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Weather's Been Rough On S.D. Jellystone
It’s been difficult for people to enjoy the great outdoors this summer because of the severe weather that has hit the area of Brandon, S.D., television station KELO reported. It’s hurt the weekend numbers for one area campground. Overall, the Sioux Falls...Ariz. Summer Campground Occupancy Up
Many campgrounds across northern Arizona are reporting stronger reservations and occupancies than last summer, and most expect the trend to continue through Labor Day. “We’ve been filling up the park almost every night,” said Jo Ann Mickelson, who is co-owner of...Some Texas Campgrounds Available July 4
Most campgrounds, RV parks and resorts across the Lone Star State are booked solid for July 4th weekend. But there’s a handful of parks that still have vacancy, according to Brian Schaeffer, executive director and CEO of the Texas Association of Campground Owners...Florida RV Park's Transformation Begins
Families pulling up in their recreational vehicles to the brand-new Sanctuary RV resort on Bonita Beach Road in Lee County, Fla., will be able to go for a dip in the 2,000-square-foot heated pool, play arcade-style video games in the 5,000-square-foot clubhouse, do...Campground Bluegrass Fest Draws 1,000
With jam circles breaking out everywhere across the Elkview Campground outside Sturgis, S.D., the 34th Annual Black Hills Bluegrass Festival was something of a finger-picking hit on Saturday (June 28), the Rapid City Journal reported. More than 1,000 people were...Wash. RV Group Donates To State Parks
An RV show organization in Washington donated money to help keep state parks operating, according to a written announcement from the organization, the Manufactured Home Recreational Vehicle Show Association (MHRV). “Owning an RV wouldn’t nearly be as fun...Storm Hurts Three At Mo. Campground
Three people were injured Saturday afternoon (June 28) in McDonald County, Mo., by a downburst, according to Gregg Sweeten, emergency management director, the Joplin Globe reported. The three were in the Shady Beach campground along the Elk River near Noel when the...RV Park Plans Lakeside Fireworks Display
Pleasant Harbor and the Maricopa (Ariz.) Water District will host its annual Fourth of July event July 3, the Northwest Valley News reported. Located on the southeastern shores of Lake Pleasant, Pleasant Harbor RV Resort and Marina will have food vendors, live music...Ohio Campground Raises $50k For Charity
Vicki Otto’s aunt and uncle asked for her help in putting together a fundraiser. Mike and Lorrie Niese own Huggy Bear Campgrounds in Middle Point, Ohio. Otto, of Ottawa, didn’t have to think very much, the Lima News reported. “Just being out at the campgrounds and...KOA Reports July 4th Bookings Increase
Campers continue to flock in increasing numbers to Kampgrounds of America (KOA) locations in North America this summer. Advanced reservations for the upcoming Fourth of July Weekend are up 8 percent, compared to the same time last year. “The Fourth of July Weekend has...RVB Relaunching 'Top 50 Dealers Awards'
RVBusiness is (re)launching the RV Business Top 50 Dealer Awards – a high profile promotion that RVB had coordinated on an annual basis until 2011 when the magazine and its RVBUSINESS.com website were purchased from Affinity Group Inc. by Elkhart, Ind.-based G&G...
