National Parks Can be Wonderlands in Winter
from USA Today
 When bison snort out steam at Yellowstone, snow bunnies traverse Yosemite's slopes, and mosquitoes vacate the Everglades, it's nature's way of telling travelers to consider a counterintuitive winter trip to a national park. More
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For RVers, L.A. Beach is a Park Place in the Sun
from The Los Angeles Times
But the recreational vehicle park's loyal patrons like the palm-tree-lined patch of asphalt, where they have ocean views and sand at their doorstep for less than $40 a night during winter. And they say they love its quirky community of renters. "You just say hi to one person, and next thing you know you're talking to the next person," said Doug Allen, who was smoking a cigarette outside his RV on a recent morning. "We'll all get together and barbecue, have a few beers, have a little party." More
RV Vacations Leave Smaller Carbon Footprint
from MotorHome Magazine
RV vacations are more environmentally friendly than fly/drive/hotel vacations, according to a new study comparing total carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions or carbon footprints. PKF Consulting, an internationally recognized consulting firm with expertise in travel and tourism, found that families of four taking RV vacations generate less CO2 than families traveling on a plane, renting a car and staying in a hotel. More
Winter Camping Can be Cool
from The Salt Lake Tribune
When camping in the winter - and many Utahns enjoy the experience of quiet solitude in a beautiful place - the key is coming prepared for cold. Lyndsie Langford of South Jordan, Utah, enjoys a winter camping trip with her family almost every year. Though it's nice to sleep in a relatively warm trailer, she enjoys sitting around the campfire, even if it's cold. More
Fleetwood Enterprises to Shut Plants, Cut Jobs
from CNN Money
Recreational-vehicle maker Fleetwood Enterprises Inc. it will shut several plants and cut jobs in response to reduced demand for manufactured housing. About 760 workers at the eight plants, or 13.3 percent of the company's 5,700 workers, will be laid off, a spokeswoman said. More
Water Heater Claim Steams RV Owners in New York
from RV News
For Bob and Shirley Schenmeyer, of Voorheesville, their RV is an expensive vehicle, a 2009 model lists for about $500,000, though the Schenmeyers said they paid significantly less for their 2004 model when they bought it new. They have protected their investment with supplemental insurance they said cost over $6,000. The reason why is because on a vehicle this large, there are many things that can break. More
RVing Retains Appeal Despite Challenging Economic Times
from Recreation Vehicle Industry Association
The RV industry, RVs, and RV travel continue to be perceived positively by the media and the public, according to reports today at the kickoff event to the 46th Annual National RV Trade Show. More
The problem with RVs isn't the RVs
from eTruth
Veterans of the recreational vehicle industry are quick to explain downturns are just part of the business and do not indicate any major or long-term problem with the product, executive management or the consumer appeal of the lifestyle. Indeed, every downturn is followed by an upswing. More
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