(Nov. 12, 2015) - Education and training remain at the top of the RVDA's major initiatives for 2016, but there are several legislative issues deserving of dealers' attention in the year ahead, Ingrassia explained. The association is also partnering with CareerCo to help dealers recruit employees, train them and develop job descriptions. One of the biggest misconceptions in the industry is that this type of distance learning is expensive and that it's designed for larger dealers. However, as Wilson explains, the opposite is really true. He describes some of the courses available through the distance learning program, and the efforts of suppliers to provide additional training.

(Nov. 12, 2015) - The dealership will support the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots initiative through Dec. 15. People are invited to bring in a new, unwrapped toy for local children. The dealership also supports Cub Scout Pack 550's Scouting for Food Drive through Nov. 20. People can bring non-perishable food items to help feed the community.

(Nov. 12, 2015) - Thor Industries' brand may not be as recognizable to the layperson as rival Winnebago, but it generates more than four times the revenues, Forbes reported today in listing Thor CEO Bob Martin on its list of businesspersons of the year. Martin came in at No. 38 on the Top 50 list.

(Nov. 12, 2015) - Marcus Lemonis, chief executive officer of Camping World and Good Sam Enterprises, announced he is beginning a new campaign to collect pairs of jeans to give to those in need.

(Oct. 12, 2015) - "Initial claims failed to reverse any of the unexpected increase from the prior week; however, the current level continued to indicate a tight labor market, said Nye. "The four-week moving average, despite rising to its highest level since late September, remained at or below the lows seen earlier in 2015.

(Nov. 11, 2015) - The Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association announced Norcold/Thetford training is coming to their Northwestern District on Dec. 16.

(Nov. 12, 2015) - Cruise Inn wrapped up its second-annual member conference with a weekend full of education, brand updates, voting, awards and fun, the organization announced in a press release.

(Nov. 12, 2015) - One thousand park owners and operators, vendors, state and industry leaders gathered at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Fla. last week for the annual Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE).

(Nov. 12, 2015) - The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) installed a new Board of Directors last week during its annual Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo in Daytona Beach, Fla.

(Nov. 12, 2015) - The Meadville KOA Campground was awarded the 2015 Best Campground Website in Pennsylvania Award by Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association. PCOA is made up of 233 campgrounds from across Pennsylvania.

(Nov. 12, 2015) - A checklist that park planners use in reviewing what can be allowed in Florida's park system now calls for adding hunting as a possible activity.

(Nov. 12, 2015) - The Friends of Pine Grove Furnace State Park have been awarded a $21,730 grant to improve the 1.7 mile Mountain Creek Trail in Pine Grove Furnace State Park.

(Nov. 12, 2015) - The Friends of Stephen F. Austin State Park near Sealy welcome area families to "Breakfast with Santa," scheduled from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Dec. 12.

(Nov. 12, 2015) - Looking to enjoy a relaxing day trip to Lake Guntersville, Ala., State Park? Beginning next week, the state park will begin charging an admission fee of $5.

(Nov. 12, 2015) - After concluding a statewide artwork contest, California State Parks is rolling out new specialized vehicle license featuring California's official tree, the California Redwood.

(Nov. 12, 2015) - Select Indiana state parks will close temporarily to allow for controlled deer reductions in the coming weeks.

(Nov. 12, 2015) - "It was a great week of educational seminars and a trade show and New Jersey is honored to have been recognized in so many areas," said DelVescio. The association and its members received several awards are were elected to key positions at the national level.

(Nov. 12, 2015) - For the first time since the 2013 flood, the Okotoks, Alberta, Lions Club was able to distribute funds from its campground operation to Foothills organizations.

(Nov. 12, 2015) - Red Mountain Park has opened its Eagle's Nest campsite at the park in Birmingham, Ala., for area youth.

(Nov. 12, 2015) - A subcontractor hired to erect a multi-acre campground in Fairmount Park, during the Pope's visit, - a plan canceled almost as soon as it was publicly released - is suing for breach of contract and $117,000 he said he lost.

(Nov. 12, 2015) - Kyle Brady and Olivia Gould's love story began in Fairhope, Ala., but it has since journeyed across the country with them as they begin to pursue their dreams of living simply. The couple has been calling their camper home for the past month and a half as they have devoted this year to exploring the United States together.

(Nov. 12, 2015) - The closing of Rickwood Caverns State Park will prevent a Warrior family from visiting the grave of a Revolutionary War veteran.

(Nov. 12, 2015) - York City, Pa., resident Kelly Fields plans to visit all 120 Pennsylvania State Parks, and she marked the halfway point this month with Neshaminy State Park in Bucks County.

(Nov. 12, 2015) - Before his son and daughter were grown, Windsor resident Brad Jacobs sought out rainy weather for the weekend getaways he took every winter with each of his kids.

(Nov. 12, 2015) - There are some unhappy campers at a Tampa Bay-area RV resort who claim the board of directors overseeing the RV resort, voted to spend a certain amount of money to buy some much-needed generators and then paid more than double what they voted to spend.