News Archives
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....USDA Giving Grand Texas Project $20 Million Loan
The Grand Texas development in North Caney, Texas, north of Houston, has secured USDA Rural Development Business & Industry loans totaling $20 million. The loans will be used to develop Big Rivers Waterpark, Gator Bayou Adventure Park and Trio Parking, according...New Georgia RV Park Opens Ahead Of The Masters
Just in time for the biggest golf tournament of the year, Augusta, Ga., has opened up a new campground at Diamond Lakes with 26 campsites for RVs. Diamond Lakes campground is home for campground host Crystal Mills, according to WRDW. “It’s very quiet out...Major OEM’s Reschedule 2018 Elkhart Open House
Forest River Inc. CEO Pete Liegl and Thor Industries Inc. President and CEO Bob Martin have agreed to reschedule – by a week – this year’s Elkhart RV Open House in an effort to relax fall show schedules for scores of front-line salespeople from a variety of companies....SSI: Canadian Towable January Sales Edge Up 2%
Year-over-year Canadian towable sales edged up 2% in January, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Results by segment showed: • Sales in the travel trailer sector rose 7.6% in January. • Fifth-wheel sales decreased 10.3% for the month. •...Landslide Closes Calif.'s Gold Bluffs Campground
A large landslide has completely shut down Davison Road in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, west of Orick, Calif. Redwood National and State Parks officials report that the the road will remain closed until further notice. Gold Bluffs Beach Campground is also closed...Arkansas City Defines Temporary For New RV Park
Visitors to an upcoming R.V. park in Pottsville, Ark., will only be able to stay for 120 days following an ordinance approved by Mayor Jerry Williams on Feb. 26. Williams said the ordinance was simply to clarify how long an individual can stay within an R.V. Park,...British Columbia Park Implements Additional Fees
Doing some business with the town of Princeton, British Columbia, is going to cost more, under a revision of fees for service that received three readings at Monday night council’s meeting. Development and variance fees will double, and there are new fees for...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,...Branson Resort To Feature 215 Cabins, 75 RV Sites
The transformation of a 302-acre plot at the western edge of Branson, Mo.’s Highway 76 strip into a mixed-use water park resort came one step closer to reality Monday night. After hearing a pitch by developer David Cushman and his CP Branson team, an 11-member...Buffalo Point Construction Delays Opening Of Park
Arkansas’ Buffalo National River is currently upgrading utilities that service the Buffalo Point Campground. The flush restrooms, shower facilities, and dump station at Buffalo Point will remain closed until the infrastructure upgrades are completed later this...
