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Camping With Fewer People Now a ‘Pandemic Pastime’
Kristi Haight was getting very tired of staring at her four walls. So the Greensboro blogger packed up her family, face masks, hand sanitizer and food — and went camping for the weekend at a beach in South Carolina, coronavirus-style, according to the News &...RV Vacations May See Boom as More Restrictions Lifted
As someone whose job involves representing the recreational vehicle industry, Monika Geraci decided there was no better time to practice what she preaches, according to USA Today. With the reopenings after the coronavirus pandemic, Geraci decided now is the time to...Prepare Now to Deal With Both Wildfires and COVID-19
Coronavirus and the West’s wildfire season are on a collision course, with the virus on an upswing in several western states that are starting to see increased fire activity, especially those at heightened fire risk during July, according to The Washington Post. This...New Mich. Campground Aims to Be Cannabis-Friendly
Debi Bair wants to bring a twist on primitive camping to the Wellston, Mich., area this summer: cannabis-friendly camping, according to the Pioneer. Bair bought 20 acres near Tippy Dam with some hardwoods and some red pines and she is turning it into Camp Happy Trees...Campgrounds Reopen at 28 Calif. State Park Locations
Nearly three months after California closed campgrounds at all of its state parks due to the coronavirus, campsites at 28 state parks were scheduled to reopen Friday (June 12) and have begun taking reservations, according to The Mercury News. Most are in Southern...Frustration Growing Over Canada-U.S. Border Closure
The intertwined economies of Canada and the United States demand a more sophisticated solution to the threat of COVID-19 than a simple ban on non-essential travel, say business groups chafing at the prospect of another six weeks of border restrictions, according to...
Over 3,000 RVers Set to Attend ‘Hit the Road RV Summit’
More than 3,000 newbie RVers will get ready to hit the road at the first “Hit The Road RV Summit” on June 16, where they will listen and learn from more than 15 RV industry and RV lifestyle experts during a free, one-day virtual event. Organized by Go...Canadian RV Industry Reports $6.2B Economic Impact
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada and the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) have released their updated economic impact of the Canadian RV industry. The study, conducted by The Portage Group Inc and urbanMetrrics inc, showcased...Go RVing Website Traffic Rises After Campaign Launch
As Americans emerge from the grip of stay-at-home orders and seek ways to get outdoors while practicing social distancing, there has been a surge of interest in traveling by means of an RV – many being first-timers, according to a press release. With that increased...Fireside Chats: Can The RV Industry Continue to Grow?
During the height of the COVID-19 crisis in late March and April, many RV manufacturers had shut down production and individuals in the RV industry were wondering what the rest of 2020 would look like. But the RV industry has been in the midst of a remarkable...
Q&A: Latino Outdoors Engages With Latino Campers
Latino Outdoors is a Latino-led organization that is focused on expanding and amplifying Latino experiences in the outdoors. Part of the RV park and campground arena’s inclusion summit last fall, the group has a team of leaders spread throughout North America as it...
