(Dec. 8, 2011) -- Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton announced Tuesday that the Council of State has approved the purchase of 1,221 acres at Rutherford County’s Rumbling Bald Mountain to expand Chimney Rock State Park, reports BlueRidgeNow.com.

(Dec. 8, 2011) -- This week's recipe is for pico de gallo. It was submitted by Becky from Milano, Texas, who said she’s been an avid RVer since she was a little girl, going on trips with her dad and older sister.

(Dec. 8, 2011) -- MMM will be offering a new series of free seminars over two days at The National Motorhome Show in Peterborough, covering advice on everything from buying a motorhome to how to protect your motorhome from thieves, reports Out & About Live.

(Dec. 8, 2011) -- "When considering the cost of airfare, hotels, and meals out, it's no wonder that people are turning to RV rentals. The savings are substantial, even when you incorporate fuel costs. A family of four can literally save thousands over traditional air-hotel itineraries."

(Dec. 8, 2011) -- “This deal, in combination with our recently completed wholesale financing, ensures sufficient liquidity to support the sale of Navistar products. Our ability to continue to access competitive financing reflects the confidence of banks and other investors in Navistar’s strategy.”

(Dec. 8, 2011) -- Decision-makers at Elephant Butte State Park in New Mexico, recently commissioned B.I.G. Enterprises, Inc. to fabricate a series of revenue, and checkpoint booths modular in design, and reminiscent of the iconic Airstream travel trailers.

(Dec. 7, 2011) -- RVC Outdoor Destinations and Horizon RV Resorts have formed a joint venture to facilitate RVC’s ongoing expansion efforts and to improve both RVC’s and Horizon’s broader operating platforms, the companies announced today.

(Dec. 7, 2011) -- The Department of Natural Resources is seeking experienced campers to serve as volunteer park campground hosts and nature center hosts at Kohler-Andrae State Park, reports The Sheboygan Press.

(Dec. 7, 2011) -- Between the record heat, drought and wildfires, visitation at Texas state parks has plummeted this year, leading to a critical $4.6 million budget shortfall. State officials are pleading for donations, reports the San Antonio Express.

(Dec. 7, 2011) -- Homeless man Paul Eastman says he and his wife, who is struggling with cancer, have nowhere to go after Onion River Campground in Marshfield, the seasonal campground they lived in, shut down for the winter, reports WCAX.