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Winnebago’s 50th Int. Travelers Club Rally Held In Iowa
The 50th Annual Grand National Rally of the Winnebago International Travelers (WIT) Club attracted a total of 900 motorhomes and travel trailers to the company’s Forest City, Iowa, manufacturing headquarters from July 22-27. The landmark gathering of Winnebago...
Iowa Parks Deal With Long-Lasting Impact Of Flooding
Dubuque County Counties in eastern Iowa continue to feel the effects of flooding, according to KCRG. In Dubuque, public local campgrounds are just getting opened, which means revenue is down. Park Ranger Ryan Petty says the conservation department is estimating...Ill. Park In Need Of Relief Aid To Repair Flood Damage
As the floodwaters continue to recede, the cleanup efforts are underway at Devil’s Backbone Park and Campground in Grand Tower, Ill, according to KFVS. However, the park is running out of money and park board members are fearful of the park not reopening for the...
Kaibab National Forest Officials Proposing Fee Increases
Kaibab National Forest camping site.Officials from Arizona’s Kaibab National Forest are proposing to increase fees for overnight camping at Ten X Campground in the Tusayan Ranger District for the first time in 25 years to help with maintaining infrastructure,...
Mont Du Lac Resort RV Park Has Successful 1st Weekend
Mont Du Lac Resort's RV park in SuperiorMont Du Lac Resort in Superior, Minn., broke in their new RV park and marina over the weekend with their annual Bowfest, and the resort officially opened the additions to the public Monday, according to WDIO. The new area...
Arizona Officials Hunt For Bobcat That Attacked Campers
Bobcat A four-year-old girl and four family members are recovering after a bobcat attack on Mount Graham in Graham County, Ariz., according to 10 News. Two campgrounds are closed with Arizona officials trying to catch and kill the cat they suspect has rabies....U.S., China Officials To Talk About Trade Deal In Shanghai
U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators shift to Shanghai this week for their first in-person talks since a G20 truce last month, a change of scenery for two sides struggling to resolve deep differences on how to end a year-long trade war. Reuters reported that...
Pelland: Equifax Settles After Major Data Breach In 2017
Peter Pelland Editor’s Note: This column was written by Peter Pelland for WOODALLSCM.com. Pelland is the CEO of Pelland Advertising, a company that he founded in 1980 and that has been serving the family camping industry for over 35 years. Learn more about...
O’Rourke To Give Insights, Trends During OHCE Session
Toby O'RourkeThe outdoor hospitality industry is growing, and with that growth comes plenty of change, according to officials from the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC). The demographics are getting younger and more diverse, technology is...Ore. Parks Under Pre-Evacuation Orders Due To Wildfire
A new wildfire broke out Sunday (July 28) afternoon in Oregon’s Deschutes National Forest northeast of McKay Butte, east of Highway 97 and La Pine, and grew to about 90 acres by evening, prompting a pre-evacuation alert for three campgrounds in the area,...