(Feb. 15, 2012) -- Despite last year's Missouri River flood that closed campsites and damaged facilities, the camping season outlook is promising for several South Dakota state parks.

(Feb. 15, 2012) -- Reservations for camping in most state parks can be made within 90 days of arrival. The first day to make reservations is Feb. 18. Camping reservations are available for dates between May 18 and Sept. 3 in most parks. A limited number of parks also accept autumn reservations through Oct. 8.

(Feb. 15, 2012) -- The campground renovation at Emerson Bay State Recreation Area on the southwest shore of West Okoboji Lake is scheduled to begin on June 1. Prior to that, campers are encouraged to camp through May, including walleye weekend and Memorial Day Weekend.

(Feb. 15, 2012) -- "Wheel separations are a serious and potentially fatal occurrence for manufacturers and consumers in the RV and trailer industries, often resulting in multi-million dollar court settlements and expensive, time consuming recalls for manufacturers," said Williams.

(Feb. 15, 2012) -- The organizer of gatherings and biker rallies at Hardin County's Hog Rock Campground may have to obtain a license to host the events if legislation is passed, reports KFVS.

(Feb. 15, 2012) -- Based on survey results, RVers are more committed to paying higher fuel prices and traveling in 2012 as compared to 2011. In 2012, the majority of RVers responded that they would travel until fuel prices reached $8 per gallon, while only 7.4 percent of RVers would pay $8 per gallon in 2011, said Kidd.

(Feb. 15, 2012) -- The Cairns Post writes that thousands of visitors and millions of dollars are at stake if tourism operators and communities do not adapt to the evolving self-drive market, according to the Touring Markets Workshop Report, which was released Monday.

(Feb. 15, 2012) -- California's outdoor-recreational industries are teaming up to tell Congress to reject the Wilderness and Roadless Area Release Act, which they say is an assault on public lands, reports Public News Service.

(Feb. 15, 2012) -- “The transition of this final household is a huge success for our agency, the state, the city, local nonprofits, and all others who contributed to helping return normalcy to New Orleans and those who live here.”

(Feb. 15, 2012) -- This weekend’s popular show, the 50th annual Springfield RV Camping and Outdoor Show, opens Friday for four days on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield. The show is geared for anyone starting in camping, looking to upgrade, or for anyone who just wants to see what is new on the market, reports MassLive.com.