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Florida Park Partially Reopens After Hurricane
While the campground at Florida’s St. Andrews State Park has reopened, those with reservations have found that their bookings have been cancelled, as the park is only accepting walk-ins, according to The News Herald. After Hurricane Michael, the recreational...N.C. County Officials Finalize Campground Rules
Months after concerns arose near High Rock Lake, Rowan County (N.C.) commissioners are inching closer to passing new regulations for and lifting a moratorium on new campgrounds, according to the Salisbury Post. The new regulations are wide-ranging, covering everything...Nail: Proper Bookkeeping Key to Running Business
Editor’s note: Tina Nail is managing member of Nailed It Business Services, which offers QuickBooks training and support, along with full or partial bookkeeping services, and/or profitability consulting. For 12 years she was also the owner/operator of a 265-site...CONY Focused on Consumer Marketing In 2019
Editor’s note: With 189 campgrounds currently in its membership, the Campground Owners of New York (CONY) caters to a camping and tourism industry which draws visitors to diverse destinations ranging from New York City’s Times Square and the Statue of...Developer Mulling Next Move After Appeal Upheld
The latest twist in the ongoing saga of a proposed Cape Breton RV park has temporarily stalled parties on all sides of the debate, according to the Cape Breton Post. The apparent impasse follows this week’s Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB) ruling that...California Owners Host Ribbon Cutting After Upgrades
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday (Jan. 24) for a re-invented RV community in East Bakersfield, Calif., according to KGET. You may be familiar with the newly re-vamped RV park, Shady Haven. The new owners have made it smoke-free, implemented bike and walking...California City Eyeing 89-Site Park Near Historical Site
Development plans are in the works for the Los Coches Adobe, headed up by Don Chapin to support the rehabilitation of the Adobe and an RV park, according to the Soledad Bee. Los Coches Adobe has been under the city of Soledad’s control for about 40 years and...Idaho City to Hold Public Hearing On Resort Tax
Mackay (Idaho) City Council members agreed late last year to ask voters for approval to implement a 3% resort tax to raise money for spending on fire, police, streets, airport and park needs, according to The Challis Messenger. At least 60% of the registered voters...Quartzsite’s Remote Location A Haven for RVers
According to Kenny King, founder and manager of the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation, and RV Show, “Quartzsite is not the end of the earth, but you can see it from here.” King’s quip refers to the fact that Quartzsite, Ariz., is a small desert town that...North Carolina Recovers After Heavy Rain Brings Flooding
A flood warning was in effect after 1 to 3 inches of rain fell across the French Broad River in Henderson and Transylvania counties in North Carolina through Thursday (Jan. 24) morning, according to BlueRidgeNow.com. The rainfall occurred over saturated soils while...West Virginia Park to See Over $11M in Improvements
More than $11 million in improvements will be going toward Pipestem Resort State Park in Summers County, W. Va., according to WVNS. The announcement was made by Governor Jim Justice at a special ceremony Thursday (Jan. 24) morning. Improvements will be...
