25June2009

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Business booms from slumping economy
WECT-TV6, NC
He's parked his RV at Winner's RV Park in Carolina Beach. "You can come in when you want to," said Williams. "There's no set time you have to come in. Sometimes we come at 11 or 12 at night." Along with the convenience, Williams says using the RV saves

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RV Park may lose running
WALA-TV FOX10, AB
Pensacola, FL - It's been a bad week for the Heritage Oaks mobile home park. Their water was shut-off last Tuesday. A man was shot and killed on Sunday a nd a woman was attacked by a k-9 on Monday. Despite all that, things are looking up for them now.

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Police seek info on missing man
Mohave Valley News, NV
He was last seen in the Bullhead RV Park, 1610 Highway 95, at 7:30 am Sunday. Police said Reisch has been without his medication, including a heart medication, blood pressure medication and an antidepressant since he went missing.

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Move beyond lawsuit, toward better park
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald, WA
Long sued for breach of contract after Kennewick signed an agreement with another developer that included plans for an RV park in Columbia Park. The problem, Long claimed, is the city had already given him exclusive rights to build and operate an RV

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24June2009

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Campgrounds develop full service, on-site restaurants.
The Republican - MassLive.com, MA
The prize winning salmon recipe Profaizer references is the property of Kamp Klamath RV Park and Campground in California's Redwood country. Kamp Klamath's Big Foot Grill serves everything from homemade blackberry pancakes to Tex-Mex specialties.

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Examiner.com
CA's private campgrounds gear up for July 4th with activities and
Examiner.com
As of mid-June, campsites near the beach are still available in Southern California, including Mission Bay RV Resort in San Diego and Malibu Beach RV Park in Malibu. And if you're looking for activities to enjoy with your family, many campgrounds and

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Lake County briefs
Chicago Daily Herald, IL
In addition to hosting tonight's workshop at village hall, Gurnee officials said they'll conduct a survey to assess residents' opinions and experiences of outdoor RV parking and storage staring in mid-July. The survey will be on the village's Web site,
Gurnee to hold RV workshop Grayslake Review
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Aunt Norie's sewing room
Tonganoxie Mirror, KS
The line that read, “They had just sold their large RV for winter Texans,” should have said their “large RV Park for winter Texans.” That one word park explains a lot. This happening takes me back to one of my Dad's stern warnings, I'd like to pass

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Business Gazette
Rules kick in for parking RVs, large trucks
Business Gazette, MD
"It's not like we've shut down the county, we've just prohibited some of the places people can park commercial trucks and recreational vehicles," said County Councilman Michael J. Knapp (D-Dist. 2) of Germantown. Recreational vehicles such as campers,

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23June2009

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Ozarks First
Staycations Popular In Rough Economy
Ozarks First, MO
It's hot enough for these eggs to sizzle on their own, so the White family is cooling off inside a new camper. "It's a fantastic Father's Day," Matt White says. "It was really easy," Rita White says. "Just throw a few things in the camper and drive

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Camper Explosion Closes Route 495
Boston Channel.com,  USA
A section of Route 495 was partially closed Saturday after an RV camper caught on fire, spewing thick plumes of black smoke over the roadway, according to state police officials. No injuries were reported in the incident, and it is unknown how the fire

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MiamiHerald.com
There's plenty to enjoy, discover at Miami-Dade campgrounds
MiamiHerald.com, FL
A 270-acre campground of natural pine land, bridle trails and hiking paths, it caters mainly to recreational vehicles or RVs but also has areas for campers who bring tents. Residents and tourists alike have several options when it comes to camping in

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22June2009

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Ozarks First
Staycations Popular In Rough Economy
Ozarks First, MO
It's hot enough for these eggs to sizzle on their own, so the White family is cooling off inside a new camper. "It's a fantastic Father's Day," Matt White says. "It was really easy," Rita White says. "Just throw a few things in the camper and drive

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Examiner.com
Quality furnishings make comfortable homes
Examiner.com
Seeing your RV as your home is the key. You may own a real house planted firmly on a plot of land somewhere, but if you are spending your time in a camper or a motor coach, then consider it your home. Make it suit you and your lifestyle.

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Examiner.com
Cheyenne Mountain State Park - Colorado Springs, CO
Examiner.com
The full hookups are easy to reach and will pose no challenge for the camper. The pads for tents are large and level. While the park contains an area for tenters, each RV site has a tent pad and may be rented by tenters. There are 61 campsites: 51 are

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Camper Explosion Closes Route 495
Boston Channel.com,  USA
A section of Route 495 was partially closed Saturday after an RV camper caught on fire, spewing thick plumes of black smoke over the roadway, according to state police officials. No injuries were reported in the incident, and it is unknown how the fire

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al.com
The John Daly saga hits Mobile: Colorful pro golfer runs his RV
al.com, AL
Items fell from his camper and caused damage to the other vehicle." Bagsby said Daly was pulled over shortly after the incident, and once he was made aware of what transpired, he returned to the scene and cooperated fully.

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20June2009

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San Diego Union Tribune
Blanket of bugs a rural ritual
San Diego Union Tribune, CA
Tom Eret, 59, a retired building maintenance engineer who lives in an RV park close by, is fascinated with the infestation. The amateur naturalist borrowed a book from the library in an unsuccessful attempt to identify the species.

