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Biloxi RV Parks Oppose Another Competitor
The Biloxi (Miss.) Housing Authority (BHA) is considering building a recreational vehicle park on U.S. 90, east of Beauvoir and the Kangaroo gas station, the Biloxi Sun Herald reported. Owners of other campgrounds in the city said they have been struggling since...Suit Filed Over 2010 Albert Pike Campground Flood
The families of three victims of the deadly 2010 flood at Albert Pike Recreation Area and Campground in Arkansas have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the United States of America, KTHV-TV, Little Rock, reported. The suit, Roeder et al v. United States of...Camping at Maryland Marina Unresolved
The county commissioners in Maryland’s St. Mary’s County have approved changes in zoning regulations for campgrounds at marinas. Under the regulation changes unanimously approved Tuesday (Aug. 23), up to 15 campsites will be allowed as an accessory use in...RVIA: Wholesale Shipments Drop 9% in July
RV wholesale shipments slowed in July with total shipments down 9.1% from July 2010 totals and off 32.6% from last month, the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) reported today (Aug. 25). While July is usually lower for shipments than June, due largely to...Evacuation Underway on Eve of Hurricane Irene Arrival
Thousands are fleeing an exposed strip of coastal villages and beaches off North Carolina today (Aug. 25) as Hurricane Irene approached, threatening to become the first major hurricane to hit the East Coast in seven years, The Associated Press reported. Hours after a...Lieberman Previews Virtual Outdoor Hospitality Expo II
Art Lieberman is so excited about the features of his upcoming Virtual Outdoor Hospitality Expo II that he gave a sneak peek on Tuesday (Aug. 23) to a handful of prospective exhibitors. Undaunted by last year’s inaugural expo, an event that garnered rave reviews for...AAA: Fewer Americans Will Travel over Labor Day Weekend
AAA says fewer Americans will travel over the Labor Day weekend than did a year ago because of the weak economy and higher airfares. The auto club predicted Wednesday (Aug. 24) that 31.5 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home between Sept. and the...KOA Sparks Online Campfire Community
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) has launched a new online community that aims to give tent, cabin and RV campers an interactive and social experience. KOA’s “Around the Campfire” community (powered by BlogFrog) is led by six highly influential bloggers who...Burglary Suspects May Seek Jobs as Workampers
Editor’s Note: Charlie Curry, owner of the Toutle River RV Resort in Castle Rock, Wash., issued the following news release about a recent crime at his park. The Toutle River RV Resort was burglarized Sunday Morning 8-21-11 at 5:17 AM. A substantial amount of...Ground Broken for Pool at Yogi Park
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Pine Lakes near Pittsfield, Ill., is getting some new additions, WGEM-TV, Quincy, reported. Construction has begun on a new pool and recreation center at this campground. The pool will be 30 feet by 70 feet and will have a concrete...Geocaching Gains Traction at Private Parks
Editor’s Note: The following blog was written by Dave Helgeson and appeared online at www.rvlife.com. Many times I have blogged about the benefits of adding Geocaching (www.geocaching.com) to your list of RVing activities. Now private RV parks are discovering...
