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Developer Pitches Campground Plan
Madison, S.D., land developer Dan Lemme pitched a proposal to the Lake County Commission on Tuesday (Feb. 21) that would convert the county’s existing gravel pit into a campground to eventually be sold to the state. Lemme is among a group of investors who...TVA Shoreline Fee Hike Spurs Fight
Larry Steidle’s marina in Meigs County, Tenn., is one of about 450 riverbank businesses in the Chattanooga region expected to be affected by a change the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is rolling out this year after about five years of study and negotiation....Georgia Campground Campers Buy Defibrillator
The Jekyll Island Campground located on the Georgia coast is better equipped today for medical emergencies than it was last winter. That’s because a group of 112 campers, who spend their winters on Jekyll to escape northern snow, chipped in to buy a pricey piece...More From ARVC on ADA Pool and Spa Requirements
Editor’s Note: Paul Bambei, president and CEO of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC), sent this memo to ARVC members today (Feb. 21): Dear Members of ARVC: Having worked closely with ARVC’s national lobbyist at McDermott Will & Emery,...Sunland Guests to Take Part in Charity Golf Tourney
Sunland RV Resorts, a Southern California luxury RV park and resort company, invited guests from its premier resorts, Emerald Desert RV Resort and Golden Village Palms RV Resort, to participate in a charity golf tournament at renowned Classic Club Golf Course in Palm...Dow Crosses 13,000 First Time Since 2008
Here is some good news from Wall Street: The Dow Jones industrial average crossed 13,000 today (Feb. 21) for the first time since before the 2008 financial crisis. The Dow passed 13,000 about two hours into the trading day, then quickly dropped back. Its last time...Oil Prices Rise; Will Gasoline Be Next?
Oil prices rose Monday (Feb. 20) after Iran cut exports to Britain and France, raising worries that higher gas prices may follow suit. CNN Money reported that Iran’s oil ministry said Sunday it would stop exporting oil to French and British companies. The announcement...Younger RV Buyers Become Younger Campers
They looked a bit out of place, surrounded by all the gray hair, the hawkers of hearing aids, a booth promoting cremation services and assorted vendors of electric scooters and customized golf carts. But the Korczynski family felt right at home Saturday (Feb. 18)...Camping: An Oasis of Genuine Interaction
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in today (Feb. 21) issue of The Huff Post. This May, Kampgrounds of America is giving away a free night of camping at all of its nearly 500 locations around the U.S. in an effort to convince families that enjoying the...Arsenic Also a Problem in California Valley Park Wells
In addition to high levels of chromium-6 found across Southern California’s Coachella Valley, residents in east valley also cope with high well-water concentrations of another naturally occurring element: arsenic. Thousands of residents live in areas that...City Regulates Camping Permits for Easter Weekend
About 30 permits have been purchased for camping this Easter at Labonte Park in Corpus Christi, Texas, as the city this year plans to more closely regulate the long-standing tradition. The city is requiring campers for the first time to buy a permit and camp in a...
