(Nov. 16, 2011) -- Consultants who polled campers over the summer say Beavermead Campground is a good value for Peterborough. But they couldn't compare it to other similar camping areas in Canada, because there aren't any, reports the Peterborough Examiner.
Breaking News
U.S. inflation eases as industrial production jumps
(Nov. 16, 2011) -- The overall October consumer price index fell by 0.1 percent, plus U.S. industrial production jumped 0.7 percent in October, which was above market expectations for a 0.4 percent gain.
Two charged in Massachusetts campground burglary
(Nov. 16, 2011) -- Police Chief Stephen Kozloski Jr. said two men have been charged this week in a breaking and entering investigation at Sunsetview Campground in Monson, reports MassLive.com.
Activities keep guests busy at desert RV resort
(Nov. 16, 2011) -- Originally conceived as a snowbird RV resort with healing natural hot springs, the Fountain of Youth Spa offers an increasing array of health and wellness services, including onsite hair and nail salons, massage therapists, as well as therapeutic exercise classes, including water aerobics, tai chi, yoga and Zumba.
Cummins announces expansion of test facilities
(Nov. 16, 2011) -- The Cummins Technical Center in North Charleston, S.C., will be capable of running a variety of engines and test a wide range of fuels. Plans call for hiring 31 new engineers, mechanical technicians and electrical technicians immediately with more potential hires in the future.
California’s Los Padres National Forest reopens roads closed during 2009 fire
(Nov. 16, 2011) -- Miranda Pine Road (11N03) from Sierra Madre Road (32S13) to Pine Canyon Road (11N04) will reopen to vehicle traffic, as will the Buckhorn OHV Trail (11N06) and Brookshire Road (11N04). The Horseshoe Springs and Brookshire campgrounds will now be accessible to vehicles.
Mexico, Mo., campground may see fee increase
(Nov. 16, 2011) -- The Mexico Ledger reports that users of the Lakeview Park Campgrounds in Mexico could see a slight increase in camping fees.
Quick Fist tames clutter
(Nov. 15, 2011) -- Made of heavy-duty, transportation-grade rubber, the one-piece clamp comes in two models to handle many tasks. The standard Quick Fist holds up to 22 pounds, and the Super Quick Fist secures up to 50 pounds. Better than hooks or plastic clamps, Quick Fist cinches tightly and will stretch rather than break.
Alberta campground to open next year with basic service, seasonal contractor
(Nov. 16, 2011) -- Vulcan County Council decided during its Nov. 2 meeting that during the 2012 camping season, the county will send out a request for proposals to run the Twin Valley campground, reports the Vulcan Advocate.
CanaDream taps RV-ID for inventory management
(Nov. 16, 2011) -- “RV|ID lets us know where each of our rental RVs is and helps us detect theft or improper use and locate the RV in an emergency, all in real-time” said Hodge. “Deploying RV|ID is in furtherance of our ongoing corporate strategy of leveraging the latest technology to improve our business and the RV guest holiday experience.”