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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
