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Survey: Consumer Confidence Index Improved in Feb.
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index improved again in February, after increasing in January, according to a release. The Index now stands at 91.3 (1985=100), up from 88.9 in January. The Present Situation Index — based on consumers’ assessment of current...Togo RV: 10 Things New RVers Should Know To Do
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt of an article by Britta Brown published by Togo RV. Click here to read the full report. Every RVer starts out as a newbie and is bound to make a mistake or two. Luckily, there are millions of experienced RVers that can...IKEA, ESCAPE Partner to Build $47,500 Tiny Houses
Moving off the grid can often mean sacrificing comfort and style for practicality. But Swedish furniture company IKEA hopes to give homeowners an abode that is equal measures chic, sustainable, functional, and affordable with its new tiny house, according to a report...ORR Leaders Voice Support for the Interior Nominee
Several leaders of various outdoor recreation associations offered their enthusiastic support to President Biden’s nomination of New Mexico Rep. Debra Haaland to be the next secretary of the Interior during a Monday (Feb. 22) conference call facilitated by the Outdoor...Straight Talk: Black Folks Camp Too’s Earl B. Hunter
EDITOR’S NOTE: Earl B. Hunter Jr., formerly of SylvanSport who now heads up “Black Folks Camp Too,” recently joined Kristin Hostetter, editorial director of SNEWS, a trade media firm that covers the outdoor retail industry, for a video interview....AAA Says Frigid Temps Fuel Spikes at Gas Pump
Motorists are filling-up to some of the most expensive gas prices seen in over a year, AAA reports. With the forced shutdown of Gulf Coast and some Mid-West refineries due to last week’s winter weather, gasoline stocks have tightened and gas prices have skyrocketed....RMS to Host Virtual Innovative Hospitality Summit
RMS North America, a provider of cloud-based hospitality software, has announced the first annual virtual Innovative Hospitality Summit (IHS), a gathering of industry thought leaders who will discuss the current challenges of the campground and hospitality industries,...‘Mortons on the Move’: Are Electric RVs the Future?
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt of a report by “Mortons on the Move,” a popular RV lifestyle social media network created by Tom and Caitlin Morton who are also co-hosts of “The RVers’ television program on the RV lifestyle. One of the...Pocket Outdoor Media Acquires ‘Outside’ Mag, Others
Pocket Outdoor Media (POM), the world’s leading creator of active lifestyle content and experiences, today (Feb. 22) announced the following acquisitions that significantly expand the scope of its audience and range of services provided to customers and partners:...71-Site Texas RV Park to Begin Construction in March
Upscale private gated RV community Reagan Ridge RV Park is coming to Georgetown, Texas, in spring 2022, according to the Community Impact Newspaper. The park will have 71 RV sites and require a private code to enter the property. It will also have on-site...AGS Unveils New ‘American Pie’ Theme For Mini-Golf
AmericanPie Mini Golf, a throwback to fun courses from the 1950s and 60s, is being launched by Adventure Golf & Sports (AGS), according to a press release. “The idea was hatched as we created and installed several fun and whimsical nine-hole courses on the decks...
