May 23, 2023

44 Million Americans Plan To Go RVing This Summer

A recent survey of America’s leisure travelers found that 44 million Americans are planning on going RVing this summer, including 12 million who plan to go RVing this Memorial Day weekend. Asked their reasons for considering RV travel, the respondents cited more flexible work schedules, a desire to travel more...

May 23, 2023

KOA Buys Billings Location, West Yellowstone Properties

Kampgrounds of Americs Inc. (KOA) has purchased three KOA properties – Billings KOA Holiday in Billings, Mont., and Yellowstone Park/West Gate KOA Holiday and Yellowstone Park/Mountainside KOA Holiday located near West Yellowstone, Mont. Billings KOA Holiday, opened in June of 1962, holds the designation as the first KOA campground among...

May 22, 2023

Canada’s Largest RV Dealer Group Moves into U.S.

Leisure Days RV Group, Canada’s largest RV dealership group by store count, acquired its first U.S. location after buying Wana Engine Center in Shipshewana, Indiana. With the purchase, Leisure Days RV Group has 34 RV stores in North America. Wana Engine Center owner Justin Miller will remain as the store’s...

May 22, 2023

Camping World Announces the Opening of Its 191st RV Dealership Located in Branson, Missouri

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.-- Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer today announced the opening of its Branson, Missouri RV dealership. Camping World Chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis said, “The addition of this new location continues our rapid pace of growth, making this our 191st RV dealership. It’s our...

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

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...

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...

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

May 17, 2023

Camping World selects Twilio’s Customer Engagement Platform

SAN FRANCISCO & LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., May 17, 2023 -- Twilio Inc. (NYSE: TWLO), the customer engagement platform that drives real-time, personalized experiences for today’s leading brands, and Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) ("Camping World"), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced Camping World reaches customers using tools from across Twilio's Customer...

May 16, 2023

The Dyrt Announces the 2023 Best Places to Camp Regional Awards

PORTLAND, Ore., May 16, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping information and booking, has announced the 2023 Best Places To Camp Regional Awards based on reviews and ratings from its vast community of campers. These destinations are among the most highly rated, celebrated and...