(Nov. 23, 2011) -- Personal consumer expenditures (PCE) rose a smaller than expected 0.1 percent in October following an upwardly revised 0.7 percent gain in September, RBC Economics Research reported.
Florida county considers easing rules for RV living
(Nov. 23, 2011) -- The Navarre Press reports that the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners is considering reducing the restrictions on RV use in the land development code.
Two North Dakota tourism entities awarded grants for RV sites
(Nov. 23, 2011) -- North Dakota Tourism recently awarded the first grants for the new Tourism Infrastructure Grant Program. The North Dakota State Fair in Minot and the Riverdale High Lodge in Riverdale were both recipients of the grant, reports KFYR.
Motorhomes flat, trailers surge in October
(Nov. 23, 2011) -- Wholesale shipments of all RVs were reported at 19,100 units in the RV Industry Association’s October 2011 survey of manufacturers, which was released today. That figure is ahead of last month by 12.4 percent and 15.1 percent ahead of this same month last year.
Weekend away turns to tragedy for California family
(Nov. 23, 2011) -- An investigation continues into the cause of a fire that engulfed a motorhome at the Sounds of the Sea RV Park in Trinidad early Sunday morning, which left two dead and a young boy being treated for severe burns, reports the Times-Standard.
California firm wins bid to manage Colorado campgrounds
(Nov. 23, 2011) -- Most of the major developed campgrounds throughout the White River National Forest surrounding Aspen will be operated by a new management company for the first time in 12 summers next year, reports the Aspen Times.
Overhaul plans progress for three Nevada campgrounds
(Nov. 23, 2011) -- The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that about $27 million in plans are underway to temporarily close and revamp the Dolomite and McWilliams campgrounds and Old Mill Picnic Area, three Spring Mountains National Recreation Area sites in Lee Canyon.
New York State seeks comment on Crown Point site plan
(Nov. 23, 2011) -- A public meeting to develop a draft Unit Management Plan for the Crown Point Historic Site and Crown Point Campground and Day Use Area will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 7, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Crown Point Historic Site Museum in Crown Point.
Forest Service proposes rebuilding Colorado’s Avalanche Campground
(Nov. 23, 2011) -- The Glenwood Springs Post Independent reports that the U.S. Forest Service has proposed rebuilding virtually all of Avalanche Campground south of Carbondale, where most of the campsites were closed this year out of fear of falling trees.
Thor Motor Coach to introduce 11 new models
(Nov. 23, 2011) -- In an effort to further increase momentum, Thor Motor Coach will showcase the all new Class B+ Citation 27SB, Challenger 37DT, and the Tuscany 45LT. These new floorplans have an abundance of upgrades demonstrating the significant push of product development being undertaken at Thor Motor Coach, the company announced in a press release.