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New Jersey Park Model Dwellers Respond
Five residents of Carol Lynn Resort in Woodbine, N.J., told freeholders on Tuesday (July 14) of their pending Nov. 1 eviction for six months from places many call year-round home, and have for 30 years. They asked what the county government could do for them,...179 Sign Petition Against Campground Plan
Residents expressed deep concerns to the Plainfield Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday night (July 14) about a proposal for a campground in a residential section of Moosup in eastern Connecticut. The comments came during the continuation of a public hearing on an...Third Black Bear Shot by Utah Campers
For the third time in a month, a black bear has been shot by campers in Utah who were worried it was becoming too bold around humans, according to the Deseret News, Salt Lake City. Early Sunday (July 12), campers at Barker Reservoir on Boulder Mountain in...Hoosier Campers Flock to Parks and Campgrounds
More people are getting into camping this summer, which offers inexpensive accommodations, an up-close view of nature and a chance to experience “the simple life” for a few days. That means reservations are up at campgrounds around Indiana, according to...Economy Bites into Alaska Tourist Travel
As predicted, the dismal economy in the Lower 48 has prevented many visitors from traveling to Alaska this summer, and many locally owned businesses around the state are suffering as a result, according to Anchorage Daily News. “It’s looking kind of...Last Residents Leave Abandoned Ohio Campground
The Champaign, Ohio, Health District has suspended the license of Meadow Lake Resort, and 14 small-claims cases have been filed in Champaign County Municipal Court against its owners, Mike and Kathleen Cahill. Jeff Webb, environmental health supervisor for the health...Evergreen Indemnity to Provide Enhancements
Evergreen Indemnity, the longest continuously operating insurance program for campground and RV park owners in the nation, recently announced it will be providing enhancements to property insurance policies at no additional charge to clients. The enhancements are...Southeast Michigan Campgrounds Flourish
Alan Taylor has seen attendance at his Taylor’s Beach Campground rise by 20% this year — and he thinks he knows the reason why. It’s the economy, reports The Detroit News. People looking to pinch pennies in these tough economic times are eschewing...Hoosier KOA Succeeds in Evolving Market
Business is pleasure for Thomas Jetzer and his wife, Patricia Schenk, left, avid travelers who bought the South Bend (Ind.) East Kampground of America (KOA) in nearby Granger in 2005. The partners, who came from Switzerland in 2001, had been working in the Chicago...Fire Closes Two Washington Campgrounds
A forest fire west of Tampico, Wash., has grown to at least 500 acres, forced the closure of several U.S. Forest Service roads and the evacuation of some public campgrounds. It’s also growing, according to the Yakima Herald. The blaze is located in the...Seasonals Agree to City's Sewer Use Fees
The city of Otsego, Minn., and Mississippi Riverwood Association finally came to an agreement over sewer installation costs and assessments to the seasonal RV park on June 30. The association, which has 119 owners who live in the park during summers, sought to reduce...
