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Clark McEwen to Retire from Texas RV Post
In the midst of his 12th year serving as executive director for the Texas Recreational Vehicle Association (TRVA), Clark McEwen has decided to step down, targeting the week of May 27 as his official exit date before heading into “the next phase of my life with my...Record Attendance at Florida RV SuperShow
Attendance of 54,255 at last week’s Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa was up slightly over last year, but still set a record, according to the sponsoring Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA). ”We didn’t knock the doors off, but we had better weather last year,” said FRVTA...Carr Named an EcoSave National Distributor
Carr Industries, cabinetry and countertops specialists, of Veneta, Ore., has been named by EcoSave as the national distributor of the EcoSave line of bacteria-enzyme based products for treating and deodorizing RV and marine holding tanks. As a grand opening special,...RVDA Exec: Keep Public Lands Open for All
Editor’s Note: The following is a column penned by Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) President Phil Ingrassia appearing in the latest issue of RV Executive Today examining the public lands access issue. As debates over the federal budget continue in...Drought: Parched Great Plains Still Bone Dry
Weekly Summary The Northeast: Status quo is the word this week as an unseasonably warm and dry weather pattern persisted, leading to no changes on the map. Mid Atlantic: Most of the Mid Atlantic saw very beneficial rains on the order of 1 to 5 inches across eastern...Wisconsin County Cans Campground Manager
The manager of the county-owned Goose Island Campground near Stoddard, Wis., is out after failing to turn over more than $70,000 in fees collected in 2012, officials said Wednesday (Jan. 23). The LaCrosse Tribune reported that La Crosse County terminated its agreement...Original Fla. Theme Park to Become State Park
Silver Springs, the Ocala, Fla., attraction that has been drawing tourists since the 1800s, will become a state park in October, following $4 million in changes that will remove exotic animals and amusement rides. Its famous glass-bottom boat rides, which started...Parks Canada Shutters Some Parks to Save $$$
Several of Canada’s national parks, long celebrated by the federal government as an “integral part of the Canadian identity,” have shut down winter services because of budget cuts. The move, which followed a $29.2 million funding reduction, has...Newport Dunes Sets Easter Weekend Activities
Easter Weekend promises to be an “egg”citing time for those visiting Newport Beach as Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort hosts its 21st annual celebration March 30-31, according to a news release. The fun begins with an Easter Egg hunt on March 30 at 9 a.m. followed by a...No Charges in Calif. State Park Fund Coverup
The Sacramento County district attorney said Thursday (Jan. 24) that her office will not pursue criminal charges against California state parks officials in the “hidden funds” scandal because of a “failure to identify any crime” by the state...KOA: Record Revenue Makes 2012 Memorable
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) set a record for revenue in 2012, and enjoyed its second-best year ever in camper night growth since the company began tracking all of its locations on a centralized reservation system in 2005. Short-term camper nights in 2012 at the...
