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Mich. Campground Features Camp Sites, Cabins
If you’ve driven south of Marquette, Mich., on M-553, you’ve seen several cabins under construction right next to Marquette Mountain most of the summer, and just up the road, there’s a sign proclaiming a campground is coming soon. But with dozens of...Oregon Fire Recovery, Prevention Up For Debate
Driving through the Columbia River Gorge near Eagle Creek, the impact of a 50,000 acre wildfire that scorched a National Scenic Area is clear. What’s less clear is where to go from here. “We really need to analyze the impacts of the fire and let’s let science dictate...Ontario Parks Excited To See More Fall Campers
Officials at the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) in Ontario, are keeping their fingers crossed that the current hot weather continues through mid-October. “The exceptional weather has meant camping is continuing in the parks,” said Chief Administrative...FEMA Trailers On Way To Keys For ‘Irma’ Victims
Several FEMA travel trailers were delivered Wednesday (Sept. 27) to the Naval Air Station Key West and are to be given to residents who have been approved by the organization for assistance due to Hurricane Irma. According to a Local 10 report, FEMA has approved 84...GC’s North Rim Closes As Colder Weather Nears
Autumn brings more than leaves that fall with the temperatures. It will soon bring solitude to Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim, a relatively quiet place compared to its sister rim to the south. According to AZ Central, at about 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 15,...Iowa Park To Get Cabins, A $4.5 Million Upgrade
As temperatures begin to drop in the coming weeks, outdoor enthusiasts may head indoors, at least to sleep. According to the Quad City Times, in the Iowa Quad-Cities, for example, both pairs of cabins at West Lake Park and Scott County Park are booked the next...New 233-Site RV Resort Set To Open In Michigan
The Bluffs on Manistee Lake, northwest Michigan’s newest 55-plus manufactured home and RV resort in Manistee County, is set to open. According to a press release, a grand opening ceremony is set to be held on Saturday (Oct. 7) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The community’s...Ingrassia: Parks, Campgrounds Could Help NPS
Editor’s Note: The following column by Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association President Phil Ingrassia, appearing in the September issue of RV Executive, addresses concerns over campground capacity. Most everyone in the RV business is familiar with the National Fire...Report: Consumer Confidence In Sept. Declines
American consumers feel a bit less confident this month, their spirits pulled down by hurricanes Harvey and Irma. As reported by the Associated Press, the Conference Board says its consumer confidence index fell to 119.8 in September from 120.4 in August. The reading...Register Now For CalARVC’s Oct. 3 RV Park Day
Time to register for the California Association of RV Parks and Campground’s (CalARVC) Fall RV Park Day is running out. CalARVC’s Fall RV Park Day will held from Oct. 2-3, in the midst of California’s redwoods at the Benbow KOA and Historic Inn, located in...Minn. Vets Campground Gets $1 Million Upgrade
Over the past seven years, the Veterans Campground on Big Marine Lake, in northern Washington County, Minn., has undergone a $1 million makeover. According to Twin Cities Pioneer Press, on Saturday (Sept. 30) camp officials will hold a ribbon-cutting and open house to...
