Storm damage closes parts of Illinois state park

(March 2, 2012) -- Some areas of Giant City State Park in southern Illinois are closed to park visitors until further notice while cleanup continues from damage done at the park. Non-compliance with the closures will result in tickets being issued by IDNR Conservation Police Officers. Tickets will also be issued for destruction of signs or barricades.

Small business owners benefit from workampers

(March 2, 2012) -- "The term 'workamper' was coined nearly 25 years ago, but most do not know the word refers to anyone who lives and works part or full-time from their RV -- whether self-employed in any type of business or in the more typical outdoor hospitality industry, campgrounds or for a corporation," said Anderson. "More importantly, people don’t have any idea there are tax advantages to working from your RV."

Missouri speedway gets campground expansion

(March 2, 2012) -- Planning, improving and prepping for the following race season begins right after fans and drivers leave Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland. Facility improvements will be ready for race fans on this year's opening night, April 14, one of the most noticeable being the expanded campground, reports WhoWon.com.

LVM Resort in Las Vegas earns 10-10-10 rating

(March 2, 2012) -- “We feel honored and appreciative to receive this perfect score and high recognition by Trailer Life again. We know that our guests look to their rating system for guidance when choosing a motorcoach resort and realize it is a tremendous resource for RVers,” said Poteet. “We take our professional ratings very seriously and are committed to maintaining our grounds and amenities while attracting guests and potential owners to LVM Resort.”

Canadian GDP growth slows in fourth quarter

(March 2, 2012) -- "The slowing in fourth-quarter 2011 GDP growth relative to the third quarter is disappointing; however, the monthly detail indicated that most of the slowing resulted from a drop in activity in November that was more than reversed in December," said Ferley. "This augurs well for growth in the first quarter of 2012 to bounce back to our current projection of a 2.5 percent annualized gain.

13 camping/fishing spots in Idaho

(March 2, 2012) -- The Bellingham Herald reports that if you're an angler in Idaho, there's no shortage of big water, and the state's great fishing destinations offer conveniences like boat ramps, marinas, lodges, campgrounds and more. The Bellingham Herald lists 13 of Idaho's well-known big lakes for fishing.