Groveland, CA April , 2008–
With all of the Yosemite Park lodging choices available, Yosemite Pines RV Park has been granted the distinct ranking of the 8th best to see in the world by the Travel Channel.

If you are looking for Yosemite lodging, look no further than Yosemite Pines RV Park. With a fantastic little gold miner to greet you when you log onto the site, you can immediately tell that this is a fun location for you and your entire family.

Campers the option to rent cabins or stay in the their own RV’s and will be granted access to a variety of amenities, such as group picnic pavilions, fire rings, picnic tables, firewood, full and partial RV hookups, T-1 Wi-Fi and more.
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Baxter Bulletin - Mountain Home,AR,USA
Effective 3 p.m. today, Park Superintendent Tracy King has decided to open the campground at Bull Shoals White River State Park.

The decision was based on information provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that they would be closing the flood gates at about 2 p.m. today.

"Although river levels never got close to the actual campground, I felt like it was unsafe for visitors considering the extremely high river levels and current. Our campground was not affected at all. As far as we can tell, we have zero damages as a result of the spillway releases and that is great news,” King said.

For information, call Bull Shoals-White River State Park at (870) 445-3629.
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It’s an ill wind that blows nobody any good.

It seems the endless escalation of gas prices that saw regular gas at $1.23 a litre in Red Deer, Alberta, this weekend is good for the recreational vehicles business.

“The nice thing about our industry is that it’s still the cheapest way to holiday,” said Darren Tam, sales manager at Red Deer’s Paradise RV.

“With the price of gas going the way it it is, it’s probably going to help our industry.

“Who wants to drive to wherever they’re going to spend more on hotels?”

“If anything (the rising gas price) is going to help us,” said Tam.
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WASHINGTON--(April 30)--American motorists blame other motorists for unsafe driving, despite the fact many admit to doing the same dangerous practices themselves, according to a new report out today by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. For example, Americans rated drinking drivers as the most serious traffic safety issue, yet in the previous month alone, almost 10 percent of motorists admitted to driving when they thought their blood alcohol content was above the legal limit.

“Where’s the outrage? Every 13 minutes, someone dies on America’s roads – yet the nation seems complacent about these preventable tragedies,” said AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety CEO Peter Kissinger. “The 2008 Traffic Safety Culture Index makes clear that while motorists are quick to blame the ‘other guy’ for deadly practices like drunk, aggressive or distracted driving, too often those pointing the finger are themselves, part of the problem. When almost 10 percent of motorists admit to recently driving after drinking too much alcohol, the problem is much worse than people think. We need a big red flag to focus all stakeholders on real solutions for highway safety. Instead, we seem to be waving the white flag of surrender by largely accepting the carnage of forty thousand deaths on the road each year.”

Traffic crashes are the leading killer of people from the ages of 2 to 34, with the overall death toll on U.S. roadways consistently exceeding 40,000 every single year since the early 1960's with the sole exception of 1992. With this in mind, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety launched its first-annual survey of the driving public on a wide variety of issues. Following are highlights from the report, 2008 Traffic Safety Culture Index:

* Three out of four of motorists believed that they are more careful than others behind the wheel.
* 82 percent of motorists rated distracted driving as a serious problem, yet over half of those same individuals admitted to talking on the cell phone while driving in the past month, and 14 percent even admitted to reading or sending text messages while driving.

* Over seven out of ten motorists rated red light running as a serious problem, yet over half of those same individuals admitted to speeding up to get through yellow lights, and 5 percent even admitted to having run a red light on purpose in the past month.
* Nearly three out of every four motorists rated speeding as a serious problem, yet 40 percent of those same individuals admitted to driving 15 mph or more over speed limit on the highway in the past month, and 14 percent even admitted to having driven 15 mph or more over the limit on a neighborhood street.

In addition to documenting the difference between what drivers say and what they actually do behind the wheel, the 2008 Traffic Safety Culture Index also revealed:

* Nearly one of every four people interviewed reported having been injured in a crash at some point in their lives, and nearly one in three reported having had a close friend or relative permanently disabled or killed in a crash.
* Americans have virtually no idea how many people die annually in crashes. Over one in four Americans guessed that 10,000 or fewer people died annually in crashes, 14 percent guessed that the number was over 100,000, and another one in four wouldn’t even venture a guess. All told, only one in three Americans said somewhere between 10,000 and 100,000 people die annually in motor vehicle crashes in the U.S.

“All of us should work to build a better traffic safety culture, where more than 40,000 deaths annually is NOT considered acceptable, where in conjunction with tougher laws, safer cars and better engineering, individuals take responsibility for their own driving instead of blaming the other guy,” said Kissinger. “Known counter-measures could be put into practice today to cut the death toll on American’s roads in half. Buckle up, pass the keys to a sober driver, put down the cell phone or sandwich, slow down to legal speeds, be courteous and stay alert – it’s not rocket science, it’s common sense. As we pressure regulators, lawmakers, law enforcement officials, highway engineers and automakers to do even more to make driving safer – individual motorists – all of us – must also shoulder the responsibility and police ourselves to be safer, smarter drivers. Without such a commitment, highway deaths will continue at epidemic proportions and nothing will change.”

Established in 1947 by AAA, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is an independent, publicly funded, 501(c)(3) charitable research and educational organization. The AAA Foundation’s mission is to prevent traffic deaths and injuries by conducting research into their causes and by educating the public about strategies to prevent crashes and reduce injuries when they do occur.
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From the Safety Guy Blog...
I will admit this is a gripe as well as a safety hint, but how many times have you been in a traffic clog on a road or highway, only to find out eventually it is caused by someone who just won't move out of the left lane?

