9 million annually
(Jan. 20, 2012) -- Tight budgets are requiring the Little Rock District of the Army Corps of Engineers to propose changes at several of its parks, such as changing recreation operations at 29 parks, including closing 13 campgrounds, four partial campgrounds, four day use areas, one partial day use area, and 10 boat ramps.
Canadian inflation moderates in December
(Jan. 20, 2012) -- The major contributor to the decline in both the all-items and core measure consumer price index was the unexpectedly large 2.3 percent drop in motor vehicle prices. Statistics Canada attributed this sizeable drop to manufacturers offering discounts on the new 2012 models.
City council approves Kanab, Utah RV park
(Jan. 20, 2012) -- Mike Schollian, owner of the Treasure Trail Motel, began inquiries with Kanab’s Planning Commission in March of last year about putting an RV park behind his motel. On Jan. 10, the Kanab City Council voted unanimously to permit it, reports Southern Utah News.