(Oct. 1, 2013) -- Although national parks and national wildlife refuges are closed because of the federal government shutdown, Indiana’s 24 state parks and eight reservoir properties remain open for business as usual.

(Oct. 1, 2013) -- The Arizona State Parks Department said it will try to minimize the damage to the state's tourism industry by accommodating campers displaced by the shutdown of the federal government, writes KPHO Phoenix.

(Oct. 1, 2013) -- "One of the frustrations salespeople frequently share is how they have to deal with clients who get low prices off the Internet from multiple states away," said Sobel. "It is important to acknowledge that this is not new and it is unlikely to ever change.  There will always be a competitor who does not know that you can’t make up for losing money by doing volume."

(Oct. 1, 2013) -- EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC displayed over 50 of its new 2014 travel trailer, fifth wheel and toy hauler models at the EverGreen Dealer Open House that wrapped up Sept. 19 in Elkhart, Ind. Three new lines were introduced to dealers for the first time: the 2014 Tesla and Amped toy haulers and the 2014 Alfa Gold fifth wheel.

(Oct. 1, 2013) -- Tom Johnson Camping Center will donate a portion of the proceeds from the month of October to the hospitals, which provide free care to children, education to medical professionals and research and development for the entire medical community.

(Oct. 1, 2013) -- “The 2013 Hershey RV show was a great success for Roadtrek, our new models showcased extremely well and we had record units sold for this show,” said Hammill. “We are looking forward to keeping the momentum going as we continue to launch new products and technologies this fall.”

(Oct. 1, 2013) -- The tour is a high-impact, on-site consumer event that showcases RVs as ideal tailgate vehicles and provide fans the opportunity to tour the units, said Baker, who noted several thousand consumers have toured the two units through the first half of the tour.

(Oct. 1, 2013) -- In June, Go RVing announced that its Facebook page had reached 100,000 followers. Facebook reports only 1 percent of all its brand-affiliated pages reach that status.  In just three months’ time, Go RVing has doubled its following to more than 207,000.

(Oct. 1, 2013) -- “During this webinar, dealers will learn about our 10 new trailer and RV products we’ve recently released,” said Randy Fisher, national sales manager for Torklift International. “I am also going to explain the benefits of becoming a Torklift certified dealer.”

(Oct. 1, 2013) -- “This relationship will allow our dealers to save time and simplify the credit application and contract creation process,” said Goodwin. “At the same time, we can help them connect with lending sources that are using AppOne.”