Editor’s Note: The following story about Marcus Lemonis appeared in the Chicago Tribune travel section. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, Marcus Lemonis was adopted as a baby by a Greek family living in Florida. His parents were friends with former Chrysler CEO Lee...
An exceptionally sunny, dry summer in much of British Columbia helped push British Columbia Provincial Parks to an all-time record number of reservations at provincial campgrounds. More than 115,000 camping reservations were made through the province’s Discover...
More human-biting mosquitoes carrying Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus have been found in the Pachaug State Forest. Parts of the park will be closed as a result, and crews will spray pesticide in the area, CBS News reported. The part of the park to be closed is...
Campgrounds across California are gearing up for Labor Day weekend with a variety of activities that range from arts and crafts activities for children to outdoor salmon and chicken barbecues. Some parks also offer live entertainment and outdoor movies. But while many...
Darrell Hess & Associates (Campgrounds for Sale) will be presenting “Preparing to Sell: Now or in the Future” at the National Associations of RV Parks and Campgrounds convention in Knoxville, Tenn. The firm’s presentation will be on Nov. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to...
As the 10-day old Rim Fire continues to burn in the Stanislaus National Forest and Yosemite National Park, tourism officials say area hotels, campgrounds and event organizers are dealing with numerous cancelations ahead of the Labor Day weekend, KPCC, Southern...
With its thick forest of towering pines, the vast views from overlooks and alluring islands, Lake Vermilion State Park near Soudan, Minn., has all the ingredients of an appealing getaway destination. What’s lacking are visitors, the Minneapolis Star Tribune...
Iowans who have been dodging state taxes by putting Montana license plates on luxury motorhomes are being offered a one-time deal to settle their debts. According to a report by the Des Moines Register, if they don’t pay up quickly, they could be hit with big state...
The Discover Pass is still keeping many people from enjoying Washington’s state parks. For the third summer in a row, there’s been a drop in visitors at Sacajawea State Park in Pasco, KEPR-TV, Pasco, reported. Under the Discover Pass, folks have had to pay...
A new fire near Featherville, Idaho, is threatening campgrounds along the Boise River. Sawtooth National Forest officials say the Kelly Creek Fire was sparked by lightning during Saturday’s (Aug. 24) thunderstorms in the area southwest of Baumgartner Campground,...
Editor’s Note: The governmental formalities some campground owners need to comply with just to make small adjustments to their properties are evident in this story from the The Decorah Newspapers in Decorah, Iowa. Chimney Rock Campground near Cresco has received...
The Rim Fire in California that has scorched an area roughly the size of Chicago near Yosemite National Park was 20% contained Monday nigh (Aug. 26), officials said — a jump from 7% the previous night, NBC News reported. But fire, stretching 250 square miles, still...
