(Nov. 10, 2011) -- The Anderson Independent Mail reports that the Anderson/Lake Hartwell KOA Campground has been awarded the 2011 KOA President’s and Founder’s awards by Kampgrounds of America Inc. The awards were presented Tuesday at KOA’s annual convention in Las Vegas, Nev.

(Nov. 10, 2011) -- The Fergus Falls Daily Journal reports that area horse riders find Maplewood State Park a wonderful spot to enjoy riding, as the park has both day riding and camping options available.

(Nov. 10, 2011) -- Several campground owners attended the meeting to discuss how they were being charged for water. Water and field supervisor Mark Bates found owners were not all being charged the same way, reports the Madison Courier.

(Nov. 10, 2011) -- Last week, the Coral Sands Inn & Seaside Cottages, an oceanfront resort hotel with adjoining campground in Ormond Beach, was sold for $6.15 million, halting a bank foreclosure on the property, reports the Daytona Beach News-Journal.

(Nov. 10, 2011) -- On Tuesday, the Blount County Commission got an earful from concerned citizens about a proposal to allow commercial campgrounds in some residential sections of the county, and they listened, reports the Maryville Daily Times.

(Nov. 10, 2011) -- “For most RVers, sharing one’s RV adventures is an important part of the RV experience and helps build the sense of community that is RVing,” said Levy. “We want to know where each other are and we want to share our journeys and experiences with them."

(Nov. 10, 2011) -- "For most RVers, sharing one’s RV adventures is an important part of the RV experience and helps build the sense of community that is RVing. With myRV|ID, RV owners can post trips to Facebook, invite friends and family members to follow them, share trip journals and more."

(Nov. 10, 2011) -- “On behalf of the entire team at Fan-Tastic Vent, we are honored to once again receive this award," said Miller. "We feel that developing a true partnership with our customers allows us to provide an unparalleled level of service and support, while offering the highest quality products.”

(Nov. 10, 2011) -- Carefee is offering the promotion as part of an ongoing effort to step up its competition with other RV resorts in Florida that cater to snowbirds during the winter months. "We think this offer will help us entice snowbirds who haven't stayed with us before," Martin said.

(Nov. 10, 2011) -- "Economic growth proved to be stronger in the third quarter than the sluggish increase in the first half of the year, and labor market data, while still subpar, showed that employment gains continued into the final quarter of 2011," said Desjardins.