In every state I know of, slower traffic is supposed to stay to the right, except in the United Kingdom and Australia. I know that law enforcement has better things to do than give citations or warnings to left lane hogs. But these people rarely see the effects their behavior causes. Here are a few driver types and other behaviors I have seen in the last few days, while sitting in the right lane pulling a RV.
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Daily American Online - Somerset,PA,USA
Vacationers budgeting out their yearly trips may have to put more money into their fuel funds this summer.

As gas prices approach $4 per gallon, some people may plan a local vacation.
"I think that is definitely a possibility," said Bevi Powell, director of communications for AAA East Central office in Pittsburgh. "It could be a good year for local attractions."

Powell said there is a slight downtrend in the number of people planning vacations that take them far from home.

"A lot of people use tax refunds and the stimulus checks for vacations," she said. "We expect travel to pick up then."

Local campgrounds may be one option for area people looking to cut costs during their vacation.

A few local campground owners quoted a seven day stay for between $130 and $250. Prices can vary based on the number of people camping and if water and electric is used.

Dennis Daumit, Belle Vernon and Jim McAleer, Altoona both have seasonal campsites at Pioneer Park Campground in Bakersville. Both have trailers parked in their campsites.

"You can stay all week (at a campground) for what you spend on gas and hotel rooms," Daumit said.

McAleer said in the 1980’s, his family would drop $1,600 to go to a beach in New Jersey. Prices have only risen since then.

Now, McAleer invites up to 24 of his family members to the campground in late July.

"I have always been into camping," said McAleer, who agreed with Daumit that camping might give some families a cheaper vacation option than traveling to the ocean.

Both Daumit and McAleer said they get gas mileage in the single digits when towing their trailers.

For that reason, campers may look to permanent parking arrangements for relief.

"More people are looking for permanent sites," Grace Shoffstall, owner of Woodland Campsites Inc. of Somerset said.

Shoffstall said there are 100 sites on her campground. Sixty of those sites are used by permanent campers.

Even with rising costs, Powell said, the desire to travel may outweigh saving money for some people.

"Americans still tend to travel," she said. "Last year we hit record high gas prices during Memorial Day and people still traveled."
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CBC.ca - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
The Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon, which wrapped up its annual conference on Sunday in Haines, Alaska, predicts a drop in the number of potential visitors this summer.

Operators have said the number of cruise ship bookings to Alaska is down, meaning not as many cruise ship passengers may be making road trips into the Yukon.

As well, several Yukon tour companies have reported a drop in bookings as the summer months approach.

With pump prices approaching $1.40 a litre this week in the Yukon, visitors to the territory may have to save some of their travel budgets for gas alone, especially for those who want to explore outside of Whitehorse.

One sector of the Yukon's tourism industry said it hasn't felt the pinch from high gas prices: the recreational vehicle rental sector, which rents out RVs to tourists wanting to tour the territory.

A large number of the Yukon's visitors come from Europe, which has been accustomed to higher gas prices. As a result, at least one Whitehorse RV rental agency reported seeing no drop in reservations.
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The Wenatchee World Online - Wenatchee,WA,USA
LEAVENWORTH — The picnic tables, fire rings and tent pads at Johnny Creek Campground were still buried under a few feet of snow in places late last week.

Snow still blankets the entrance to Upper Johnny Creek Campground in the Icicle Valley. The campground is normally open and snow-free by now.

The campground in the Icicle Valley southwest of Leavenworth is normally open for early-season campers by now.

But the prolonged winter has left many recreation sites in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest still blanketed in snow and weeks behind in opening.

Snow, cold temperatures and blustery winds are preventing the snow and ice from melting off campgrounds, roads and trails.

"We haven't seen weather conditions like this since the 1980s," said Greg Thayer, manager of developed recreation for the Wenatchee River Ranger District.

Campgrounds that would normally be open at Apple Blossom Festival time are still under snow.

"Some folks want to camp out in the forest so badly that they actually hiked in and shoveled snow out from some of our campsites," he added.
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Reading Eagle - Reading,PA,USA

Berks County, PA - An RV campground, Appalachian Campsites near Shartlesville, beset by sewer problems and soil contamination will remain closed this year, according to several campers and the campground’s Web site.

The Web site provided no details but direct people to a sister site, Spring Gulch Resort Campground near New Holland, Lancaster County.

Regular campers at the 86-acre Appalachian Campsites off Interstate 78 said they received letters explaining that the facility closed because of on-site sewer problems.

The campsite is owned by Equity Lifestyle Properties, Chicago.
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Grand Junction Sentinel - Grand Junction,CO,USA
Faced with mounting maintenance projects and not enough money to pay for them, the Bureau of Land Management is proposing to begin charging people to camp near a popular mountain biking spot in the desert north of Fruita and to boost fees to camp on Glade Park.

The federal agency has recommended a $10 per campsite, per night fee for the North Fruita Desert campground at the end of 18 Road and a series of fee hikes for day use and camping at the Mud Springs campground on Glade Park.

“We don’t get the resources necessary to maintain the facilities as they should be maintained,” BLM spokeswoman Mel Lloyd said.

The BLM is seeking public comment on the proposed increases by May 15. They will then present the fee hikes to two advisory councils who will make recommendations on them.

Officials built a 37-unit campground in 2005 to accommodate the tens of thousands of people who visit the 72,000-acre North Fruita Desert every year. The BLM estimates the campground hosted 1,500 people last year.
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“We are certainly pleased to report our first quarterly profit since the second quarter of 2006 and our best quarterly results since the end of 2004. In addition, we continued to increase our market RV share in key RV product categories,” commented Richard M. Lavers, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Although our bottom line profits of $1.3 million are modest, they are profits, and represent an $11.8 million improvement in pre-tax results in the face of a 7% decrease in revenues. Company-wide, our gross profits increased over 750% and our operating expenses declined by over 23%, on 7% fewer revenues. I commend our management team, and thank every one of our employees for all the efforts that went into generating these results.”

