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N.H. Campground Earns KOA Holiday Status
The Lincoln/Woodstock, N.H. KOA Campground, owned and operated by Rob and Darlene Goodbout, is the latest Kampgrounds of America Inc. location to earn Holiday designation. “We had already done most of the necessary upgrades to be a KOA Holiday campground,” said...SSI: C's Push Canadian Coach Sales in Aug.
Year-over-year Canadian motorhome sales increased 19.9% in August while registrations rose 11.4% for the first eight months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Forest River Inc. was the Canadian motorhome sales leader year-to-date, capturing...West Virginia Seeking Funds for State Parks
West Virginia’s expansive system of state parks draws big crowds looking to unwind or play in its mountains, rivers and lakes, but the eye-catching scenery is mixed with structures showing signs of decline. The Associated Press reported that state lawmakers...Scout Leader Topples Utah Rock Formation
Authorities are mulling whether to press charges against a Boy Scouts leader who purposely knocked over an ancient Utah desert rock formation and against the two men who cheered him on after they posted video of the incident online. The Associated Press reported that...SSI: August Towable Sales Post 12.7% Gain
Year-over-year retail towable sales gained 12.7% in August while registrations for the first eight months showed a 13.8% increase. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc., results showed: • Sales for the high-volume travel trailer sector grew...RVers to Pay Fee to Camp along Flood Plain
Outdoor enthusiasts who camp along the Muskingum River in Ohio or other flood plain areas will need to pay a permit fee beginning next spring. The Zanesville Times Recorder report that County Flood Plain Administrator Ray Mennega is making a renewed effort to enforce...Port Huron KOA is First Designated 'Resort'
The Port Huron, Mich., KOA, owned and operated by Howard and Shirley Stein, is the first campground in the Kampgrounds of America Inc. system of 485 locations in North America to be designated as a KOA Resort. According to a press release, the Port Huron KOA, a former...NCA Distributes 'Buyer's Guide' to Members
The newest Northeast Campground Association (NCA) Buyer’s Guide was mailed out to 1,129 members and advertisers on Oct. 15, according to a press release. A comprehensive source of information for the family camping industry, this year marked the 17th edition of the...California Park System Welcoming Visitors
California’s national parks and monuments, which closed on Oct. 1, are now open and welcoming visitors to enjoy some of the world’s most iconic historical, cultural and natural wonders. According to a press release, California contains both the largest state park and...'Workamper Discovery Days' has Full Slate
Workamper News Inc., serving Workamping RVers for over 25 years, is producing Workamper Discovery Days, Nov. 2-3 with Bonus Training Days Nov. 1 and Nov. 4. According to a press release, active RVers will come together at Shadow Hills RV Resort, in Indio, Calif., to...Yellowstone Opening Briefly Before Winter
Employees of Yellowstone and Grand Teton got to work Thursday reopening the national parks after the 16-day federal government shutdown — just in time to have to close them up again for winter season in a couple weeks. The Associated Press reported that most lodges...
