(Oct. 10, 2013) -- Join Mounds State Park in Anderson for a weekend of not-so-scary, family-friendly fun, Oct. 18-20.

(Oct. 10, 2013) -- CNPSR-gathered figures show that the shutdown is resulting in 715,000 visitors lost daily (based on October 2012 national park attendance numbers), $76 million in lost visitor spending per day and $450,000 in lost revenue each day.

(Oct. 10, 2013) -- Yorkshire has been crowned the top caravanning county in the UK, according to new figures released by the National Caravan Council (NCC). Last year, caravan enthusiasts in Yorkshire’s towns and villages purchased just under 2,000 new tourers (1,966).

(Oct. 10, 2013) -- So far, 2013 has been a great year for the recreation vehicle and campground industry in Michigan, with consumer show attendance, campground reservations, and unit sales were on the rise. Motorhome sales through July were up 29 percent, and towable unit sales were up over 4 percent compared to 2012, MARVAC reported.

(Oct. 10, 2013) -- IFAwebnews.com reports that a federal district court judge in New York has dismissed a lawsuit brought against New York Life Insurance Co. by Cummins Inc. for losses sustained through a number of variable universal life insurance policies.

(Oct. 10, 2013) -- La Mesa RV is representing four of EverGreen's newest luxury models at the 61st annual California RV show in Booth 2006. La Mesa will represent the award-winning Lifestyle Luxury RV, Bay Hill and Alfa Gold fifth-wheels, along with the new Tesla Toy Hauler fifth-wheel.

(Oct. 10, 2013) -- Initial unemployment claims in the United States jumped by 66,000 to 374,000 in the week ending Oct. 5. This represented the highest level of claims since the end of March and the largest weekly jump since the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in November, RBC Economics reported today.

(Oct. 10, 2013) -- Walker County Commissioner Bebe Heiskell claims the county forgot to file paper work required by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to build an RV park. As a result, the mistake will cost tax payers $10,000, reports WRCB.

(Oct. 10, 2013) -- The Victoria Advocate writes that if you'd like to escape the busy city but still be able to watch your favorite shows, the Victoria Coleto Creek KOA Campground, which opened last fall, is like staying in a motel but with campfires and fishing.

(Oct. 10, 2013) -- "With the GO-Easy, SylvanSport has developed a product with a streamlined focus on loading, storing, and towing outdoor adventure gear with ease, said Mundt. "The GO-Easy squarely addresses the public's need to safely -- and easily -- move gear from Point A to Point B, while avoiding the five worst towing nightmares."