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Series adds sponsors for Edmonton event
Motorsport.com, Florida
IHRA has announced that Paradise RV and SMS Equipment have teamed up with Castrol Raceway as partners for the upcoming River Cree Resort and Casino Rocky Mountain Nationals in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Paradise RV will serve as the presenting sponsor

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County examines RV resort controls
reddeeradvocate.com, Canada
By Paul Cowley - Red Deer Advocate Lacombe County councillors are looking for a little visual help in determining the right and wrong ways to control RV resort development. The county is wrestling with a new RV resort bylaw that is designed to prevent

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Getting to know Lake Tahoe's warmer side
Los Angeles Times, CA
These days, the Forest Service owns the land, and concessionaires run the lodgings, campground, RV village, stables, bike and watersports rentals, the ice cream parlor and Beacon restaurant, where a raccoon approached me on the deck to demand lunch.

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Seven Feathers opens expanded hotel
NRToday.com, OR
Rentals at the Rivers West RV Park owned by the tribe are up 4 percent over last year, signaling more recreational vehicles are on the road — another good sign, he said. “We see a lot of traffic between Seattle and San Francisco.

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19June2009

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we want to rent a tent trailer or rv
Discover Moose Jaw,  Canada
When the City of Moose Jaw and South-central Saskatchewan want local news, weather, and sports online and on-demand, they turn to Discover Moose Jaw. As Moose Jaw Saskatchewan's website for local job listings, free classifieds, garage sales,

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The hunt is on for cool Austin logos for new T-shirts
Austin American-Statesman, TX
By Marques Harper | Thursday, June 18, 2009, 10:36 AM My fashion travels took me to an RV camp near Slaughter Lane. Yes, I was there for fashion. On a hot afternoon this week, I met up with Gabe Johnson, a T-shirt scout from Seattle-based Destee Nation

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18June2009

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MiamiHerald.com
There's plenty to enjoy, discover at Miami-Dade campgrounds
MiamiHerald.com, FL
More people may be taking advantage of the campgrounds as they stay closer to home during their summer vacation. Linda Profaizer, president of the National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds, said she hears that more RV parks are filling up this

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Commission addresses camping issues
Arkansas City Traveler, KS
Graves, the owner of Cherokee Strip RV Park, voiced his concern about the impact the proposed large-event camping ordinance could have on his business. The ordinance eventually was passed, 5-0, but not until after a 20-minute debate erupted over its

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Camping Web Store Launches its New Informational Blog in Time for
PR Web (press release), WA
"I don't want to across the campground to use a bathroom." Jackson said that while she largely spends her camping and vacation time in an RV, she understands the plight of the camper, particularly when it comes to eating proper meals.

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13June2009

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Wayne Fisher Jr.: Dad inspired his career in Coast Guard
Orlando Sentinel, FL
The family lived in St. Petersburg until 1992, when the couple bought a 40-foot camper and traveled the country, visiting "old dory mates" (a term used by cuttermen to describe fellow shipmates), friends and family. "With his military career,

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Kingsport Times News
Camper fire halts I-26 westbound traffic for about an hour
Kingsport Times News, TN
By Kacie Breeding The Kingsport Fire Department douses a camper fire on I-26 near exit 3. Photo by Erica Yoon. An RV camper fire shut down the westbound lanes of Interstate 26 near exit 3 for about an hour Friday morning. The Kingsport Fire Department

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7June2009

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Bill To Prohibit RV Parking In Commercial Lots Pulled
WMTW.com, ME
"My husband and I have been doing this for five years steady," said Deb Schaeffer, an avid RV camper. Schaeffer said she's glad that Wal-Mart and other big stores open their lots for overnight parking, especially after a long drive.

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ON THE JOB…
Cordele Dispatch, GA
By BECKY CRISSMAN CORDELE — During the summertime many people all around our country load up their campers and hit the open road to seek adventure. There are some people that even make a camper their home, year round. They may spend their time

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Arkansas Democrat Gazette
FRANKLIN COUNTY : Festival campers pitch music first
Arkansas Democrat Gazette, AR
Jonica Bridenstine, 32, of Pineville, Mo., said the suspended parachute that hung between trees in the "RV upgrade" camping section, served its purpose. "All the rows of tents look the same, but when you see the parachute all lit up you know you're

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Dothan Eagle
How to navigate BamaJam
Dothan Eagle, AL
Gate 1 is for campers. Camping: RV or camper space is $150 per 25-by-40-foot lot. Tent spaces are $75. Camping was sold out, but new sites have been opened. The numbers are limited. To reserve a site, call 877-4-BAMAJAM. Hint: Get an RV guide when you

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Houston Chronicle
Lightweight RVs help dealer survive recession
Houston Chronicle, United States
In addition to owning his own camper dealership, Troutt serves as chairman of the National RV Dealers Association, based in Fairfax, Va. He tends to a take a long view of his industry's future. “Americans will always have a love affair with RVs,”

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4June2009

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PORTER: Tourist charged in fatal accident
Niagara Gazette, NY
The camper appears to have failed to stop at the stop sign, and the passenger side of the RV hit the driver side of the SUV.” The impact of the crash sent both vehicles careening off the road, rolling over several times, before coming to rest in a
Names of Camper vs. SUV Accident Victims Released WKBW-TV
Identities Released in Deadly Niagara County Crash WGRZ-TV
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Life On Wheels: RVers enjoy the friendships, relaxed pace
Traverse City Record Eagle, MI
Ray and Maggie Russell went from a 19-foot camper to a 40-foot motor coach that easily pulls their "toad" — a car or other towed vehicle in RV lingo. Then they bought two lots at Traverse Bay RV Resort, a luxury RV park complete with clubhouse,

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Some campgrounds axe tradition and toss tents
Detroit Free Press, United States
You might not even see the camper next to you through the sumac bushes. "The Pinery is classified as a natural environment park. What that means is that it's an example of a very good ecological community with excellent natural resources," MacKenzie

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