Recreational Vehicle Group

“The results of all our efforts over the past eighteen months to reduce costs, increase capacity utilization and improve margins were evident in the quarter,” said Michael R. Terlep, President of the Coachmen RV Group. “We continued to face significant challenges in the RV Group as both wholesale and retail market conditions deteriorated during the quarter, but even in face of these challenging conditions our revenues rebounded substantially from the depressed levels of the fourth quarter of 2007. Our gross margins improved by over six full percentage points and would have shown more improvement but for a seasonal increase in sales of lower-margin rental units.”

The Company’s Recreational Vehicle Group reported sales of $90.5 million during the first quarter of 2008, down 13.1% from the $104.2 million reported for the same period last year. Despite the continued softening of revenues, gross margins for the RV Group improved 6.5 percentage points to $5.2 million compared with a loss of $0.9 million last year. The improvement in gross profit was primarily the result of significant improvements in product design which resulted in better margins, increased capacity utilization as the result of consolidation activities, lower warranty expenses resulting from continued efforts to improve product quality and material costs savings due to the Group’s efforts in strategic sourcing. The RV Group generated a pre-tax loss for the quarter of $1.1 million compared with a pre-tax loss of $8.0 million for the year-ago quarter, representing an 87% improvement.
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“It is fantastic,” said Dubois, who owns and operates Summerland Campground and RV Park in Trout Creek, when commenting on the report released last week. Dubois also sits on the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association board.

The report, prepared by a joint industry/government working group, includes 15 recommendations to create, maintain and expand recreational vehicle park development in B.C.

“To remain competitive, B.C. needs a variety of overnight accommodations for our visitors,” said Stan Hagen, minister for tourism, sport and the arts.

“With our spectacular natural environment and diverse outdoor recreation activities, B.C. is the ideal destination for camping and RVing. This report is the first step in preparing British Columbia to become the leader in this growing tourism sector.”

The report points to the loss of overnight RV sites.
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Buttonwood Campground, on the Juniata River near Mexico, PA in Juniata County, was ranked by Highways Magazine as one of the best in central Pennsylvania.

“The only one equal to us is Lake Raystown Resort,” owner Dennis McFarland said of the camp’s ranking.

McFarland started Buttonwood Campground in 1993. At the time, the campground had riding stables, but over the years, that part of the business was phased out.

McFarland said the campground is now bigger and better than ever thanks to an expansion and upgrades on the property.

McFarland recently purchased a parcel of land formerly known as the Walker Campground, along the river.
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MOUNTAINBURG — The biggest difference between the old Lake Fort Smith State Park and its replacement is the location.

“It’s a spectacular setting,” said Greg Butts, parks director at the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.

“The new park is actually on the lake.” Crews were busy working last week to finish construction on various parts of the park.

Butts couldn’t give a firm date on the $ 22 million park’s opening until he received an update from Fort Smith officials on unfinished projects at the 260-acre park. A dedication ceremony, however, is set June 19.

The park replaces one destroyed when Fort Smith embarked on the $ 180 million expansion of its water supply.

Since Fort Smith had to destroy the park to expand its water supply, itagreed to pay for the $ 12 million replacement value of the park, with the Parks and Tourism Department chipping in another $ 10 million for amenities.

Building a new park from scratch provided officials the opportunity to relocate it to overlook the lake.

Planners chose a spot near the old Lake Shepherd Springs dam on the west side of the lake. A portion of that dam now juts into the lake as a part of a dayuse area.

Designers also have recreated the rustic beauty of the old WPA buildings in structures at the new park through the use of native stonework and vaulted ceilings, wood-paneled walls and massive wooden beams, Butts said.

Crews also are building 34 campsites and 15 recreationalvehicle campsites on the park’s east end. The RV campsites will have water, electric and sewer hook-ups. Campsites will have grills, lantern hangers and tent pads. Bathhouses also will be available.
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Skyline Corp. has announced that it plans to close its RV manufacturing plant, Nomad McMinnville Oregon, eliminating 84 jobs. The plant will close June 20.

However, the company is working with a "rapid response team" created by the state to help employees find new jobs or seek retraining.

Deanna Webber, coordinator of Workforce Oregon's Yamhill County branch and head of the response team, said that Forest River is expanding its operations and has positions open.
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The RV Industry Association's Go RVing Committee on Excellence has released the final reports of its five task forces that studied consumer satisfaction. The 40-page publication is divided into five sections covering the work of each task force: Customer Warranty; Industry Communication and Support; Industry- Wide Training; Product Quality; and Replacement Parts Availability.

Each group developed solutions to common, and in some cases, long-standing barriers to RV customer satisfaction. The reports identify the root causes of problems within each task force’s specific area of responsibility and provide potential solutions to these problems.
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A missing Electric City couple, unaccounted for since April 2, has been found in Boise, Idaho.

Marlin and Dorothy Newnam were to be re-united with their daughter, Pamela Drumm, of Weiser, Idaho, sometime Tuesday or Wednesday.

The Newnams, both in their 70s, spend winters in Quartzite, Ariz. They left there three weeks ago in their motorhome pulling a black pickup, but hadn't communicated with relatives since they left.

"They told me they got stuck in Alamo, Nev. for about a week while their motor home was getting fixed, and they couldn't get a signal to use their cell phone," Drumm said.

"I've been worried sick about them," Drumm said, clearly relieved that her parents had been found.

The Newnams got stuck in Alamo when they had a flat tire. The couple ran their motor home with the flat in an effort to make it to town. While doing so, some wiring underneath the motor home was destroyed and they became stranded.
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CAMP HILL, Pa. — Governor Edward G. Rendell has proclaimed the month of May as Recreation Vehicle and Camping Month in Pennsylvania for the eighteenth straight year. Governor Rendell encourages “all citizens to pursue their passions and escape with their families on the road across the farthest reaches of our state.”

