(Dec. 16, 2011) -- Radio New Zealand reports that the Department of Conservation is using private security guards to patrol its campsites in Queenstown, part of new, tougher legislation for freedom campers.

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- The Herald Sun reports that the boy's parents had stopped their motorhome to change a punctured tire, when the boy, who was using his iPod, stepped out in front of the parked vehicle into the path of the oncoming utility.

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- On Tuesday night, Sumter County Sheriff's Deputy Christopher Merritt sustained lacerations and possible ligament damage to his knees after tripping over chairs the fugitive he was chasing apparently threw at him at the Red Barn Campground in Bushnell, reports the Daily Commercial.

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- KAIT reports that Mammoth Spring Campground is offering a reward for information regarding the Dec. 9 theft of 15 fire rings.

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- Park officials issued letters to about 160 Washington State Parks employees this week, explaining that, because of a budget shortfall, their jobs may be eliminated or reduced, reports OPB News.

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- Once again, PPL Motor Homes is supporting the Police and Clergy Team (P.A.C.T.) of the Houston Police Department by launching its Cuddles for Kids teddy bear drive.

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- In 1957, Jim "Big Jim" Harvey founded what began as a trailer sales company and is now International RV World with Michigan locations in Bay City, Mt. Pleasant and Gaylord.

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- Conspirators situated outside of the United States listed and offered items for sale on Internet sites (such as Craigslist and Autotrader) and occasionally also placed advertisements in newspapers. The items offered for sale included automobiles, travel trailers and watercraft.

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- USA Today reports that the ban on sales of disposable plastic water bottles in Grand Canyon National Park is moving forward, and could take effect in early 2012.

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- Barry and Gwen McDiarmid, operators of the KOA Stage Stop Inn in Gothenburg, are gearing up for the 10th annual Shining Light celebration, an extravaganza of lights and displays scattered throughout the campground, reports the Gothenburg Times.