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Rhode Island Buys a 235-Acre Former Campground
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has bought the former Echo Lake Campground, 235 acres that includes a 2,200-foot stretch fronting Echo Lake in Burrillville, according to The Providence Journal. The DEM announced the $2-million purchase on...BobVila.com Lists Best Winter Camping Spots in U.S.
Outdoor recreational activities have seen an uptick in popularity, especially with restrictions on indoor gatherings implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by Megan Devine at BobVila.com. Many people are seeking experiences where they can be...Camping World’s New ‘RV Magazine’ Hits Newstands
The premiere issue of RV Magazine, Chicago-based Camping World Holdings Inc.’s new monthly consumer publication, is now reaching subscribers. The 84-page January issue offers an easy-to-read mix of RV-related stories, covering lifestyle, travel, gear review and...Panel Splits on Plan Approval for 120-Site Fla. RV Park
The Gilchrist County (Fla.) Commission listened to residents, living in the area surrounding the proposed Pine Ridge RV Park, tell the board that this 120-unit RV Park development is not compatible with the Agriculture 2 and Ag 5 zoning areas that will surround the...
SBA Paycheck Protection Program is Reopening Today
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will reopen today (Jan. 11) for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. To promote access to capital, the agency said only community financial institutions will...Boston RV & Camping Expo Canceled, Organizers Say
Organizers announced Friday (Jan. 8) in an email that the Boston RV & Camping Expo has been cancelled. Billed as New England’s largest indoor show and sale, the event was scheduled from April 15-18 in the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The email,...Hearthside Grove Luxury RV Resort Has Good 1st Year
Hearthside Grove, a luxury RV resort in Genva-on-the-Lake, Ohio, had an excellent first year, said Eric Frantz, a co-owner of the site, according to a report in the Ashtabula Star Beacon. The resort, which opened in May, currently has 56 lots available, with the...Jellystone Park System Honored as Top Franchise in ’21
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts was recently named a top franchise for 2021 by Franchise Business Review, according to a press release. This is the fourth year in a row that the Jellystone Park brand has been selected for this honor. It is the most recent...Colorado Council Approves Application for New RV Park
The Fruita City Council on Jan. 5 approved an application for a new RV park near the intersection of the Little Salt Wash Trail and Riverfront Trail, according to a report in the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel. The park, which will be off Greenway Drive is proposed to...New PPP Round Aims to Better Help Small Businesses
The newly issued guidelines on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) lending overseen by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Treasury Department will better target truly small businesses, particularly those owned by minorities and companies located in...Forest Service Extends Closure of Calif. Campgrounds
The U.S. Forest Service says it is extending campground closures at 12 national forests in California, according to KOLO. Campgrounds in the Lake Tahoe Basin are already closed for the winter season. The latest order includes Angeles NF, Cleveland NF, Eldorado NF,...
