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May 22, 2023
Helinox Opens New Creative Center in Tokyo
TOKYO, Japan - May 22, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Helinox, the brand that created the category of lightweight, portable furniture, has announced the opening of its third multi-story creative center, “Helinox Creative Center Tokyo,” (HCC Tokyo). HCC Tokyo officially opened its doors on May 19. Located in the buzzing Harajuku neighborhood...
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May 22, 2023
Fleet Feet Announces Seventh Annual Big Run Event
CARRBORO, N.C. (May 22, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Fleet Feet, the largest franchisor of locally owned and operated run specialty stores, announces more than 120 stores will participate in The Big Run, the brand’s nationwide event that since 2016 has united local communities in celebration of Global Running Day. The 2023 edition of...
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May 18, 2023
Winnebago Industries to extend partnership with the National Park Foundation
Winnebago Industries announced that it will extend its partnership with the National Park Foundation through 2025. The partnership will support the National Park Foundation’s efforts to ensure everyone can enjoy and create lifelong connections with the country’s national parks. Globe Gazette
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May 18, 2023
KOA Shakes Up Campground Management Positions
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) announced two new leaders tasked with leading both franchise and owned campground operations. Jill Currier has been promoted to senior vice president of operations for the owned properties of KOA, while Bill Gottwals joins the company to oversee the franchised locations as senior vice president of...
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May 18, 2023
2023 Vacation Cost Comparison Study
A new study conducted by an outside, independent firm has found that RV vacations cost much less than other types of vacation travel, even when factoring in fuel prices and the cost of RV ownership. RVIA
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May 18, 2023
Harvest Hosts Launches CampScanner to Help Campers Score Sold Out National Parks and State Parks
VAIL, Colo., May 18, 2023 — Harvest Hosts, a membership program that gives RVers access to unique RV camping options, announced today its newest product expansion – CampScanner. RVers, tent campers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds can now access CampScanner’s database of more than 12,500 campgrounds at 4,900+ parks to search for spots...
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May 18, 2023
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship and Outdoor Alliance California Host California’s Natural Resources Agency on a Two-Day Field Tour in Plumas County
QUINCY, CA (May 18, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ –The Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship (SBTS) and Outdoor Alliance California partnered to bring a group of federal, state and local leaders in recreation, land management and natural resource protection to Plumas County in late April to discuss how to advance ambitious goals around conservation, equitable...
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May 18, 2023
Champion Vibram U.S. Athlete Heads to Denali for FKT
Boston, Massachusetts, May 18th, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Meredith Edwards, a US mountain endurance athlete and member of Team Vibram is headed to Alaska to start her FKT attempt of Denali – the highest mountain peak in North America. With a summit elevation of 20,310 feet above sea level, and...
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May 18, 2023
Surf Legend Kelly Slater Launches His First-Ever Footwear Brand With a Sustainable Flip-Flop
Kelly Slater is getting into the shoe business. Today, the 11-time World Surfing Champion has launched his new sustainable and performance-based footwear brand, KLLY. For the label’s first style, Slater developed a flip-flop sandal that is all about comfort and fit. After breaking his feet five times surfing, these were...
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May 18, 2023
National Parks Close Roads and Campgrounds and Delay Summer Openings
The epic winter of 2022–23 is still with us, with snowmelt causing flooding concerns in some national parks and in others roads and trails are closed for repairs. Here’s what you need to know for your summer trips. Outside Online