(Dec. 6, 2011) -- Ice fishing, which is just now beginning for the season in far northern Minnesota, might soon also attract those who insist on warmth and luxury, reports the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

(Dec. 6, 2011) -- Hundreds of powerboats, luxury cruisers, personal watercraft, campers and travel trailers will cover the 16-acre floor of Reliant Center Jan. 6-15, at the 2012 Houston International Boat, Sport & Travel Show, reports Trade Only Today.

(Dec. 6, 2011) -- Holiday gift shoppers can give family and friends access to outdoor recreation in Washington with the purchase of licenses and passes. The Discover Pass provides motor-vehicle access to nearly seven million acres of Washington state-managed recreation lands.

(Dec. 6, 2011) -- Wally World Riverside Resort, located in Loudonville, Ohio, announced their participation in and sponsorship of the 2012 Ohio RV Super Show. Sycamore Lodge, located in Jackson Springs, N.C., will be busy participating in three NCRVDA shows throughout North Carolina this winter.

(Dec. 6, 2011) -- Navistar is recalling 630 model year 2009-2011 Beaver, Holiday Rambler and Monaco Coach brand RVs. The front windshield may separate from the cabin body without warning, possibly impairing the driver's ability to see the roadway.

(Dec. 6, 2011) -- The South Carolina campground was named 2011-2012 “Park of the Year” in the Mega Park category by the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds. Ocean Lakes was also honored as one of the top 10 campgrounds in the country by Woodall’s, and awarded the prestigious GuestRated.com’s “A” grade for the fourth year.

(Dec. 6, 2011) -- The Sentral Group has acquired Junction City Wire Harness in Junction City, Kan. Junction City is a leading supplier of wire harnesses into the specialty vehicle market, including trucks, buses, and recreational vehicles.

(Dec. 6, 2011) -- Lippert Components, Inc. has expanded its chassis customization operation through the acquisition of the business and certain assets of Indiana-based M&M Fabricators. M&M modifies chassis primarily for producers of transit buses, specialized commercial vehicles, and Class A and Class C Motorhome RVs.

(Dec. 6, 2011) -- Starting March 1, when the new system from US eDirect is expected to be fully operational, it will be easier to plan overnight outings to Minnesota state parks and recreation areas. The new system will feature interactive maps and show where to find available overnight lodging at a glance.

(Dec. 5, 2011) -- Helen Zag, general manager of Greeneway, Inc., turned her $10,000 into $497,000 to win the first round of the tournament. The second round winner was Dave Maloney, president of Maloney's RV, who won with a record-breaking $1,170,000.