| Big news! Spring is just around the corner... or so we hear, anyway. But we can always dream of new roads, new campsites, new adventures, and (dare we say it?) even new RVs!
Speaking of news, RV Business magazine just named Winnebago Industries "Newsmaker of the Year" for 2014. More about that below, along with another interesting item in the "breaking news" department.
Please enjoy this issue and feel free to . And, if you have a favorite recipe, place to go or activity or destination, by all means let us know!
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 Who's on First?
According to Statistical Surveys, Inc., Winnebago Industries was the number-one selling motorhome brand for 2013.
We're very grateful to our dedicated employees and our dealer and industry partners, and we're pleased that our customers continue to "vote with their pocketbooks" for our innovative designs and legendary build quality. To you and all of our customers and friends, thank you!
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"Newsmaker of the Year"
In more news, RV Business magazine has just named Winnebago Industries their "Newsmaker of the Year" for 2013, writing "Winnebago Industries, Inc. has in many ways shown the world and the rest of the RV industry what it takes to shake off the bleak days of the Great Recession."
RV Business made its choice based on (among other things): employment trends, expanding retail sales, financial performance, national press coverage, industry recognition and our new brand licensing program, Winnebago Outdoor.
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Prime Time Drive: Strait of Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway
When you stop to smell the roses, make sure to watch for whales.
The Strait of Juan de Fuca separates Washington's Olympic Peninsula from Vancouver Island. And when you take the scenic byway that runs alongside it, you'll be rewarded with a seemingly endless parade of spectacular views.
This stretch of Highway 112 is about 60 miles long, two-thirds the length of the Strait itself, and runs just north of Olympic National Park. Whale sightings are possible, particularly in the summer/fall months. Just look for the 'Whale Trail' sign en route. Other attractions include old-growth forests, tidal pools, salmon fishing, sandy beaches, bicycling and hiking.
An ideal place to explore tidal pools and camping out is the Salt Creek Recreation Area at mile post 53.8. Here you'll find Clallam County Park, with 90 campsites, many of which offer a waterfront view.
Click here to find other nearby campgrounds.
For more information on the Strait of Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway click here.
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Cover Trend 
Or Trend on the cover, to be more precise.
The March issue of Motorhome magazine features our very own Winnebago Trend on the cover. As reviewer Chris Hemer noted, "the more time I spent with it, the more I liked it.
"The reason has to do with how well this motorhome works for its intended purpose-but also the potential it represents for the future of RVing."
Click here to see the full article, or pick up the March issue of MotorHome at your nearest newsstand.
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Reader Tip
Thanks to Randy Lachermeir of Trevor, Wisconsin, for the following tip.
Placing our jack stand pads has always been a two-person job.
I designed a jig that uses a T-square and a small mirror to allow one person to position the pad directly below the jack stand. I painted the bottom of the jack stand with bright orange paint, then placed the T-square directly over the pad (already in the correct position) with the back edge of the square touching the pad. The last step was to position the mirror on the square so that I could see the orange paint. Once I found the correct spot for the mirror I glued it in place.
Now when we set up, I use the T-square to place the pad exactly where it needs to be.
Editor's note: Models equipped with our 3-position jack controls let you control the jacks from either the entrance door or the service center to monitor the jacks as you lower them. And thanks for the tip, Randy! A small token of our esteem is on its way to you!
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Recipe: Easy Asian Noodles
This delicious recipe coming to you straight from the kitchen of Stacey MacDonald.
1 package (12 oz.) soba noodles*
½ cup peanut butter
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup rice vinegar
3 T tomato paste (or catsup, in a pinch)
3-4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 T ginger, minced
1 cup sugarsnap peas or frozen peas
3 green onions, sliced and divided into 2 parts
siracha or other hot sauce, to taste
Optional: 1 cup mushrooms, sautéed; 1 8-oz. package of tofu, cubed and sautéed
Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse. While noodles are cooking, lightly sauté garlic and ginger. Add all remaining ingredients except ½ of the green onions and mix well over low heat. Add water as needed so the sauce is the consistency of gravy. Spoon sauce over cooked noodles and top with remaining green onion. Enjoy!
* Japanese buckwheat noodles. Ramen or other noodles (or even pasta!) may also be used.
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