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The California State Parks Foundation (CSPF) announced Thursday (May 17) it will award 13 grants totaling $328,586 to organizations that are fighting to keep state parks off the closure list.

This one-year commitment is one of several steps the 43-year-old foundation is taking in response to the crisis of park closures across California’s state park system, according to a news release. These grants were made possible by generous funding from the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation and the Thomas J. Long Foundation. These foundations have supported the work of CSPF for many years, and both have stepped up their support at this critical moment to help keep a number of state parks open.

Santa Susana State Historic Park

“We are pleased to announce these grants as part of our integrated effort to help keep these threatened parks open,” said CSPF President Elizabeth Goldstein. “The grantees that have come forward to assist parks need our help now, and more organizations will have similar needs in the future. It is our hope to assist in providing reprieves for as many parks as possible by working closely with the parks community. We’ve been working hard on a number of different fronts, such as launching a major fundraising campaign and offering new technical assistance to nonprofits working to keep parks open.”

In addition to these 13 new grants, CSPF previously awarded two grants to temporarily keep open Santa Susana State Historic Park and Jughandle State Natural Reserve. All of these awards are contingent on the state entering into agreements with these organizations who have developed strong and effective proposals to keep parks open.

“This is an example of the value of public-private partnerships,” said California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Director Ruth Coleman. “We thank CSPF for mobilizing donors and resources to assist our nonprofit partners to get through this budget crisis.”

Redwood RV has unveiled the new Blackwood 36BH fifth wheel, a luxury family bunk house model. The coach is big on comfort and style with features designed specifically for families and is expected to continue Redwood RV’s winning product trend.

“At Redwood, we work hard to develop floor plans and features that make sense to the people who use them”, states Paul Craven, Product Manager. “This fundamental philosophy helped launch the Redwood brand, and it’s the basic principle behind the Blackwood product line. The new 36BH is what we call a family bunk house because we filled it with family-friendly features and enough sleeping space for up to eight people.”

Redwood RV's Blackwood luxury family bunk house fifth wheel

At first glance the Blackwood 36BH makes a statement; two separate awnings covering over 22 feet of outdoor living space set the tone. Once inside, the eye is immediately drawn to the foyer bench with four coat hooks, residential bead board design and large storage doors. The kitchen offers over 14 feet of solid surface countertop designed for entertaining family and friends. A private half bath situated near the entry door, and second room makes it easy to entertain and keep the coach clean.

Redwood RV is proud of the extensive research and design built into the Blackwood. Solid cherry hardwood cabinets, solid surface countertops and backsplashes, over 10 feet of usable hang up space in the bedroom wardrobe are all standard features found on each and every Blackwood. Add the Redwood quality difference, and you have a product that is like nothing else in the industry.

About Redwood RV
Redwood RV focuses exclusively on building mid-priced, luxury fifth wheels designed specifically for experienced RV’ers. Redwood RV is located in Syracuse Indiana and distributes its products through dealers across the United States and Canada. Redwood RV is a part of THOR Industries family of companies, the world’s largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles. More information is available online at www.redwood-rv.com

Embracing the Jeep® lifestyle means sometimes packing up and heading outdoors to enjoy a weekend of camping. To make this more enjoyable, Jeep® and Mopar® have developed the perfect accessory for the Jeep® owner who wants to go camping. For years, people who are off-roading enthusiasts and enjoyed camping have had to pack tents and set up camp on the ground. Traditional pop-up campers are typically unable to negotiate rough terrain due to their small tires and lightweight frames. Now, with the development of both a Trail Edition and an Extreme Trail Edition Jeep Camper, off-roaders can pull their pop-up camper behind them while on the trail. The Jeep® Camper Trailer is the perfect way for Jeep® owners to go off-roading and take their pop-up camping trailer with them.

The Jeep® Camper Trail Edition is the way to go when the casual Jeep® trail driver wants to go family camping in the backcountry or in an established campground. The camper trailer weighs only 850 pounds and pulls easily behind any Jeep® 4X4 vehicle. This trailer is perfect for someone who wants to stop at a campsite located down a rough backcountry road far away from civilization. With 12 inches of ground clearance and 32-inch tires, this camper will go wherever your Trail Rated® Jeep® will go. With lightweight, all aluminum construction and trailing-arm suspension, the Jeep® Camper Trailer is strong enough to take the abuse of a rough trail. While folded down, the camper can hold up to 450 pounds of additional gear secured with the included hood mounted tie-downs. Once up, the camper has ample headroom and sleeps four adults comfortably either on a queen-size bed or fold-out sofa.

Jeep Tent Camper Trailer Interior

For the hard-core off-roader, the Extreme Trail Edition is just the ticket. With 35-inch tires, extra-rugged construction, and 15 inches of ground clearance, this trailer has the capability to go anywhere that your modified Jeep® will go. It is specifically designed to handle extreme off-highway terrain. The trailer weighs 1050 pounds, which is 200 pounds more than its little brother, the Trail Edition. This is necessary to accommodate the beefier tires, the heavier frame, and skid plating.

Both versions feature a premium pop-up canvas enclosure mounted on a rugged pull-behind trailer. They both incorporate Wrangler Rubicon design cues including 17-inch aluminum wheels, taillights, fender flares, and a rear bumper. The interiors of both versions have a stowable center table, 110-volt inverter, built-in cabinet, premium window screens, and privacy shades. Jeep® Camper Trailers can be ordered at any Jeep® dealership and come in a variety of colors: Bright Silver Metallic/Black, Flame Red, Mango Tango Pearl, and Natural Green Metallic.

Whether you are a casual camper or hard-core off-roader who likes to test the limits of their Jeep®, these new lightweight camping trailers are perfect for your next camping or off-roading trip. They offer the benefit of a lightweight recreational pop-up camper, while utilizing Jeep® design and capability to follow your vehicle over any challenging terrain you might encounter along the way to your campsite