Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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July 19, 2021
RBFF Fishing Study Finds Spike In First-Time Fishing Participants
A new study from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) found first time fishing participants climbed to 4.4 million in 2020, a surge of 42 percent year-over-year. SGMedia
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July 19, 2021
As Remote Work Grows In Popularity, RVer Job Exchange Offers Opportunities Beyond Traditional Workcamping
With the acclaim following Nomadland’s release and awards received, the world has learned a bit about the often-overlooked RV lifestyle and the people who enjoy it. Though workcamping and seasonal jobs, as depicted in the film, are common sources of income for RVers, the pandemic has expedited a rise in remote...
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July 19, 2021
REI drops its first full feature film, “Camp Yoshi”
Back in May, REI announced its latest venture — REI Co-op Studios film company. The studio’s first project was its short film series, “The Trees Remember.” Now, it’s debuting a full feature film, highlighting a Black family in Oregon who started learning how to get outdoors and created Camp Yoshi in the process....
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July 19, 2021
80 large fires have consumed more than 1 million acres across western parts of the US
There are currently 80 large wildfires raging in 13 states across the US, burning more than 1 million acres, mostly in western states, according to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).
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July 19, 2021
Canada will open its borders to fully vaccinated Americans on Aug. 9
Calling all campers and travelers, Canada will open its borders to fully vaccinated Americans on Aug. 9 the Public Health Agency of Canada has said.
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July 19, 2021
Foam Shortage Affects RV, Other Industries
Foam is in short supply nationwide, causing delayed deliveries for a myriad of products made with the padding, including furniture, mattresses, vehicles, boats, RVs and appliances, USA Today reported.
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July 15, 2021
Thor Motor Coach Teams Up with Actor/Producer Jaime Camil
Jaime Camil, one of the most influential Latin American figures globally, teams up with Thor Motor Coach for a new motorhome. During the pandemic, Camil rented a motorhome and fell in love with the lifestyle. yahoo!finance
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July 15, 2021
Old Meets New with Vintage-Inspired Cortes Campers Trailer
For such a vintage-looking RV, it’s hard to believe that Cortes Campers’ 17-foot Travel Trailer makes any kind of departure from the campers of yore. But looks can be deceiving, and the startup’s appeal lies on its heritage-looking product with totally modern guts. RV Business
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July 14, 2021
Bear activity forces Colorado campground to only allow hard-sided campers or trailers
An increase in bear activity has forced the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to allow only hard-sided campers or trailers at Chapman Campground until further notice. Day-use at Chapman is also prohibited, White River National Forest officials said. A black bear that has been causing problems has been coming into the...
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July 14, 2021
Jellystone Seeing Increased Interest From Investors
As a record number of families pack Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts this year, according to company officials, an increasing number of commercial real estate investors are staking their futures in the brand, notes a press release from Leisure Systems Inc. (LSI), a company that franchises more than 75 Jellystone Parks...
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July 12, 2021
The Best Campground in Every State
With more campers than ever expected to hit the outdoors this summer, Outside asked its writers and editors for their favorite unique sites across the country, tapping into a wealth of local intel and expertise.
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July 12, 2021
Remote Vacations Are On the Rise, but Not the Way You Think
Results from a recent survey by VacationRenter found that half of the survey’s 1,027 respondents had taken a remote getaway, the majority having stayed in a cabin around one to three hours away from their homes. And almost half of those who went on vacation stayed in a cabin off the grid, 83...
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July 12, 2021
Camping World and Overton’s to Launch Exclusive Collection of Nautica Marine, Water and Outdoor Products
Camping World announced the launch of Nautica branded products for the marine, water and outdoor marketplace. The new assortment of Nautica branded marine furniture and water recreation equipment, which is exclusive to the U.S. and Canada, caters to life on the water, a key outdoor activity of the RV and...
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July 11, 2021
Western Fires Burn Over 300K Acres Across 6 States
More than 300,000 acres are burning across six states across the western United States on Sunday as the region battled yet another brutal heat wave that shattered records and strained power grids. USA Today
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July 7, 2021
Jellystone Announces New Parks in Colo. and Tenn.
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts’ Western expansion is continuing with the signing of a franchise agreement for a new location in Parachute, Colo., according to officials from Leisure System’s Inc. (LSI), the franchisor of more than 75 Jellystone Park locations in North America. Known for providing families with pools, water...
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July 7, 2021
Hipcamp sees opportunities, familiar challenges in quest to bring sharing economy to camping
The arrival in Canada of a new service for connecting private landowners with campers is bringing the sharing economy to a new category of user. But as ride-sharing and room-sharing did before it, campground-sharing is running headlong into local rules and regulations that in some instances ban the practice outright....
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July 7, 2021
Grizzly bear attacks and kills bicyclist camping in Montana
A grizzly bear attacked and killed a bicyclist who was camping in a small western Montana town early Tuesday, authorities said. The bear had previously wandered into the area where the victim was camping and left but later returned, Powell County Sheriff Gavin Roselles said. CBS News
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July 6, 2021
Country Camper Announces Connecticut Expansion Project
Country Camper has announced plans to build a state-of-the-art RV dealership in Newtown, Ct. The 31,000-square-foot facility will be situated on 22 acres and will feature 14 service bays, a large parts display areas, and additional delivery pads. The development will provide space for hundreds of RVs from the best...
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July 6, 2021
Camping World Continues Expansion With Vermont Acquisition
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced a land acquisition agreement for TC’s RV dealership in St. Albans City, VT. The acquisition is anticipated to close later this summer. The property will undergo a full renovation and expansion with an anticipated opening in mid-to-late 2022. This is the company’s first location in...
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July 3, 2021
Connected Camping: The Travel Trend Bringing Work to the Great Outdoors
Camping and RV rentals are at record highs, and with improved Wi-Fi, a lure for those who can work where they choose — but is it the last hurrah? Good Housekeeping
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July 2, 2021
This national park is turning away visitors due to overcrowding
Imagine traveling across the country to visit one of the most stunning national parks in the United States only to find it’s too crowded to get inside. The influx of visitors is forcing the park to temporarily shut its gates almost daily each morning. And disappointed visitors aren’t the only consequence...
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July 2, 2021
RV LIFE Acquires RV Masterclass Educational Platform
RV LIFE Network, an RV-focused consumer software and publishing company, has acquired the educational platform RV Masterclass. The aquisition adds five educational RV Masterclass Signature Courses and dozens of articles to RV LIFE Network’s growing network of digital RV lifestyle resources. RVBusiness
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July 2, 2021
Missouri man’s family sues Winnebago over RV steps failure
The family contends the defect was known to both Lippert and Winnebago because of numerous complaints made to both companies, and was so prevalent, a secondary market was created by companies making kits to repair the faulty stairs, according to the suit. David K. Burke died when the electronic retractable...
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July 2, 2021
Dog spotted in crate strapped to back of RV in B.C. heat wave seized by SPCA
Numerous motorists spotted a distressed German shepherd in a crate strapped to the back of a travelling RV on a B.C. highway last week amid blistering temperatures. The BC SPCA said Friday the RCMP was able to trace the owner of the dog and were successful in getting a warrant...
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July 2, 2021
Indiana’s parks and preserves land $57M in upgrades
Indiana’s state parks, forests and trails—long starving for cash and maintenance—will receive a $57 million boost this year that includes money for improvements at nearly 50 state properties and the first new state park inn in more than 80 years. Indianapolis Business Journal