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Canadian Campground Operator Terminating Lease
The future of Green Park Campground in Port Hill, near Tyne Valley, Prince Edward Island, is in limbo, according to the CBC. Dale Wood says he and his wife have operated the park for the last eight years and now they are terminating their agreement with the province...Forest Service Looks to Idaho Grants to Improve Parks
It’s that time of year when the Caribou-Targhee National Forest district officials begin making requests for cash to fix up campgrounds, build toilets, replace boat ramps or rebuild trails, according to the Post Register. Curt Neppl, a recreation staff officer with...B.C. National Parks Begin Taking Reservations Today
Reservations for a number of national park campgrounds in British Columbia begin today (Jan. 3), and many of the most popular spots will begin to fill up quickly for the summer months, according to VancouverisAwesome.com. Reservations made in January 2020 will be for...Overcrowding At Some Nat. Parks To Continue in 2020
Zion National Park in Utah long has had a problem with too many people in too little space, and that likely will continue into the new year for some time, according to the National Parks Traveler. “May as well go to Disneyland, crowds are less,” wrote one...FRVTA to Roll Out 35th Annual SuperShow Jan. 15-19
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) will host the 35th Annual 2020 Florida RV SuperShow Jan. 15-19 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, according to a press release. As in past years, the event will open on Jan. 14 with “Industry Day.” The 2020 SuperShow...Camping World Will Retain Links With Bowling Green
Camping World Holdings Inc. will continue to stick close to its roots, according to a report by the Bowling Green Daily News. Founded in Bowling Green, Ky., in 1966 by Beech Bend Park owner David Garvin, Camping World has grown into a $5 billion-a-year public company...Calif. To Approve Work Quicker That Helps Prevent Fires
California regulators have streamlined the state’s permit process to make it faster to approve tree-thinning projects intended to slow wildfires, according to the Associated Press. They approved a vegetation management program based on analyzing the potential...The New Year Brings Increased Fees at S.D. State Parks
The New Year brings entrance and camping fee changes to South Dakota state parks, according to KOTA. “The modest increases for individuals would potentially mean an additional $3 million in revenue for Game, Fish and Park (GFP) officials to maintain and repair park...Ore. Permits to Hike, Boat, Fish All See Fee Increases
Oregon’s outdoors is getting a little more expensive in a lot of different ways in 2020, according to The Register-Guard. The cost to hike, boat, fish and visit Oregon’s public lands is increasing on multiple fronts while new permit systems limit access to large...B.C. RV Park Grants Residents Reprieve From Leaving
Residents of a South Surrey RV park in British Columbia who had been asked to vacate within six months have received an apparent reprieve, according to the North Delta Reporter. According to a letter shared with Peace Arch News by one Peace Arch RV Park resident, the...
