(Nov. 1, 2011) -- Georgia Department of Natural Resources officials said Monday that construction on Don Carter State Park at Lake Lanier may not begin until 2012, reports the Gainesville Times.

(Nov. 1, 2011) -- "Today’s ISM manufacturing report points to the goods-producing sector maintaining an upward trajectory into the final calendar quarter of 2011," said Jeffries. "While the decline in the headline gauge of manufacturing activity is disappointing, there are sources of encouragement."

(Nov. 1, 2011) -- The Carlisle Sentinel reports that the family campground at Pine Grove Furnace State Park is closing earlier than normal for the season because of extensive damage from the weekend snowstorm.

(Nov. 1, 2011) -- MyFox Phoenix reports that the Yavapai County Sheriff's office is looking to identify the body of a man found by hikers near the Beaver Creek Campground on Aug. 30. A sketch artist has completed a portrait of the man's face with the hope that someone will recognize him.

(Nov. 1, 2011) -- During the holidays, retailers go on a seasonal hiring spree, and like many other companies, Amazon hires "workampers" -- people who travel the country working seasonal or short-term jobs -- at its distribution centers, as the company scrambles to fulfill an influx of orders, reports TechFlash.

(Nov. 1, 2011) -- To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network in portions of Lorain County, including Findley State Park.

(Nov. 1, 2011) -- Mold can grow anywhere there is warmth and moisture, which makes your RV, camper or other recreational vehicle an ideal location for it to flourish. In particular, mold can flourish in places like the ventilation system, under carpets, in the refrigerator and bathroom and under the seats.

(Nov. 1, 2011) -- mophie is venturing into the great outdoors with today's announcement of its new juice pack outdoor edition, a hardware and GPS app bundle that gives iPhone 4 and 4S users access to twice the battery power and more than 650,000 map images for on-the-go navigation.

(Nov. 1, 2011) -- In 1995, Greeneway RV Sales and Service in Wisconsin Rapids expanded to feature eight bays, which is no longer enough for the busy RV dealer. Greeneway broke ground this week for an expansion that will add 10 more bays, reports the Wausau Daily Herald.

(Nov. 1, 2011) -- The Wilkes Barre Times-Leader reports that government-issued mobile homes are sprouting up in flood-ravaged regions around the Susquehanna River, with more than 150 promised to Luzerne County families. But are they humane habitations or toxic tin cans?