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Deadly Texas Storm Leads To Big Cleanup Effort
What could be a months-long cleanup effort after severe weather left a camper dead this weekend at a Lake O’ the Pines, Texas, campground got underway Monday (March 12). The storm, which authorities said left a debris field so tremendous that it hampered initial...Increased Revenue Enables Ariz. Park Upgrades
Arizona’s Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is on track to exceed 122,000 visits this fiscal year, Park Manager Dan Roddy told 75 people at the March Rim Country chamber breakfast on Tuesday (March 13). Those visitors bring an estimated $7 million revenue to local...Comment Period Extended On Proposed RV Park
The public has been given longer to comment on part of a big, new RV park outside Montana’s Glacier National Park that was approved by Flathead County last year. The department of environmental quality is now considering permits for water, wastewater, storm...Del. DNR Works To Finalize State Park Gun Rules
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Agriculture held a public hearing Monday (March 12) to get input on finalizing regulations allowing guns in parks and conservation areas. Some Delawareans say they don’t go far enough, while others say they’re too...Mass. Deals With Destruction Left By Nor’easter
It was easier for Zach Kunow to catch a big brown trout Monday (March 12) afternoon than it was to drive down the road to the landing on Cliff Pond in Mass.’s Nickerson State Park. “This is pretty bad with all these trees down,” said Kunow, glancing up from his...Flooding Extending Seasonal Ohio Park Closure
Ohio’s Wayne National Forest has extended the Leith Run Recreation Area’s seasonal closure is through Friday, May 25 due to flooding. The forest made the decision after heavy rainfall left the area under several feet of water from the Ohio River, according to...Report: Inflation Threat Decreases For February
A closely-tracked measure of U.S. consumer price inflation rose in line with expectations in February, according to figures released today (March 13) that are likely to reaffirm the Federal Reserve’s case for just three rate hikes this year. Financial Times reported...Camping World Acquires Two Dealerships In S.D.
Camping World Holdings Inc. has expanded its presence in South Dakota with the acquisition of Spader’s RV Center located in Sioux Falls and New Prairie RV Southtown located in Worthing. “We remain focused on brand expansion and top notch customer service, as we...Toby O'Rourke Promoted, Now President Of KOA
Toby O’Rourke has been promoted to the role of president of Kampgrounds of America (KOA) Inc. The promotion was announced March 9 by the KOA Holdings Board of Directors. The board also named Pat Hittmeier as KOA Chairman & CEO, according to a press release....Tariff's May Increase Prices Of Outdoor Equipment
Editor’s Note: This letter was released by the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) after President Donald Trump last week announced a 25% increase in steel tariffs and a 10% increase in aluminum tariffs. Following up on his informal announcement last week,...Parks, Trails Affected By Thomas Fire Slowly Open
It’s been just over three months since California’s Thomas Fire incinerated much of Ventura County’s verdant landscape, forcing beloved hiking trails and parks to close. Now, after several bouts of rain and concerted cleanup efforts by government and community...
