One of New England’s largest RV dealers has launched a nationwide fundraising effort to help Village Green Family Campground rebuild after a tornado destroyed the park June 1, according to a news release. “We think it’s the right thing to do,” Danielle Hanoud, vice...
Editor’s Note: Following is an e-mail sent out this week by David Gorin. The last few years have been very exciting for David Gorin & Associates. As the recession rolled across the landscape, I’ve been fortunate to be associated with several successful...
What does the leader of the free world and Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) have in common? For a brief moment on July 6, the connection was a custom engraved KOA Rolla Roaster marshmallow roaster. The KOA Rolla Roaster was presented to President Obama on behalf of...
Editor’s Note: In May, the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) was requested to look into the issue of whether there could be liability associated with campgrounds offering wireless access to their guests and potential copyright infringement....
Just south of Jackson Hole, Wyo., the newly established Wheelhaus Inc. is building park models for a campground that creates a “glamping-style” experience. Wheelhaus park models have been Certified Green by TRA Certification. They are labeling their...
The summer season is well underway at Lakewood Camping Resort in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and the resort is offering guests a variety of family-friendly events throughout the summer. Guests can enjoy weekly parties and shows during their stay including a welcoming party,...
Two campgrounds near Baynes Lake, British Columbia, were the objects of recent discussion as the community went through a planning process, The Townsman, Cranbrook, British Columbia, reported. It is the first time that Baynes Lake has had an official community plan....
Click here to watch a video, courtesy of KAAL-TV, Austin, Minn., about the following story. They’re called the “Explore America Family.” For the past 12 years, this family of four has spent two months every summer in an RV traveling the country. It...
The tourism industry had a $2.5-billion economic impact in South Dakota last year alone. And with the improving economy, the industry appears to be getting even stronger in South Dakota. But that means there are some changes happening. The buzz word of...
Leo Molloy has built a reputation around Newfoundland’s Burin Peninsula over the last two decades with his salvage yard. Now, the Marystown resident plans to expand into the world of tourism. The owner of Molloy’s Auto Salvage said he has been determined for the...
A staffing shortage and equipment failure have led state Department of Parks and Recreation officials to close the Peninsula Campground on Folsom Lake near Pilot Hill, Calif., effective July 18, the Sacramento Bee reported. Because of a lack of staffing and the...
Click here to watch a video, courtesy of the Newark, N.J., Star-Ledger, and read the following story from the newspaper. For the past decade, retired mechanic David Standaert has been in transit, towing his 27-foot travel trailer to scenic places coast to coast. The...
