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Power Restored To Campground After Four Days
After four days without power, a North Scituate, R.I., campground finally got their power back on Thursday (Nov. 2). According to WPRI, nestled in the woods of North Scituate, Holiday Acres is a seasonal campground, but it is also home to about three dozen families...Rendezvous Sees Large Turnout, Interest Grows
Work camping is catching on in a big way and that was on full display during the Workamper Rendezvous that was held Oct. 16-20 in Herber Springs, Ark. Steve Anderson, owner of Workamper News, which hosted the annual event, told Woodall’s Campground Management (WCM)...RV Industry Drives New Elkhart Boys & Girls Club
A primary donor for the Boys and Girls Club was the Brady family, including Jeannelle and Brian Brady (C, R) and Jeanelle’s mother, Mary Naquin (L) The launch of the Elkhart Boys and Girls Club was officially ushered in Wednesday (Nov. 1) afternoon as around 280...2017 SEMA Show Concluding Hectic Vegas Week
The Specialty Equipment Market Association’s (SEMA) 2017 SEMA Show, one of the nation’s busiest annual trade expositions which has been underway this week (Oct. 31-Nov. 3) at the Las Vegas Convention Center, was expected to attract more than 140,000 representatives of...OCOA Sees Over 85 Attendees At Fall Conference
More than 85 people, and representatives from 35 campgrounds, attended the annual Ohio Campground Owners Association (OCOA) Fall Conference that was held from Oct. 24-25 in Hartville, Ohio. Kristi Smith, executive director of OCOA, told Woodall’s Campground Management...New Products Set To Be Unveiled At Conventions
Redi-Tray Kamp-Rite, an outdoor gear accessories company, has developed a solution for campers not having a convenient place to set their food and drinks when seated around the RV or campfire. The Redi-Tray is a multi-functional, tabletop accessory that creates a...Don't Rough It, Ga. Has Lots Of Glamping Options
Fall in Atlanta is a glorious time for enjoying the outdoors — going on hikes, roasting marshmallows and maybe even sleeping under the stars. But while many seek quick weekend getaways, not everyone is up for sleeping in a tent. According to the Atlanta...N.Y.'s Glen State Park Upgrades Moving Smoothly
New York’s Regional Director of State Parks Fred Bonn spoke at the Harbor Hotel on Monday, Oct. 30 regarding the state of the upgrades and enhancements to Watkins Glen State Park in Watkins Glen, N.Y., the recipient of a $6.5 million grant. According to The...New Ga. RV Resort, CreekFire Motor Ranch, Opens
CreekFire Motor Ranch in Savannah, Ga., an independent and privately owned RV resort, officially opened to the public on Oct. 27. “We couldn’t be more excited to finally welcome our first guests to CreekFire,” said Matthew Lipman, owner and president. “From our mobile...SEPI Employees Assist In Puerto Rico Relief Effort
On Sept. 22, Hurricane Maria drenched Puerto Rico with over 40 inches of rain in 24 hours. Coupled with 125 mph sustained winds, Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority claimed that the power system was basically “destroyed.” Gov. Ricardo Rosello said that Maria was,...AGS Partnering With Anderson's Brochure Service
Crowley, Texas-based AGS has good news for park operators. According to a press release, effective immediately, they can now use their AGS loyalty dollars to distribute their guest guides and rack cards at RV, camping and travel industry tradeshows across the country....
