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April 13, 2022
Margaritaville Announces Strategic Investment by Rockpoint
Margaritaville Enterprises LLC ("Margaritaville") today announced it has partnered with Boston-based private equity real estate firm Rockpoint, through a common equity investment by affiliates of Rockpoint in the company, as part of a recapitalization of certain minority investors. The strategic partnership aligns Margaritaville’s asset-light, lifestyle brand platform with Rockpoint’s fundamental...
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April 13, 2022
Workers Organize America’s First Climbing Gym Union
Workers at Movement Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia, recently announced the imminent certification of their climbing gym union, reportedly the first in the United States. The process was overseen by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), an independent federal agency that enforces the National Labor Relations Act and “protects the...
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April 13, 2022
Wind Energy Company Cited for Killing More Than 150 Eagles
NextEra Energy subsidiary, ESI Energy, was fined $8 million and sentenced to 5 years’ probation after being charged with three counts of violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The act states it’s illegal to kill or harm eagles. Gear Junkie
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April 13, 2022
REI 2021 Financial Results vs. 2019
REI reported its 2021 financial results Tuesday and the numbers provide good insight into just how much the outdoor industry is growing – especially compared to Before Times. REI’s 2021 revenue totaled $3.7 billion, a 20% increase over 2019. Shop Eat Surf
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April 12, 2022
Luxury RV resort, cabins, waterpark, restaurant in the works for Ouachita Parish
Private investors are bringing a $15 million dollar luxury RV resort to Camp Road just outside West Monroe. Officials say it will have a lazy river, water slides, a splash pad, a kid pool, and an area for the adults. Knoe
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April 12, 2022
A $2 million renovation will transform the former Gander Outdoors in Howard into a Camping World | Streetwise
First it was Gander Mountain, then Gander Outdoors. Now the retail space at 2323 Woodman Drive will soon become a Camping World retail outlet. The Howard Gander Mountain location closed in August of 2017 after the business declared bankruptcy. Camping World Holdings purchased Gander Mountain's assets and began re-opening stores,...
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April 11, 2022
American Coach Extends Partnership with Four-Time Indy 500 Champ
Hélio Castroneves, the race car driver and fan favorite who won his fourth Indy 500 championship last year, is continuing his partnership with American Coach. RV Pro
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April 11, 2022
Don’t Call it ‘Kamping’: K.O.A. Goes After the Luxury Market
The well-known network of budget-focused campgrounds has introduced a new brand to focus on glampers. The company’s head explains the move. NY Times (paywall)
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April 11, 2022
Vail Resorts Announces Affordable Employee Housing Investments
Vail Resorts announced four investments to provide accessible and affordable housing for its employees at Park City Mountain in Utah, Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Vail Mountain in Colorado, and Okemo Mountain Resort in Vermont as part of the company’s strategic focus on investing in the employee experience. Shop Eat Surf
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April 8, 2022
Colliers Facilitates Sale of Splash Magic Campground
Guardian LLC, doing business as Rjourney, a family investment company that is building a portfolio of distinctive RV parks and campgrounds nationwide, has purchased Splash Magic Campground for an undisclosed price. The family-friendly campground, located on 46 acres in Northumberland, Pa., sits on the Susquehanna River in the Susquehanna River Valley, according...
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April 8, 2022
Can Blockchain Help Save the Wilderness? These Groups Think So
Cryptocurrency and the technology around it has gained a reputation as an environmental disaster. Armed with computer savvy and more efficient tech, a new class of conservation groups think it could be a force for good. Outside Business Journal
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April 7, 2022
Colorado entrepreneur sparks adventure with safe, portable campfire box
Camping season is around the corner, and a Colorado startup is building an essential piece of equipment to make a campfire in a safe, sustainable way. You're In Good Company with LavaBox. The Denver Channel
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April 7, 2022
First All-Black Everest Team Heads to Himalaya
Now that April has arrived, the mountaineering world is once again turning its attention to the Himalaya. In the Nepali capital of Kathmandu, climbers are now arriving in droves and are preparing for the epic challenges that now lie ahead. Amongst them, is an ambitious group of African-American climbers who...
