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New N.C. RV Park 'Fits in Tourism Objectives'

For the first time in its brief history, Greystone RV Park near Pinnacle, N.C., was filled to capacity last weekend. And, with Saturday’s grand opening celebration, the timing couldn’t have been better. But campers weren’t the only visitors on hand for Saturday’s...

Wibit Sponsors 1st 'Facebook' Photo Contest

Wibit has launched its first Facebook photo contest. All owners and operators of locations worldwide that feature the Wibit line of inflatable water recreational equipment can send their pictures via Facebook until the July 7, according to a news release. Facebook...

LSI Franchise on 'Ohio Magazine' June Cover

The new Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Uniontown, Ohio, is featured on the cover of the June issue of Ohio Magazine. The park, formerly known as Clear Water Park Camping Resort, was originally built in 1947, but its latest owners joined the Jellystone Park franchise...

Drought: Dry N.M. Awaiting Monsoon Season

Editor’s Note: With the eastern half of the U.S. virtually drought-free, Woodall’s Campground Management this week limits commentary from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the U.S. drought to the Western states where the problem is most severe. The...

Bear-Proofing Campgrounds – Still a Concern

When Caren Austin and her husband arrived last week at Difficult Campground near Aspen, Colo., they were prepared to enjoy a weekend of outdoor activities. Instead of relaxing around the campfire and taking a few casual hikes, Austin spent most of her four-day...

Report: Fallen Tree Killed Camper in Manitoba

A 45-year-old Quebec man who was camping in Manitoba was killed when a tree fell on his tent during a storm early Wednesday morning (June 26), CBC News, Manitoba, reported. Emergency crews were called just before 2 a.m. CST to the campground at Falcon Lake in eastern...

Winnebago: Best Shipment Quarter in 5 Years

Winnebago Industries Inc. today (June 27) reported financial results for the company’s third quarter ending June 1. According to a news release, revenues for the third quarter were $218.2 million, an increase of 40.1%, versus $155.7 million for the third quarter...

TripAdvisor.com Honors Lake Rudolph Resort

Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort in Santa Claus, Ind., has received a Certificate of Excellence award from TripAdvisor.com. This award, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews...

N.Y. State & The North Face Promote Camping

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) Commissioner Rose Harvey and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Commissioner Gladys Carrión on Wednesday (June 26) announced a partnership to encourage foster families to get...

LSI Franchise on ‘Ohio Magazine’ June Cover

The new Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Uniontown, Ohio, is featured on the cover of the June issue of Ohio Magazine. The park, formerly known as Clear Water Park Camping Resort, was originally built in 1947, but its latest owners joined the Jellystone Park franchise...

Meadville KOA Auction Aids Burned Campers

The seasonal campers at Meadville KOA Campground in Pennsylvania hosted a benefit blind auction and themed basket raffle on Saturday (June 22) for a family injured in a tiki torch explosion. The seasonal campers, through blind auction item donations and themed basket...

U.S. Reps. Walorski & Ross Form ‘RV Caucus’

U.S. Reps. Dennis Ross, R-Fla., and Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., have formed the Congressional Recreational Vehicle (RV) Caucus. According to a Ross news release, the caucus was created to educate members of Congress on issues that impact the RV industry and highlight the...