(Jan. 10, 2013) -- By providing guidelines to the makers of tents, sleeping bags, and other associated manufacturers, voluntary consensus standards help make safe, responsible winter camping a reality.

(Jan. 10, 2013) -- A sex offender from Ohio was taken into custody at an RV park north of Houston, Texas late Wednesday night, Montgomery County deputies told KHOU.

(Jan. 10, 2013) -- A 31-year-old Comal County woman continues to recover in the hospital, at the San Antonio Military Medical Center, after she was shot in the head early yesterday morning outside a local RV park, reports KGNB 1420 AM.

(Jan. 10, 2013) -- The user friendly, 504-page spiral bound guide reflects the authors ongoing commitment to providing a credible resource based on personal park visits and observations. "Whether it’s an upscale resort, destination park, interstate overnight stop or suitable public park, our readers have come to expect a reliable assessment for their RV travels,” said Ken Hamill.

(Jan. 10, 2013) -- “The Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association is pleased to be able to interact using social media with our camping families and create a fun and engaging contest promoting this event and our participating parks,” said Vaughan. “We are happy for the participation of our PA KOA Campgrounds and hope that the segment is as fun to watch as the preview.” 

(Jan. 10, 2013) -- The annual Poker Ride-Hike-Paddle fundraiser for Little Manatee River State Park is Saturday, Jan. 19 at the park in Wimauma, Fla., reports the Riverview Current.

(Jan. 10, 2013) -- Wyong Council has given the thumbs down to developing additional waste dump sites for recreational vehicles across the town, despite claims that they would stimulate the local economy, reports Cumberland Courier Newspapers.

(Jan. 10, 2013) -- RVT.com, an online RV classified ad engine, reports on new data gleaned from its iPhone and iPad app offerings, finding that mobile app visitors are now exploring deeper into the website than their desktop counterparts.

(Jan. 10, 2013) -- "I fully expect Navistar will entertain offers for sale and have, in fact, already rejected several offers," said Osborne. "However, it has come to my attention that some of our competitors are using scare tactics with our customers suggesting that the company will be sold or forced into bankruptcy and that our warranties will be void. Those tactics are reprehensible. Navistar is well funded and under no threat of bankruptcy."

(Jan. 10, 2013) -- Touring visitors may soon have another home away from home at a new camping and caravanning site at Port Talbot's Margam Park, reports This is South Wales.