News Archives
Maine Court Rules Against Campground
To the delight of disc golfers across southern Maine, the Maine Supreme Court has affirmed the Saco Planning Board’s approval of a disc golf course, Lexology.com reported. Fred Fitanides, who owns an RV park that abuts the course, opposed the development and claimed,...Landslide Worry Closes Popular Rec Area
The Black Hills National Forest will close access to Cook Lake Recreation Area near Sundance, Wyo., on Wednesday (April 1), the Basin Radio Network reported. The closure of the access to the popular recreation facility was first ordered in 2014 over concerns of...City, County Swap Land, RV Park Planned
The city of Hillsboro, Ore., and Washington County have pulled off a land swap geared to improve recreational opportunities and enhance tourism opportunities in the area. But some observers believe the deal could undermine the fairgrounds’ primary operations,...Retired Race Driver Plans Campground
Former race car driver Stacy Compton plans to build a “faith-based” family campground on the Staunton River in northern Pittsylvania County, Va., the Chatham Star-Tribune reported. Compton, who retired from racing last year, received zoning approval from the county...Tree Clearing For RVs Draws Complaints
County officials in Dawson County, Ga., say the removal of 16 trees is part of the routine maintenance needed as workers prepare to open the campground of War Hill Park this weekend, but the plan, which will make space for larger RVs to camp, is drawing complaints,...RPI, Whitebridge Introduce Finance Deal
Resort Parks International (RPI) and Whitebridge Financial (WBF) announced a partnership between the two companies to enhance membership and provide better access to financing. The “RPI Powered by WBF” program will provide more funded deals which will give...Joshua Tree Has $83.2m Needs Backlog
Joshua Tree National Park in California has an $83.2 million list of maintenance needs that have been deferred for at least a year, according to a new federal report, the Desert Sun reported. The study, by the U.S. National Park Service, found that most of those costs...Ohio Puts $500,000 Into Campground
Ohio State Sen. Larry Obhof announced that the state will invest more than $500,000 to improve camping at Mohican State Park in Ashland County, the Richland Source reported. Campground improvements will include numerous upgrades to comply with the Americans With...Ill. County Offering Tourism Fun Passes
In hopes of bringing more visitors to the area, Fulton County, Ill., tourism officials will be unveiling a first-ever fun pass later this month, the Canton Daily Ledger reported. The passes will highlight tourism-focused destinations in the area and offer visitors...N.Y. Town Switches To Campsite Meters
As the thermometer starts to creep higher, town officials in Crown Point, N.Y., are preparing to host another season of happy campers, Denton Publications reported. Supervisor Charles Harrington said town board members are working to revise the bylaws for the Monitor...Cajun Coast RV Guide Looking For Info
The Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau is in the process of updating its RV Guide, television station KATC reported. The guide is the piece mailed in response to visitor inquiries and the guide is distributed throughout St. Mary Parish and the visitor...
