(Aug. 2, 2012) -- The first half of the new RV campground at Big Hollow Recreation Area is set to open Friday, Aug. 3 at 3 p.m. About 18 sites will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. No utilities are yet available on the campground.

(Aug. 2, 2012) -- For the most part this summer, Wyoming’s state parks and recreation sites have escaped damage from wildfires. But officials expect visitation to be affected because of fire restrictions and bans on open campfires, reports TriValley Central.

(Aug. 2, 2012) -- The new Car Kit features an advanced noise and echo cancellation system, which dramatically reduces background noise for the caller and removes ambient noise for the driver.

(Aug. 2, 2012) -- KAALtv.com reports that 79-year-old Mike Caligiuri, of California, plans to golf in every state to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project.

(Aug. 2, 2012) -- The Aspen Times reports that because of an increase in bear activity, a “food storage order” is now in effect at all developed recreation sites in the Aspen-Sopris Ranger District, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

(Aug. 2, 2012) -- New Mexico State Park Division officials announce that El Vado Lake State Park is open, however the Sands Cove and South Point areas of the park will be closed to vehicle access beginning Aug. 3, 2012. Receding water levels have left these areas a significant distance from the water and are not being used by the public.

(Aug. 2, 2012) -- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is reminding citizens that there is still time to try camping at a Pennsylvania state park before summer comes to a close.

(Aug. 2, 2012) -- "We at Mike Thompson's RV want to do our part to help American Soldiers and their families that are in need of assistance, to be able to give back to those who have given so much. We are delighted to be able to donate the funds raised to WEODWF [Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation] for the service they provide," said David Revere, Mike Thompson RV.

(Aug. 2, 2012) -- There are more than 100 public beach accesses and 15 state park campgrounds on the coast. Out of 363 miles of coastline, Oregon has 200 miles of sandy beach where people can enjoy a walk, build sand castles, beachcomb, toss Frisbees and relax. The other 163 miles are rocky shores and headlands, containing some of the best tidepooling on the west coast.

(Aug. 2, 2012) -- "Our strategy of blended growth combined with improved operating performance is the right plan for Spartan. Our quarterly results showed the progress we have made on both fronts. We expect to make further progress in operational improvements as we relocate Utilimaster's operations to Bristol and the Reach to Charlotte, among other operational initiatives," said Sztykiel.