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AP: Calif. Wildfire Dangers May Be Spreading South
A wildfire that burned several homes near Los Angeles, Calif., may signal that the region is facing the same dangers that have scorched Northern California this summer, according to the Associated Press. The fire in San Bernardino County erupted Wednesday (Aug. 25)...Drone Footage Shows Flood Damage in Tennessee
A video showing aerial footage of Humphreys County, Tenn., where heavy rains caused severe flooding starting Saturday (Aug. 21) shows homes, roads and even railroad tracks damaged by the waters, according to the Tennessean. The footage shows remnants of homes and...Mag: 62-Acre Ontario Park Opens, Surprises Many
Despite a surge of interest in camping most would-be campground owners couldn’t manage to open new properties in Ontario, according to the Ottawa Business Journal. Brad Cartier and his business partner, Aaron Markel, knew about many of these issues when they conceived...300-Site, 83-Acre N.Y. RV Park Proj. Being Evaluated
Though it remains in its early stages, a proposed RV park in Mayfield, N.Y., has drawn plenty of attention, according to The Recorder. When the plans for the 300-site, 83.4-acre Woods Hollow Campground were first discussed in March, it caught most residents of the...Maine Park Requires Campers to be Fully Vaccinated
The owners of a popular Maine campground are requiring all visitors to be fully vaccinated, regardless of any backlash they receive from people unwilling to cooperate, according to WMTW. “Sorry, its for the good of the people. It’s not against your...N.Y. Park Owners Officially Open New Water Feature
Triple R Campground held a unique ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday (Aug. 25) for its new $800,000 spray pad water park, according to the Olean Times Herald. Called LeeKee Lagoon, the project received help from New York state through a $106,812 Market New York capital...Vote on Moratorium May Decide Fate of Maine Proj.
Tremont, Maine, residents will get the chance to decide if there should be a moratorium on campgrounds at the November election, according to the Mount Desert Islander. Select Board members voted unanimously during a special meeting on Monday (Aug. 23) to let...Wholesale RV Values Continue to Set New Records
The wholesale values of RVs continue to set records in the latest analysis from Black Book, which publishes a family of vehicle appraisal guides. “The values of used RVs sold at wholesale auctions rose across the board once again last month, making it seven months in...Support Park Owners Impacted by Natural Disasters
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) Foundation is seeking donations to help support park owners who are suffering due to the impact of a natural disaster. Donations to the ARVC Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund will go directly to...Biden OKs Disaster Declaration Due to Calif. Fires
President Biden on Tuesday (Aug. 24) approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, a move that provides federal aid to four counties devastated by the Dixie and River fires. The New York Times reports that the declaration can provide...Tenn. Flooding Destroys 270-Plus Homes and Kills 18
More than 270 homes in central Tennessee were destroyed in deadly flooding that killed 18 people and left three still unaccounted for days later, officials said Tuesday (Aug. 24), according to CNN. A damage assessment conducted in Humphreys County showed 271 homes...