Pennsylvania is currently the fourth leading manufacturer of RVs in the nation and hosts the industries largest trade and retail show in the country at the Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company – GIANT Center in Hershey, Pa. (www.largestRVshow.com). Pennsylvania's RV industry offers career opportunities and apprenticeships to the many campgrounds and RV dealerships across the state.

In conjunction with the Governor’s proclamation, the Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA) is kicking off its annual Open House campaign. “The goal of the Open House campaign is to direct consumers to their local campgrounds and dealerships and expose them to the many benefits of RV ownership and the freedom that traveling by RV provides,” says Rebecca Lenington, PRVCA Executive Vice President.

The 2008 RV and camping guide, Explore Pennsylvania, is a 52-page publication that includes feature articles as well as a full PRVCA membership directory. For more information about PRVCA or for a free copy of Explore Pennsylvania, please call (888) 303-2887, email rvcamping@prvca.org, or visit www.paRVing.com.
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NAPPANEE, Indiana – A plant expansion project in its second phase has lead to the following changes at Gulf Stream Coach that increase efficiency when producing its Class C division for the forward-thinking company:

* Units are run end to end rather than side to side.
* Increase output to allow 8-10 units per day
* Allow for a wider range of production complexity (being able to run 21’– 40’ units down the same production line).
* Implement lean manufacturing throughout the manufacturing facility to lower inventory.
* Remove raised loading dock to accommodate cabinet shop and mill room.
* Increase plant output while maintaining existing workforce size.
* Higher flexibility to produce more complicated units without disrupting output.
* Will be able to expand the manufacturing facility with out disrupting current production.

“These are highlights of our expansion plan that have proven successful,” states Irv Kontowsky, quality control director. He adds, “Eventually we’ll be able to physically expand the manufacturing facility as a third phase without disrupting current production because of the re-design that has already taken place.”

Conquest Motorhomes includes such products as the SuperNova, Endura, B Touring Cruiser GX-2, and the Conquest Super C. View these and more at www.conquestmotorhomes.com.

Gulf Stream Coach is based in Nappanee, Indiana, and has additional facilities in Etna Green. The largest privately held RV manufacturer offers 26 brands and more than 100 models, while employing over 1,500 men and women in Elkhart County.
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KIRO 7 Eyewitness News Investigative Reporter
SEATTLE -- Some of the biggest, most luxurious RVs on our roads may also be some the deadliest.

On a clear day, the views from the top of Hurricane Ridge are spectacular, so it's well worth the drive up the 17-mile steep winding road. However, for a family vacationing here from Missouri in their RV, it was the trip back down that was a terrifying and deadly freefall.

Based on witness accounts and 911 calls, Investigators pieced together the last moments of the crash.

Survivor Austin Owens told us, "It wasn't slowing down. It wasn't stopping. We didn't have any brakes."
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The days are growing longer and getting warmer, which means you’re gearing up for vacations, cookouts and other seasonal activities. Before you throw on the sandals and sunscreen, take a minute to think about how you’ll reach all of those great destinations. Your vehicle will play a major role, and while looking great on the road is always important, traveling safely and arriving without incident is critical.

Spring is the perfect time to get your car, turck or RV in shape for the warm-weather months, and preparing it for the road now will save you time and money in the future. Paying close attention to our recommendations will ensure that your car is safe and reliable, inside and out, for many months to come.
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White Mountain Independent - Show Low,AZ,USA

On the Springerville Ranger District, State Route 261 opened last Friday from Eagar to Big Lake.

Forest Road 249 from Alpine to Big Lake is also open. The lake is mostly ice-free, but no campgrounds are open at this time. The Big Lake store is not open yet.

SR 273 from Sunrise Ski Area to Big Lake is closed due to road construction. The two campgrounds at Greer are closed. On the Lakeside Ranger District, Fool Hollow Campground in Show Low is open as well as the Los Burros, Scott Reservoir and Lewis Canyon campgrounds.

On the Alpine Ranger District, the Hannagan Meadow area has snow in drifts that are restricting road access. Hannagan Campground is closed due to snow, as is KP Cienega Campground. Alpine Divide Campground is open, and the campsites along the East Fork of the Black River are accessible now. The West Fork Campground is partially accessible as the streams are difficult to cross. Luna Lake Campground is closed.

On the Black Mesa Ranger District, FR 300 and 105 are open to Woods Canyon Lake. FR 300 west of Woods Canyon Lake is open only as far as the junction with FR 169. The Forest Service anticipates having the west side of the district and the access roads to Bear Canyon Lake open by the end of next week.

Woods Canyon Lake is ice-free, and the boat ramp is now accessible. On other lakes in the district, Willow Springs, Black Canyon and Chevelon Canyon are all ice-free and accessible. The only lake on the district not accessible is Bear Canyon Lake; roads are closed due to snowdrifts and mud. As far as campgrounds, 60 sits on the Aspen campground opened Friday. However, the site does not have water and the dump station is closed.

The Sinkhole, Crook and Canyon Point campgrounds are also open. On the Canyon Point Campground, only Loop A is open, but the showers and dump station are closed. Water systems are not yet in operation, so visitors will need to bring their own potable water. In addition, fees are in effect.

The Woods Canyon Dump station is also closed.

Chevelon Crossing Campground and Chevelon Lake Campground are accessible via FR 504 and FR 169. There are no fees, water or garbage receptacles so visitors must remove their trash. In dispersed camping, FR 9350 and FR 195 are open. The roads east of Forest Lakes are drying, but dispersed campers should use caution when pulling off main roads as vehicles may become stuck due to wet soil conditions. At the Clifton Ranger District, most campgrounds are open.
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Delaware’s all new RV Park, Cedar Creek Landing Campground, plans to open their first one hundred RV sites in May 2008 for the summer season.

