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Ill. RV Resort Invites Furry Friends For Final Swim
With summer coming to a close, some lucky four-legged friends had the chance to cool off on Sunday (Sept. 24) afternoon and spend the day at the pool. Pine Country RV Resort, in Belvidere, Ill., hosted a “poochie pool party”, the fifth season that the...KOA Receives Ranking As A Top Franchise Brand
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) has been named one of the Top Franchise Brands of 2017 by Entrepreneur.com and Entrepreneur Magazine. According to a press release, KOA was ranked 131st from nearly 1,000 franchise brands under consideration. Only 200 of the top...Calif. RV Show Starts Oct. 6, May Draw Over 45,000
Anticipation for the launch of the the California RV Show is mounting as the 10-day event, hosted by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), is set roll out Oct. 6 featuring more than 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space. As reported by RVIA Today...River Recedes, Campground Recovery Effort Starts
Many are cleaning up today in DeSoto County, Fla., now that much of the Peace River, which had flooded its banks, has receded. According to NBC 2, Peace River Campground is a muddy mess. Pretty much everyone’s homes and belongings there are ruined. “We...Ore. County Accepts Grant, May Purchase RV Park
The Douglas County, Ore. Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday (Sept. 20) to accept a $650,000 state grant that could be used to help the county purchase the privately-owned Discovery Point RV Park at Winchester Bay. According to The News-Review, owners...Minn. Study: Campgrounds See Revenues Growing
Minnesota’s all-important summer tourism season showed a continuation of the state’s upward tourism business trend. According to the Post Bulletin, a recent survey of the state’s lodging properties leading into the Labor Day weekend indicated that...RVIA, Pence Policy Director Meet On Key Priorities
Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) President Frank Hugelmeyer and the Government Affairs Leadership Team of Craig Kirby and Jay Landers met with Vice President Pence’s Deputy Director of Domestic Policy Stephen Pinkos. As reported by RVIA Today Express,...Camp Rockaway Offers Glamping, Traditional Sites
Camp in comfort near the beach in Rockaway, N.Y. – or just bring a tent and rough it. According to the AMNewYork.com, The new Camp Rockaway pilot project at Fort Tilden is giving people a chance to enjoy the great outdoors while sleeping in a queen-sized bed with...Ga. Parks Offering “LeafWatch” During Fall Months
Every October, Georgia’s mountains turn to a vibrant blanket of red and gold as the leaves begin to change. To help “leaf peepers” find the best spots for fall color, Georgia’s State Parks will offer an online “Leaf Watch” travel planner in October and November, found...Colo. Wildfire Forces Officials To Order Evacuation
The so-called Winter Valley Fire, near Elk Springs, Colo., has forced people camping near Dinosaur National Monument to evacuate the campground. According to CBS Local, the fire burning south of Elk Springs has burned more than 3,500 acres in its first day. Strong...La. RV Park Proposal Shut Down By Local Officials
Could there be another RV park coming to Calcasieu Parish, La.? That was the big question at Thursday (Sept. 21) night’s police jury meeting. According to KPLC, one by one, residents stood up voicing their opposition to another RV park. “Would you guys...
