(March 29, 2012) -- KDWPT reminds all state park users that parks will not take cabin, campsite, or other reservations from April 1-16. The shutdown will allow the agency to transition to a new reservation system called the Outdoor Recreation Management System (ORMS) hosted by Reserve America.

(March 29, 2012) -- Piatelli Auctions announced today that it will auction off the buildings used by RV maker MVP RV April 19 starting at noon. The auction, which is valued at $20 million, includes two industrial steel buildings totalling 460,570 square feet on 34 acres of property zoned M-1.

(March 29, 2012) -- Prior to joining Redwood RV, Hilton Riggins had more than 10 years of business-to-business sales experience in several industries. His proven track record of increased sales and building dealer networks made him an excellent addition to Redwood RV, said Craven.

(March 29, 2012) -- The Register-Guard writes that retirees can set out on a brand new path in life. It may require a little work, like for campground hosts Jo and Don Leach, but it may also become an ongoing adventure.

(March 29, 2012) -- With this new patented technology, Polytrope STR Cap Resins can be easily formulated to match any color and achieve any gloss level, from an ultra low-gloss textured surface to a "painted metal" appearance.  The surfaces are resistant to staining, cracking, peeling, and gravel impact.   

(March 29, 2012) -- Keystone RV Company announced today the addition of Bella Vista RV Centre as its newest Vantage dealer.  Located at 31 Booth Street in Hawkestone, Ontario, Bella Vista RV Centre is one of Canada’s largest full-line dealerships, said Troy Nusbaum, Vantage product manager. 

(March 29, 2012) -- Officials at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park in eastern Shasta County are planning to build a $1.1 million visitor center later this year, reports the Record-Searchlight. Park officials plan to renovate a 1,217-square-foot concession building and turn it into a "major educational center."

(March 29, 2012) -- On Tuesday, Minnesota regulators delayed approving new air pollution rules to protect natural areas after Cliffs Natural Resources, which operates three taconite plants on the Iron Range, said the rules were too strict and might bring production to a halt, reports the Star Tribune.

(March 29, 2012) -- HB 2362, a bill that would protect Arizona State Parks’ revenue from any further legislative sweeps, was on its way to Gov. Jan Brewer’s desk Monday after winning approval from the Senate, reports Green Valley News.

(March 29, 2012) -- A handful of state lawmakers recently introduced AB 1589 to address pending park closures on several fronts. The bill would earmark $25 million worth of bonds to upgrade facilities, and create a special license plate like ones that fund other environmental causes in California, reports The California Report.