(Jan. 6, 2012) -- Due to the Texans hosting the Bengals at Reliant Stadium (adjacent to Reliant Center) in the first round of the NFL playoff games, the Houston Boat Show will suspend operations tomorrow and will reopen this Sunday, Jan. 8, with Super Sunday specials, including $5 parking.
Android GPS App transforms outdoor navigation
(Jan. 6, 2012) -- Crittermap Software announced yesterday that their Android GPS App, BackCountry Navigator, has been used by over 300,000 outdoor enthusiasts. BackCountry Navigator is currently ranked near the top of all paid apps in the Travel and Local category of the Android Market.
Canadian, U.S. employment rises in December
(Jan. 6, 2011) -- U.S. payroll employment in December rose 200,000, which was above market expectations for a 155,000 gain. In Canada, the 17,500 rise in overall employment followed declines in November and October of 18,600 and 54,000.
Maui offers up to 35 percent off New Zealand motorhome hire
(Jan. 6, 2012) -- Take advantage of Maui Motorhomes' ‘late specials’ with up to 35 percent off its two berth Ultima and 30 percent off the six berth Spirit or Platinum River vehicles when booked by Jan. 31, 2012 for seven days or more for travel until March 31, 2012.
CanaDream launches multi-lingual website and booking engine
(Jan. 5, 2011) -- Partnering with Smartling, CanaDream built French and German websites in order to speak to guests and customers in their own language. This allows CanaDream to meet their customers’ needs while expanding on an enormous business opportunity in Europe, the company said.
RVs robbed, vandalized at Ohio RV park
(Jan. 5, 2012) -- While others were celebrating on New Year's Eve, cars full of thieves ransacked and robbed motorhomes parked in the private River Pines RV Park in New Richmond, reports WKRC.
Good Sam Club members now save on fuel at Pilot Flying J locations
(Jan. 5, 2012) -- Beginning in 2012, Good Sam Club members can apply for their Pilot Flying J RV Plus Card which will allow them to save on each gallon of gasoline and diesel fuel purchased; 10 cents per gallon on bulk propane purchased, and 50 percent on holding tank dump station charges.
Washington’s Mount Rainier National Park to reopen Saturday
(Jan. 5, 2012) -- Mount Rainier National Park is reopening to the public on Saturday, Jan. 7, following the tragic fatal shooting of Park Ranger Margaret Anderson. All services with the exception of snow play will be available this weekend.
Motorhome owner survives trek through Australian national park
(Jan. 5, 2012) -- Sky News reports that 56-year-old Beth Lawrie was stranded for two days in the middle of Murray Sunset National Park, one of the remotest parts of Australia, after her motorhome broke down.
Northwood delivers first Nash DLX
(Jan. 5, 2011) -- Dan Woollard, owner of Thunder RV in La Grande, Ore., took delivery of the first Nash DLX model produced by Northwood Manufacturing, Inc.