Located 3 miles from the charming Milford, Delaware, Cedar Creek Landing Campground is situated just off Route 1/Coastal Highway.

According to Michelle White, a spokesperson for Cedar Creek Landing, “Construction is in the final phases for our brand new, state-of-the-art, gated campground. This beautiful park offers spacious open and scenic sites, perfect for RV camping. The park features a brand new clubhouse, community pool, bathhouse and sparkling restrooms. Other amenities include a camp store, cable and internet service, a laundry, open-air pavilion, meeting and game room and playground for the kids.” Park guests will also benefit from our friendly and courteous on-site management.
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TheNewsTribune.com - Tacoma,WA
Published: April 24th, 2008
Recent snow has again delayed opening of the Sol Duc campground in Olympic National Park.
The campground had been scheduled to open April 18 but is now estimated to open by May 23 for the Memorial Day weekend. The Sol Duc Road is open as far as the Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort. and the resort is open.

Many park campgrounds are already open, including Heart O’the Hills, Elwha, Fairholme, Mora, Ozette, Hoh and Kalaloch. More information is available at www.nps.gov/olym.
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For the Monitor
April 25, 2008 - 12:00 am

My husband and I have been visiting New Hampshire since our two children were small. A few years ago we decided to spend our summers there. We chose a campground where the owners, Jim and Tina Schindelwig, were wonderful people with family values. We were disturbed to read about what they have been going through.

Coldbrook Campground in Webster is a unique place because of its quiet, clean and non-commercial atmosphere. We live on Cape Cod, and we enjoy leaving here to go where it is so peaceful. I cannot believe anyone would ever say that this campground is noisy or causes a traffic problem or a smoke issue. We are there all summer, and we haven't had a problem with any of these issues. It's actually the opposite.

The campground is spotless. Jim and Tina and their children do a wonderful job. Webster should thank the Schindelwigs for wanting to create such a friendly and family atmosphere.

These days you don't find a lot of young couples who want to work hard and help people enjoy camping. My husband and I now have two grandchildren who I hope will be able to enjoy the experience that we have at Coldbrook Campground.
PAUL and DOROTHY MORRIS, North Truro, Mass.
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Myrtle Beach Sun News - Myrtle Beach,SC
Joe Breault knew the cost of diesel fuel was going to get ugly.

He spent thousands of dollars aiming to get better fuel mileage out of his truck: putting a turbo kit on it, changing the air intake filter, installing a performance chip and putting on a new exhaust - just to name a few.

Breault, an N.C. resident who's camping at Ocean Lakes Family Campground, pays $120 to fill up his Dodge truck, which he uses to pull his camper. Breault said, with the alterations, he gets roughly 18 miles to the gallon, compared with the average seven to 10 miles.

Local and national RV campground officials say their customers are feeling the effects of higher fuel prices.

"It's definitely affecting business," said Chris Allen, manager at Ocean Lakes campground.

Although local campground representatives say most people are not canceling their trips, they may be shortening their stays.

Campers are not venturing as far or as wide as they might have, said Linda Profaizer, president of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds.
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With gas prices expected to continue to climb this summer, vacationers in the Poconos are staying local and staying longer. It's a trend that is saving people money when they visit the mountains.

The staff at Keen Lake Campground near Waymart is getting ready for another season of camping, making sure every campsite and every pipe survived the winter.

Owner Jennifer Wertz is getting ready for a busy summer and the spots are filling up fast.

"We're seeing a high demand for seasonal camping, which means they bring their trailer, they leave it here for the season, and they come and go as they please," Wertz said.

She said soaring gas prices are the reason for the all-summer stays.

The Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau said they are seeing the same trend all over the area, people are vacationing closer to home, but longer.
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These are bad times for American recreational vehicle companies, but high-end maker Monaco Coach can take some cold comfort from knowing that the overall market is shrinking faster than it is.

Monaco Coach reported numbers that missed Wall Street’s estimates Wednesday. Chairman Kay Toolson attributed “plummeting consumer confidence,” which led many drivers to put off purchasing recreational vehicles, and “a difficult consumer lending environment.”

Monaco's problems reflect the United States' subprime mortgage meltdown and rising gas prices.

The recreational vehicle manufacturer followed up with some positive light. Toolson reported that Monaco Coach’s market share rose 8.5% in January and February in spite of the general motor home industry’s slide of 20.6%, according to market data provider Statistical Surveys.
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It’s about that time of year when we start looking to the outdoors with longing and anticipation, waiting for the time when we can explore the wild with reckless abandon.

The Upstate of South Carolina is rife with prime camping spots and some of the most spectacular sites that Mother Nature and park rangers have to offer. But the real questions raised by this need to “rough it” come in the following two: “Where should we go?” and “What should we bring?”

Ask yourself how far you want to get from home, what kind of camping you are doing (full-on roughing it, mid-grade luxury or top-o-the-line RVing/Camper-style) and who is going with you. The rest is bound to fall into place with this handy (and certainly dandy) guide to getting back to your roots and inside the damp comfort of a sleeping bag and tent in the great out-of-doors.
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Darien Lake, NY- Darien Lake Theme Park Resort, set to open for the 2008 season on May 3, is thrilled to announce a strategic alliance with New York based Orange County Choppers (OCC). The partnership, which is the first theme park alliance for OCC, includes naming Darien Lake’s newest thrill ride – a motorcycle themed roller coaster - the Orange County Choppers MotoCoaster.

Darien Lake Theme Park Resort, owned and operated by PARC Management, is New York State’s largest theme park and resort, located between Buffalo and Rochester, NY and just a short drive from Niagara Falls. The resort includes three on-site lodging choices including a 162-room themed hotel, RV rental and a 1,200 site campground. With more than 100 rides, shows and attractions, kids’ park, waterpark and a 20,000-capacity outdoor concert venue, Darien Lake is the family vacation destination. For park hours and more information, please visit www.GoDarienLake.com
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why not make this the summer you see the great American landscape from the road—the Route 66’s, the I-94’s, the pit-stop greasy spoons, campgrounds, and canyons both grand and not so grand—all from the majestic comfort of an RV?

