The newest tourist attraction in Salt Lake City will be the City Creek shopping center covering two downtown city blocks. The center, which will open March 22, will have two 18-foot waterfalls. The designers of the fountains at the Bellagio in Las Vegas have created three fountains that will employ fire and water to create […]
Archives for November 2011
Lance Names Prize Winner
Phil Feeney, 69, of Oceanside, California, won a Lance 1575 travel trailer at the recent California RV Show in Pomona. This is the second year that a Lance product has been the grand prize for the show, which is sponsored by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association. The 1575 is the newest Lance model. It has […]
Dutchmen Gets New President
Cam Boyer, who has been vice president of finance for Dutchmen Manufacturing for the past two and a half years, has been named president of the company, succeeding Don Clark. Boyer joined Dutchmen after working for Starcraft RV and Starcraft Marine. Dutchmen is a subsidiary of Thor Industries.
Cavco Broadens Reach
With its purchase of Palm Harbor Homes and Fleetwood Homes, Cavco has broadened its production of park models far beyond its original factory in Phoenix, Arizona. The company announced that it is now producing park models in Rocky Mount, Virginia; Woodburn, Oregon; Napa, Idaho; Austin, Texas, and Plant City, Florida. Joseph Stegmayer, Cavco’s president and […]
Oregon Campgrounds Offer Winter Rates
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has closed 25 seasonal campgrounds for the winter, but year-round camping is available at 32 other state parks. The campgrounds that remain open generally charge $4 less than summer rates for standard RV and tent sites. Rates are reduced as much as $20 per night for deluxe cabins and […]
Silver Gypsy: Christmas is a Comin’
I don’t really believe in Black Friday. I guess somewhere along the line I was young enough, brave enough, and desperate enough to participate but I’m not sure it even had a name back then. We didn’t have a whole lot of money but I loved putting a lot of wrapped presents under the tree […]
How Much a Gallon?
Those of us that live in urban areas have become accustomed to paying more for a gallon of gasoline than for a gallon of milk. That gallon of milk can be purchased as fat free, 1% , 2% or whole. As of this writing a gallon of gasoline will be closer to $4.00 than $3.00 […]
Great Escapes: The Covered Bridge Capital of Oregon
The Beaver State has the largest collection of covered bridges in the West, and one of the largest in the nation. To see six covered bridges and a swinging bridge—all located along one paved and well-marked driving tour— head to Cottage Grove, the self-proclaimed “Covered Bridge Capital of Oregon.” The route is especially lovely in […]
The 19th Hole: Electronic Scorecards Make Great Gifts
Golfers will be able to focus on their game even more when using an electronic golf scorecard. Two that are currently on the market and worth considering include the Touch Screen Digital Golf Scorecard and the PGA Tour Electronic Golf Scorecard. The Touch Screen Digital Golf Scorecard is easy to use and very intuitive. […]
RV Travel Tales: A Workamping Career That Travels On a Song
Ron Shepard, a consummate entertainer with a talent for country and gospel songs, proves that even delayed dreams can come true. He never gave up his zeal for entertaining and inspiring others with his music. Today, he combines his dream with full-time RVing. At a young age, Ron recognized he had a voice. Growing […]
Thor Motor Coach’s Ron Davidson to head up Customer Service
Elkhart, IN – Thor Motor Coach has named Ron Davidson the new Vice President of Quality Control and Customer Service.
“Ron has been a valuable member of the Thor Motor Coach team. His attention to detail and his dedication to improving the daily quality of our products made him the obvious choice.” said Jeff Kime, President of Thor Motor Coach.