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NGA Outdoor Rec. Learning Network To Promote Growth
The National Governors Association (NGA) has announced the launch of the Outdoor Recreation Learning Network to help governors and their staffs leverage their unique natural, cultural and historical resources to advance economic, workforce, health and environmental...
Winnebago To Match Care Camp Donations Until Aug. 30
More kids and families facing cancer will experience the healing effects of nature in supportive camp environments, thanks to a partnership between Kampgrounds of America Inc.’s (KOA) Care Camps and Winnebago Industries Inc.’s teams at Winnebago, Grand...
Thor RV Donated, Among Other Items, To ARVC Auction
Keystone's Springdale 1800BHThor Industries Inc., an Elkhart, Ind.-based RV manufacturer, has donated a Keystone brand Springdale 1800BH trailer to the National Association of RV Parks and Campground’s (ARVC) annual live auction held at the end of the Outdoor...
Mustang Island In Texas Reopens For Overnight Camping
Mustang Island State ParkMustang Island State Park in Port Aransas, Texas, is reopening for overnight camping after Hurricane Harvey storm damage in 2017 delayed the previously scheduled restroom replacement project in the park’s campgrounds, according to a...
Renovated Nebraska RV Park Creates Large Event Space
Firefly Meadows RV Park and Campgrounds is open for business A newly renovated RV park and campground in Wood River, Neb., will help create some much needed space to accommodate more people for major events in Hall County, according to KSNB. The park is now...
N.Y. Developer Proposes 175-Site Park, Other Projects
Scott Lepman talks at a July 15 planning commission public hearing about features of his planned development on local industrial property in Albany N.Y.An Albany, N.Y., real estate appraiser who wants to build an RV park, storage units and industrial flex space on a...
Lancaster/New Holland KOA Deals With Invasive Insect
Spotted LanternflyAn invasive species of insect is crawling all over the Lancaster/New Holland Kampgrounds of America (KOA) in Lancaster County, Pa., according to FOX 43. The entire county is under quarantine because of Spotted Lanternflies. The owner of the...
Alberta Officials Turn Down An Adult-Only Park Proposal
An Alberta planning commission turned down the idea of a "kinky" campground in Red Deer County.A proposed campground that promised kinky camping, an outdoor dungeon and campfire shenanigans was not embraced by Red Deer County, Alberta’s municipal planning...Myrtle Beach In Discussions To Sell 140 Acres To 2 Parks
The city of Myrtle Beach, S.C., looks to sell 140 acres of land on the oceanfront to the two campground companies that have been leasing it for years, according to WBTW. Lakewood Camping Resort and Pirateland, have been leasing the land from the city of Myrtle...
Flooding Issues Continue To Impact Minn. Campground
From Monday (July 22) night into TuesdayWhen Joshua Moore needs to enter his place, he parks his truck on the street and puts on a pair of rain boots, according to KARE. “It’s kind of a flooded mess,” Moore said. The entire Willow Point Park...
Buckeye Lake/Columbus East KOA Celebrating 50 Years
Buckeye Lake/Columbus East KOA Holiday in Buckeye LakeOver the past weekend, the Buckeye Lake/Columbus East Kampgrounds of America (KOA) Holiday in Buckeye Lake, Ohio, celebrated its 50th anniversary, according to park officials. In attendance were members of...