Now, the thought of maneuvering such a large vehicle can be intimidating, but that’s what makes summer the perfect time to get behind the wheel. You’ll be able to avoid many winter hazards, such as snow or ice, and as an added bonus, you’ll be able to sleep much more comfortably (read: warmly) in campgrounds around the country.

The mystique of the recreational vehicle feels distinctly American, somehow; there’s a frontiersman-like quality to these neo covered wagons. So, it seems not only appropriate to make your way across this country in one, but almost necessary.
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The start of the camping season may be more than a month away but several improvements are already under way at Fort Stevenson State Park.

Perhaps overshadowed by ongoing construction of the new Fort Stevenson Marina are boat ramp and campground improvements. While the new marina is scheduled for a spring 2009 opening, other projects should be completed within the next few weeks.

In the campground, workers have nearly completed the second phase improvements to the new North Loop. All 30 sites now have sewer, water and electrical hookups. Only some backfill work remains. The partially completed full-service area was first opened in 2007 and proved to be in great demand throughout the summer.

“All of the new sites should be fully up by May 15,” said Messerly.
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Seventeen camping families met at Sixth Street Park in Pratt, KS, for a weekend of relaxation. It was a short trip for most and very short for members of the Pratt Fireliters, who hosted the campout.

Bill and Carol Malcolm, Hutchinson, recently returned from a retirees' rally in Louisiana. During the 1,800 mile round trip, they ran $700 worth of fuel through a pickup that averages 8 miles per gallon pulling a big fifth wheel trailer. As president of the Buhler Ramblers, a chapter of a national camping organization, he's sure they will attend campouts scheduled for each month through November. The club might change some locations, favoring lakes and parks that are within a 50-mile radius of Hutchinson.

Steve Mead, Sawyer, is retiring this year and wife Janell said they had hoped to do some traveling and perhaps replace their 15-year-old motor home with a newer model.

"We'll wait to see what gas does," she said.
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Behind the wheel of an RV, gas in your tank and the virtually endless summer days before you, taking to the twists and turns of Alaska's roads may be just the big adventure you're looking for in the Last Frontier.

ABC Motorhome and Car Rentals owner John Marquardt said RVing is the ultimate in independent travel.

Marquardt said his customers choose RVs for flexibility and convenience. RVers can travel at their own pace, keep all their belongings in the same place for the entirety of their trip and take any detours they desire.

Marquardt said he frequently rents to outdoorsmen. He said the freedom to follow their hobby is what draws hunters and fishers to RVing.
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The day Vancouver won the 2010 Olympic Games the phone began to ring at the Capilano RV Park.

“It was immediate,” said Wayne Baker one of the owners of the West Vancouver campground, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

“We were bombarded with calls right away. ”

The RV park, which has 208 visitor spots, is completely sold out for Games time.

“The majority are Americans,” said Baker, also a movie actor. “Ninety per cent are Americans from California and Washington and others are from as far away as Georgia.

“I think they are mostly old clients of ours… and they wanted in right away so they booked.

“We weren’t surprised, we knew it would happen.”

The campers who are coming don’t even know how much their stay is going to cost them yet as the Baker family is still to set their 2010 rates. It is a private park so fees do fluctuate with season and year. This summer family sites with 50-amp power cost up to $60 a night.
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Adrenaline kept the outdoorsman in mind when it created its Blast® sport utility trailer. This trailer has all the amenities necessary to make it a great base camp, and it's outfitted to haul an ATV.

The Blast has base weights ranging from 3,400 pounds to 6,570 pounds and lengths from 18 feet to 32 feet. Many SUVs, half-ton pickups and even smaller vehicles can tow the Blast.

What makes the Blast and ideal base camp is that it has everything an outdoorsman needs. The travel trailer has a shower, marine toilet, two-burner cooktop, optional microwave oven, refrigerator and furnace. Depending on the floorplan, the Blast can sleep up to eight people comfortably. The linoleum flooring throughout the unit is fuel resistant and easy to maintain.
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Ontario, CA – Motor home and luxury 5th wheel manufacturer Alfa Leisure announced they have acquired a 35 acre parcel in Douglas County, Oregon with the intent to build a new manufacturing facility.

“We’ve had our eyes on Oregon for some time and the deal finally felt right”, stated Alfa Founder and CEO Johnnie Crean. “Our plan is to create a ground up, state of the art facility which could produce both towables and motor homes”
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Residents of Michigan enjoy many blessings when it comes to travel and outdoor recreation. For starters, Michigan is geographically unique with more than 3,000 miles of coastline along four of the five Great Lakes. To that remarkable asset you can add our countless inland lakes, rivers and diverse terrain.

The state's network of parks, campgrounds and trails -- several along abandoned railroad rights of way -- provide a simple and convenient way to access this network. In fact, according to Michigan's Department of Natural Resources (DNR), "You are never more than half an hour from a Michigan state park, state forest campground, state recreation area or state trail system." Getting connected is as easy as going to www.michigan.gov/dnr. Just click on the link for Map of Parks, Forests and Trails.

Michigan's 100 state parks are as different as they are delightful. Campers will find that most of Michigan's state parks have electricity and water hookups and plenty of elbow room. Our state's more than 14,000 state park campsites are why Michigan ranks number one in the nation for the number of camping sites and overnight stays.
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The nation's subprime mortgage crisis and high gasoline prices worry many Oklahomans but apparently not those buying recreational vehicles and boats — especially older people who may have more disposable income.

"I pulled back on inventory because I thought sales would slump. But that didn't happen. In fact, we have actually increased our motor home sales in the last two years,” said Gary Wyatt, general manager of McClain's RV Superstores in Oklahoma City.

