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Newmar Partners with Vets Roll

Nappanee, Indiana-based Newmar Corp. will partner with VetsRoll.org to help honor America’s war veterans by lending a Ventana 4337 diesel motorhome from May 20-23, 2012 to use as the pilot vehicle for the 10 Prevost charter coaches filled with veterans … Continue reading

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Fort Ord Becomes a National Monument

On April 20, 2012, President Obama signed a Proclamation to designate the Fort Ord National Monument. A sweeping former military base north of Monterey, California, Fort Ord is known for its oceanfront landscape and a history that dates back to horse … Continue reading

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RV Tourism to Alaska Declines

The once-common sight of a meandering, RV-driving summer tourist is becoming more of a rarity in Alaska, according to a new survey of visitors. Dubbed the Alaska Visitor Statistics Program, the survey is commissioned by the Alaska Department of Commerce … Continue reading

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Alabama Tourism launches “100 Alabama Road Trips”

Spring is on the horizon—and that means it’s time to take a road trip. To assist you in getting ready to hit the road, Sweet Home Alabama-style, Alabama Tourism has launched a three-year campaign, “100 Alabama Road Trips” with the … Continue reading

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The Graying of National Park Visitors

The average visitor to some of the nation’s parks and wilderness areas is getting grayer, prompting a new emphasis on getting young people to unplug and head outdoors. “Without a generation of kids who have had good experiences with national … Continue reading

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Bastrop State Park Back in Full Swing Post-Wildfire

By this weekend, Bastrop State Park visitors will find most facilities and all but a fraction of the Lost Pines parkland open to the public only seven months after a destructive wildfire burned 95 percent of the national landmark. Reservations … Continue reading

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Fuel Prices Won’t Stop RVers from Traveling This Spring/Summer

Recreation vehicle owners expect to hit the road in big numbers this spring and summer, and plan to adjust to higher fuel prices by enjoying frequent weekend getaways and staying closer to home, according to a new survey. Despite rising … Continue reading

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Pennsylvania State Parks Generate $1 Billion in Local Economic Activity

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Richard Allan released a new analysis showing visitors to Pennsylvania’s State Parks generate more than $1 billion in economic activity in nearby communities and support almost 13,000 related jobs. “Pennsylvanians get … Continue reading

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Discover the Joys of Camping

For those of you who have wanted to try camping, but weren’t sure how to begin, Georgia State Parks can help. Through the parks group First-Time Camper Program, you’ll get borrowed gear, a lesson in Camping 101, two nights’ accommodations, … Continue reading

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National Park Week: April 21-29

The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, invite people everywhere to enjoy, explore, learn, share, and give back to America’s nearly 400 national parks during National Park Week 2012. Celebrating the … Continue reading

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