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April 7, 2022
Iconic Snowboard Brand Kemper Announces NFTs Collection via SIMBA Chain
Kemper Snowboards, the legendary brand that helped launch the snowboarding market in the 80s, is ready to launch an NFT offering for the action sports category. It is one of the most representative brands of the neon era of snowboarding - the NFT release will be a homage to the...
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April 6, 2022
Moon Unit Is an RV Addition To Extend Your Glamping Abilities and Be One With Nature
Christian Curmei looks into a range of camping gear been dubbed as the "Moon Unit." One of the beautiful things behind this trinket is that it’s suitable for a range of vehicles and all it does is provide an extra outside living space to your camper, van, or SUV. It’s...
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April 6, 2022
Over Half of U.S. Waters Are Too Polluted to Swim or Fish
Earlier today, the US Supreme Court issued a ruling on a case brought before under the “shadow docket” — essentially a case decided quickly, without the usual arguments before the court — that peeled back important parts of the Clean Water Act, essentially granting heavy industry a major victory. The...
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April 6, 2022
Tiffin Motorhomes to Feature KING Extend Pro Cell Boosters
Tiffin Motorhomes, a division of THOR Industries, has chosen KING to supply its cell phone boosters for the Alabama-based manufacturer’s upcoming 2023 models. RV Business
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April 6, 2022
Merrell Launches Takeback And Resale Program
Merrell is launching a multinational product takeback and resale program called Merrell ReTread. The program, which launches in April in the US and Canada in a partnership with ReCircled, allows consumers to give back Merrell footwear. Once received, the footwear is repaired and refurbished for resale, broken down for use...
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April 5, 2022
Cummins Gets $20M in Tax Breaks for Facility Expansion
The Seymour, Ind., City Council approved three tax abatements for Cummins that have an estimated $20.4 million worth of investments to promote development in the community. According to Cummins’ statement of benefits, the company plans on investing $19.4 million toward equipment and machinery. This includes $11.2 million for manufacturing equipment for an...
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April 5, 2022
Recreational Realty Continues Rapid Growth With Expansion Into Florida
Recreational Realty LLC (the “Company”), a leading owner, operator, and developer of specialized recreational vehicle and marine storage facilities, today announced its expansion into Florida with the acquisition of 11 premier recreational storage facilities. These transactions are expected to close within several weeks, subject to customary closing considerations. Toy Storage Nation
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April 5, 2022
New Forest Service E-Bike Ruling: Potential Access to Non-Motorized Trails
The directive provides more explicit e-bike guidance but also floats the possibility of granting e-bike access to traditionally motor-free trails on a case-by-case basis. Regional authorities, environmental analysis, and public input will all be necessary to determine whether expanded eMTB access is desirable at the local level. Gear Junkie
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April 5, 2022
How This Simple Breathing Exercise May Improve Your Endurance
When you’re working out, you may be neglecting one group of muscles that can be key to your performance: those that help you breathe. New research presented at the American Physiological Society annual meeting at Experimental Biology 2022 finds the benefits of certain muscles that control our breathing may extend...
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April 4, 2022
Thor Boosting Electrification Focus
Thor Industries Inc. is moving forward with its eMobility strategy by doubling down on electrification of recreational vehicles. The RV manufacturer in January unveiled the strategy along with its electric motorhome and travel trailer concepts at the 2022 Florida RV SuperShow. Inside Indiana Business
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April 4, 2022
Outside wants its new NFT marketplace to be ‘the anti-metaverse’
Outside Interactive announced on Monday that it is launching an NFT marketplace, a publishing platform for outdoors-focused content, and a loyalty program that incentivizes people to spend time outdoors, all of which is collectively being referred to as the Outerverse. Fast Company
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April 4, 2022
KOA Sold to Investor for $15M
An out-of-town investor paid $15 million for the KOA Holiday Campground on Baldwin County 99 in Lillian, according to Tim Herrington of Herrington Realty, who handled the transaction. The 20-acre site includes frontage on Perdido Bay. The new owner plans to upgrade the current facilities and expand the park with...