The RV life is not just for retirees, although people who've amassed a lifetime of wealth can more easily afford the biggest RVs.

The tax breaks associated with paying for an RV are generally the same as for a home.
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DES MOINES, Iowa — Motor home manufacturer Winnebago Industries Inc. said it will shut down most of its production lines for a week beginning Monday, the result of a continued slowdown in sales.

Low consumer confidence in the economy and interest rates are the two primary factors that affect business, company spokeswoman Sheila Davis said Friday.

Although The Federal Reserve has aggressively cut interest rates in recent months, the reduction has not largely reached consumers yet, Davis said.
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SALISBURY, N.C. -- Benny Myers surveyed the huge creation parked in his garage, struggling to find words to describe it.

"It was," he finally managed, "somebody's concept of what the future was going to be like."

The Salisbury Post reported that the monolith that briefly occupied space in Myers' garage off Briggs Road is a 1953 GM Futurliner. It was one of 12 (this being the 10th to roll off the assembly line) produced by General Motors in the 1940s and 1950s.

The vehicles which measure almost 12 feet tall and stretch from here to a week from Friday were curiosities produced to participate in a Parade of Progress through which advances in science and technology were touted.

Those advances included jet engines, stereophonic sound, microwave ovens, televisions and other modern marvels. (This was, remember, a parade that rolled into town more than 50 years ago.)

Twelve Futurliners and 32 support vehicles toured the country from coast to coast in the 1940s and '50s. The Parade of Progress was discontinued after 1956, falling victim to one of those marvels it featured... the television.
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Those who enjoy Pennsylvania's state parks for biking, hiking, camping and other outdoor recreation will find big improvements in some facilities and repairs to others this season.

Pine Grove Furnace State Park in particular is in the middle of a $3.7 million capital improvements project that will bring a new bath house and shower facility to the 696-acre park's campground and new facilities to both of the park's lakes. The improvements, which began in February and are expected to be completed by the end of the year, will provide more modern amenities that could attract more users.

"When we get these new facilities in place I see an increase in usage across the board," said park manager Kenneth Boyles.
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Tuesday, Suzi and Fred Dow of Bisbee, Ariz., climbed into their 31-foot RV with their two dogs. The retirees — he's 73, she's 59 — are completing a 14-year mission: to visit every mainland U.S. national forest with a developed campground. By August, the authors of a website, guidebooks and blog plan to accomplish their goal in Alaska. USA TODAY spoke with the couple as they loaded up for the trek.
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JUNCTION CITY, Ore. - More bad news for the local recreational vehicle industry. Junction City RV manufacturer County Coach announced they're cutting all of their employees' wages.

More than 1,000 people will see a 5 percent loss on their checks. That means a person making the starting $10.50 per hour will lose more than $500 each year.

The company's president, Chief Executive Officer Jim Howard is also cutting his pay by 25 percent. Altogether saving the company an estimated $2 million this year.

Officials tell us the company is trying to withstand tough economic times, as RV sales continue to decline.
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Yakima -- First it was the employees now Western RV customers are saying they're being left in the dark and left with half serviced vehicles.

Bob Wert, Western RV President says, "We've run out of money we've paid all the bills we can pay, done all we can do."

That's the response from President Bob Wert explaining that a continuing slow down in sales is forcing them to temporarily suspend manufacturing operations.

They're narrowing down their approximately 200 employee work force to skeleton status only keeping six from their management staff.
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Dedicated Country Thunder USA campers are getting a head start on setting up for the festival near Florence Arizona.

Dust from the line of trailers, trucks and cars rises up on the dirt road leading to the sprawling Canyon Moon Ranch, home for the 15th edition of Country Thunder, which runs April 17-20.

Country music stars Dierks Bentley, Sugarland, Phil Vassar, Kellie Pickler and others are headlining the four-day outdoor music and camping festival.

Every year, campers have the luxury of choosing between three campground locations that meet their needs. This year, one more campground has been added to accommodate the popular festival.

Here is a rundown of options
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YAKIMA -- While no one wanted to confirm whether the company-wide layoff is permanent or temporary at what was once the valley's largest employers, court documents filed just days before the shutdown indicate the business failed to pay rent for several months last year.

The recent news seems to be a far cry from when Action News first covered Western Recreational Vehicles three years ago. Back then, company leaders described a cinderella tale: a family owned business that grew into one of Yakima county's most succesful companies.

Court papers filed as recently as last week explain Western RV owes its former landlord more than $400,000 in back rent from March through July of last year.
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A Canadian camper and RV manufacturer will relocate to Yakima this summer, bringing with it the promise of about 100 new jobs at full production.

The announcement today by Abbortsford, British Columbia-based Adventurer Manufacturing, a builder of truck campers, travel trailers and motor homes, comes on the heels of the at least temporary loss of Western RV of Union Gap, which suspended operations Tuesday.
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Part one of a two-part series on Georgia’s seven natural wonders
By Rich Steck & Judi Janofsky

Georgia is one of the Southeast's most geographically diverse states, offering countless recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, from Appalachian Mountain escapes to 100 miles of adventure along the Atlantic Ocean coast.

The Department of Natural Resources manages more than one million acres of land available for public recreation at 63 state parks and historic sites, and over 90 wildlife management areas. Depending on the park you choose, a variety of activities are offered - for free or a fee - like fishing, hunting, swimming, motor boating, pedal boating, canoeing, kayaking, white water rafting, horseback riding, rock climbing and the friendly competition of miniature golf, tennis, volleyball and horseshoes. Many are equipped with children's playgrounds, restrooms, showers, picnic tables and shelters for groups that include grills and even kitchens.
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First Coast News - Jacksonville,FL,USA

KINGSLAND, GA -- Kingsland Police say they've arrested a man for setting a motor home on fire in a gas station parking lot.

