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Biden Proposes $3.6B Budget for Nat. Park Service
The Biden-Harris Administration today (March 29) submitted to Congress the President’s Budget for fiscal year 2023. The proposed budget includes a $3.6 billion budget for the National Park Service for Fiscal Year 2023, an increase of $492.2 million compared to an FY...Canada’s Priv. Parks Offer Alternatives to Public Sites
As people prepared for Monday’s (March 28) provincial park bookings to start in Canada, many sought backup plans if they don’t get the spot they wanted. As Global News explains, if campers didn’t get their sites at provincial parks, private parks offer...York RV Show Draws Large Crowd Despite Weather
Saturday’s (March 26) torrential weather did not dampen the mood at the 43rd Annual RV Show in York, Pa., held in mid-March, according to show officials. Bad weather did keep the crowds light on Saturday, but customer demand was strong. James Kesterke, show...Blue Water Rebrands Va. Park as Jellystone Location
The third Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort location in Virginia will open on Friday, April 1, according to a press release. Jellystone Park Chincoteague Island is opening where Chincoteague Island KOA was previously located. “We look forward to providing guests...Fox News: Consumer Sentiment Hits 10-Year Low
A recent survey by the University of Michigan – headed up by chief economist Richard Curtin, who formerly provided shipment forecasts for the RV Industry Association – found that consumer sentiment fell to a new decade-long low as concerns about inflation grow amid...Gas Prices Seem to be Stabilizing, For How Long?
As the cost of a barrel of oil has remained near $110, the gas price decline has slowed, according to AAA. After hitting $4.33 on March 11, the national average for a gallon of gasoline is now $4.24, but only down a penny since last week. Domestically, gasoline demand...$13.5B Committed by Auto Ind. for EV Development
Last week’s announcement by Stellantis that it will open a $4.1 billion battery plant in Ontario is one more reminder of the new wave of investment coming to the industry. Automakers and battery companies are spending unprecedented sums of money as they begin...Truma Offers Cold Weather RV Certification in Elkhart
Truma developed the first portable heater for caravans in 1961 for the European market, and the company has been designing and perfecting the technology of RV heating systems ever since, according to a press release from the company. “One of the many things we...Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Mixed This Spring
Eric Lawrence, principal analyst, specialty markets for Black Book, released the following statement regarding wholesale RV values. “Spring has arrived in many parts of the country, and eager customers are beginning to flock to dealers’ showrooms. Motorhome values...
Go RVing Canada Marking 25th Anniversary in 2022
Go RVing Canada is marking its 25th Anniversary in 2022 with renewed enthusiasm and optimism, partly due to the recent boost in interest and influx of new campers spurred by the pandemic. “There has been a tremendous amount of new Canadian RVers,” Go RVing Canada...WCM Show: Wild Energy, USG on Electrical Issues
From EVs to supply chain issues, a slew of new developments, expansions and more, electrical equipment suppliers remain busy as they prep parks to take in even more campers this summer. For new and seasoned campground owners alike, electrical challenges and staying on...
