(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.

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- On the afternoon of Dec. 11, a mountain lion was observed dragging a mule deer kill down from the hill to a cache site in the Campground. Mountain lions can cache their kills and return to feed for a number of days, and they exhibit defensive behavior around the carcass during that time.

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- Holiday campers are trapped after mudslides closed the only access road to Abel Tasman National Park's Totaranui Campground, reports Stuff.co.nz.

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- A motorhome has been specially adapted to give disabled Sandwell children and their families the chance of a holiday. Now an appeal is being made for sponsors and donations to keep it on the road, reports Halesowen News.

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- This week, the Jamestown Town Council opened its meeting to hear islanders' views on the future of Fort Getty. One important message from the proceedings is that the RV campground remains controversial, reports the Jamestown Press.

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- How will these agreements work over time? What is the incentive for legislators to put money for parks in the general fund budget if they remain open using donations? Who will stop a rich crook or pot dealer from taking over a park?

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- Tom Johnson Camping Center announced they have donated the use of 12 RVs to Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Bellamy Homes to be used by the designers and builders to increase their productivity. A mix of travel trailers, fifth wheels and a Class A motorhome are being utilized as office space.

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- "Everything is perfectly normal on the roads in towns and villages. It seems to me, after operating 13 caravans to Mexico over the last two winters, that all the bad publicity about Mexico is seriously exaggerated by the media to sensationalize or perhaps for reasons of protectionism," said Loriaux.

(Dec. 16, 2011) -- Echo will be increasing production to meet their increase in orders and is planning on adding an additional 15 to 25 employees by the end of January, said Howard. In addition, Echo also announced the company was approved for floorplan financing by Ally Financial.