49-year old James Thornton has been charged with first degree arson, which is a felony.

Police say on Saturday an officer heard a large explosion at Cone Travel Plaza along Interstate 95. The officer found a large motor home on fire in the back parking lot of the business.

Investigators say an accelerant was used to burn the vehicle. The motor home, worth more than $300,000, was destroyed by the fire.

Lieutenant Todd C. Tetterton told First Coast News the blast was so powerful, it knocked Thornton off his feet.

The motor home was owned by someone in Massachusetts.
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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 17, 2008 -- Apollo Motorhome Holidays announced today that it was purchasing Los Angeles based Happy Travel Campers.

Happy Travel Campers is a leading economy RV rental operator in the United States of America. Started in 1987 by Klaus and Gaby Hollerith, Happy Travel Campers has developed a solid reputation of offering personalised service and quality RV Rentals California wide.
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Part-time Foothills resident Richard Anderson and his wife contacted the Yuma County Sheriff's Office last month claiming a local RV dealer bilked them out of money when they had their motorhome sold on consignment.

Anderson said he took his motorhome to Your RV Wizard, formerly located at 9251 South Frontage Road, in January to have it sold on consignment. Then in mid-February, when he went to pick it up to use on a trip in the meantime, he said, he was told it had been sold.

"We did not give them permission to sell it without our approval," Anderson said, adding that the dealer never told him how much it sold for and also never paid him his portion of the sale money.
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ERRY — Ray Durbin, owner of Mill Brook RV Park in Kingston, has a few weeks left before opening his campground. But based on the number of guests who have locked in their reservations, he anticipates a good summer ahead.

"I'd say it's looking pretty good," Durbin said in a telephone interview from his winter home in Florida.

Most of his customers are renting for the whole summer to stay in one place and save money on gas, he said.

"They want to get away," he said, "but they don't want to go too far."

A similar story is unfolding at other New Hampshire campgrounds, like Hidden Valley RV Park in Derry. Hidden Valley has yet to open for the season, but people have called ahead to lock in their reservations, according to owner Stephanie Simonsen.
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Are you in the process of planning an RV trip? If you are, it is important to take a close look at your traveling party. If you are a parent, will you be traveling with your children? If so, it is important that you take the proper amount of time to plan and prepare for your upcoming RV trip. A few tips to help you get started are highlighted in this article.
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COLLINSVILLE, IL (KTVI-myFOXstl.com) --

Foreclosure is causing confusion and headaches for customers at a south St. Louis County RV center, among them, a Metro East family trying to run a ministry using their RV.

The Kavenys bought an RV from the Howard RV Supercenter last month. They thought it was going to help them when they travel for their ministry, but all it's caused them so far is frustration.

The Kavenys bought their camper on March 7th. Howard's was foreclosed on a little more than a week later.

"It's been an ongoing disaster," said Pat Kaveny who says nobody can find the title to the vehicle.

He points out that the VIN number from his bill of sale doesn't even match the one on the RV.

The bottom line – the Kaveny's can't get license plates for the camper now that the temporary tags have expired. That means the RV is just sitting in their driveway instead of being out on the road.
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Winnebago Industries feels the pinch of high gas prices
OREST CITY, Iowa - The assembly line here at Winnebago Industries usually moves at just eight inches an hour. But as demand for these big vehicles has dropped recently, the pace of the line has slowed even more. Workers are churning out fewer motor homes, and some of them have been laid off.

Watch the news and you can see why consumers are holding back. Stock market gyrations, a major investment bank teetering and the Fed trying to come to the rescue by slashing interest rates.

Along the way, the American psyche has taken a hit. Confidence in the economy is plunging, and prospective buyers are clutching tightly to their cash and credit.
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The Truth About The Environmental Efficiency Of An RV For The Environmentally Conscious!
By Brian Gore

An RV is THE home for 'Earth Conscious', responsible people! I'm aware of the common of wastefulness they're saddled with. I'd also submit; that preconception is misguided. The truth is, I don't believe that the average American could live more environmentally conscious, than with what is 'built in' to the RV lifestyle.

Take a minute and think about it. The RV is the perfect pack it in - pack it out accommodation for an extended trip to the woods. Not to mention the perfect home for an environmentalist.

It's compact, efficient; use of space, combined with its Solar Power system, (assuming you install one!) consumes far less fossil fuel than even the smallest brick and mortar home.

On top of that, being an RVer, I am focused, by the limited fresh and waste water capacity of the rig, on minimizing my consumption of precious water, thereby also reducing the production of waste water to be dealt with.

I can't see how anyone wanting to minimize their impact on the planet could do better than boondocking in an RV! Heck, even when I'm 'hooked up' to regular systems, my conservative, boondocking ways carry over and we consume less. Habits learned from Rving carry over into the rest of my living. Environmentally conscious behaviour in action!
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Camping is a great way to appreciate the beauty and activities of the Tahoe area; providing an interaction with nature that you’ll never find in a stuffy hotel room. Most campgrounds allow leashed pets, although beach access for animals may be restricted. Campsites generally fill up quickly around holidays so be sure to book early!

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April 14, 2008) An outdoor adventure that has been a favorite with Walt Disney World guests since 1971 is receiving some enhancements. As part of a resort-wide renovation project, on now, changes are coming or already in place across the 700 acres of Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground.

"Over the last 37 years, the average length of an RV has increased by 27 feet," says Fort Wilderness spokesperson Darcy Cormier. "Many feature 'slide outs' that mechanically extend from the sides of the vehicle."

To address the needs of today's larger vehicles, an intensive effort will widen and lengthen the concrete parking pads while maintaining privacy and tranquility provided by natural vegetation. A new "Premium" campsite will be available that features extra large concrete pads for larger vehicles -- also upgrades to existing amenities such as picnic tables and grills.
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