(Jan. 11, 2013) -- "If you’ve never tried it, want to build your confidence or are just sick of your partner’s driving, drop by the outdoor feature area outside Hall 1 and let The Camping and Caravanning Club expert tutors advise you on everything you need to know to tow safely, efficiently and economically," said Duffy. "They can even help advise and recommend the type of caravan best suited to you and your car."

(Jan. 11, 2013) -- The United States trade deficit widened to a larger than expected $48.7 billion in November 2012. This marked a relatively sharp deterioration following a $42.1 billion shortfall in October and marked the largest deficit since April 2012, said Janzen. Canada's November 2012 merchandise trade deficit widened sharply to $2.0 billion from an upwardly revised $0.6 billion shortfall in October.

(Jan. 10, 2013) -- "First, consumer spending is 46 percent higher among companies that offer loyalty card programs," said Christian. "Plus, gift cards are one of the most popular gift items, second only to clothing. Offering gift cards is really an opportunity for smaller businesses to level the playing field when competing against big, national firms."

(Jan. 10, 2013) -- In California, Irvine's city council voted in favor of seeking proposals from auditors to take a closer look at the Great Park's books since 2005, reports the Orange County Register.

(Jan. 10, 2013) -- Forty thousand cases of Lyme disease are documented in the U.S. alone every year and health experts are predicting 2013 to be another bad year, according to a press release from Insect Shield. Insect Shield’s EPA-registered technology converts clothing and gear into effective and convenient insect protection.

(Jan. 10, 2013) -- For over 45 years, the Pittsburgh RV Show has drawn RV and camping enthusiasts from the tri-state area and further. Come see new RV models and receive expert advice from the industries' top representatives.

(Jan. 10, 2013) -- “Given our commitment to the RV industry, we want to be more accessible and active in the community where a large majority of RVs are produced and where more than 70 percent of our operations are located,” said Orthwein. “With so many of Thor’s operations located in Elkhart and neighboring LaGrange counties, it makes sense to have our corporate management and support services as close to as many of our operating subsidiaries as possible.”

(Jan. 10, 2013) -- Virginia State Parks continues the trend of recent years with a new attendance record in 2012 of 8,366,179 visitors, an increase of 7 percent over 2011. Overnight attendance in state parks also set a record with 1,101,915 visitors, a 4 percent increase over 2011, the previous record year.

(Jan. 10, 2013) -- Some of the area's most renowned RV dealers are coming together to offer special show rates, on-the-spot financing, and factory incentives at the 45th annual Indy RV Expo, being held Jan. 12-20 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.

(Jan. 10, 2013) -- According to the Bismarck Tribune, part of the park master plan for North Dakota's Fort Abraham Lincoln, if funding is approved by the 2015 Legislature, is to build a new campground with possibly 60 to 75 new camping pads.