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August 16, 2022
Epic Camping Fails
We’ve all made mistakes in the outdoors. It’s just part of the journey. Maybe you packed two left climbing shoes, booked the wrong campsite or forgot the cooking fuel. REI collected the best blunders from members, staffers and others. These are some of their favorite outdoor fails. REI
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August 15, 2022
RV Retailer Announces Leadership Appointments
RV Retailer, LLC announced it hired Jennifer Robinson as vice president and chief financial officer, Mario Lozada as chief information officer and Shahnaz Broucek as chief leadership coach and culture development officer. SGB
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August 14, 2022
Focusing on diversity and inclusion, gravel bike racing welcomes all to this sport
Gravel racing, known to embrace all, regardless of race, gender, weight or age, is steadily becoming the most welcoming sport. npr
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August 14, 2022
‘Ultramarathon man’ Dean Karnazes attacked by coyote during 150-mile race
Acclaimed ultrarunner and author Dean Karnazes can boast some of the wildest accomplishments in endurance sports, but a coyote attack mid-race was a first for him. Karnazes was running Headlands 150-mile Endurance Run, a race held in Sausalito, Cali. Canadian Running Magazine
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August 13, 2022
Walmart’s popular practice of allowing overnight RV and van parking is called into question after woman sues over fatal parking-lot fire
Walmart parking lots have long been a haven for recreational vehicles and other drivers looking to sleep in their cars. But a new lawsuit has invited scrutiny on that practice. A woman named Essie McKenzie is suing Walmart after her 6-year-old daughter was killed and another daughter, then 9 years...
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August 12, 2022
Garmin Introduces New Dash Cam Technology
Garmin International announced the Garmin DriveCam 76 and RVcam 795 all-in-one navigators with a built-in, high-definition dash cam. Both models feature a sharp seven-inch display, 1080p HD video recording and wide 140-degree field of view to capture a broad picture of the road ahead. Once plugged in, the camera continually...
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August 12, 2022
Bombardier Recreational Products Targeted with Cyberattack
The company has activated its internal network of IT professionals and retained the services of cybersecurity experts to assist in securing its systems and support its internal investigation. Operations have been suspended temporarily, which may delay certain transactions with customers and suppliers. RV Business
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August 11, 2022
Science Shows You Can Go Farther and Faster with Music
A new study in the Journal of Human Kinetics showed that listening to music during a running time trial led to a 10% increase in total distance covered, as well as a 14% increase in speed. There was also evidence of 8% lower blood lactate concentration in those who listened to...
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August 10, 2022
This New Glamping Resort in Utah Takes You to the Edge of Bryce Canyon National Park
Under Canvas opened its latest location earlier this month just 15 minutes from Bryce Canyon National Park and located on 750 acres of land at over 7,000 feet in elevation. The property features 50 safari-style canvas tents surrounded by forest and majestic landscapes. All the tents come with private ensuite bathrooms...
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August 10, 2022
Why National Parks Keep Flooding This Summer
According to NASA, scientists have been predicting for years that climate change would increase extreme rainfall events, with once-rare weather becoming more frequent as the atmosphere heats up. Warmer air temperatures increase evaporation and are physically able to hold more water vapor than cooler temps, meaning that the severity of...
