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August 12, 2021
Research reveals why people pick certain campsites
Those in love with the outdoors can spend their entire lives chasing that perfect campsite. New University of Montana research suggests what they are trying to find. Valley Journal
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August 12, 2021
Hiking Shoe Sales Are Climbing Fast, Especially Online — and Merrell Is Leading the Charge
Sales of outdoor footwear climbed $299 million for the 12 months ending May 2021, The NPD Group Inc. senior sports industry adviser Matt Powell revealed yesterday during the Outdoor Retailer Summer show. The mark is a 19% increase over the same period in 2019. FN
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August 12, 2021
Automotive, environmental trade groups join newly launched EV charging coalition
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation has joined a newly formed coalition of 23 other members representing automakers, union workers, electrical utilities, environmental groups and advocates who are pushing for the construction of an EV charging network nationwide. Autonews
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August 11, 2021
KOA Partners with Tasty Bite for Sampling Program
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) and Tasty Bite are bringing the Tasty By Nature tour to select campground locations across the United States. The tour will visit more than 40 KOA campgrounds and offer campers organic, ready-to-eat samples as well as the chance to win prizes. RV Business
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August 11, 2021
3 Injured After Electrical Shock in Pool at Maine Park
Several people, including a child, were hospitalized following an electric shock at Cold River Campground in Eddington, Maine, on Monday, Aug. 9 afternoon, according to News Center Maine. WCM
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August 11, 2021
The National Parks Reservation System Is Off to a Bumpy Start
Many major national parks implemented new reservation systems intended to give visitors a more positive experience by decreasing gridlock, parking issues, and long lines for public services. But are they actually helping or making it more difficult to visit a park? Outside Online
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August 11, 2021
Canada Goose Sees Q1 Revenues More Than Double
Canada Goose Holdings Inc. reported a slightly higher loss in the first quarter ended June 27. Revenues vaulted 115.7%. Global e-commerce revenue increased by 80.8%; revenue increased significantly in all geographic regions; and despite elevated retail closures, Canada grew by 126.1%, excluding $7.0 million of temporary PPE sales in the...
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August 11, 2021
College Lecturer Arrested for Arson Near Massive California Wildfires
Gary Stephen Maynard, who recently taught criminology at California’s Sonoma State University, was arrested on Aug. 7 on suspicion of arson at several locations in Northern CA. He’s been charged with purposely starting the Ranch Fire, in Lassen county, northwest of Lake Tahoe. Tracking information from his vehicle also placed...
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August 11, 2021
Aspen Snowmass Resorts Launches Outerwear Lines for Employees, Guests
Vertical integration on the slopes? That’s what Aspen Snowmass has in mind, as it launches its own ski outerwear line. The resort chain becomes the first to design its own clothing line, ready to go for the 2021-22 season after some in-house testing. GearJunkie
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August 11, 2021
Court Finds Seirus’ HeatWave Did Not Infringe Columbia’s Design Patent
This marks two jury verdicts in favor of Seirus over Columbia in a long-running patent dispute between the companies, effectively putting an end to Columbia’s claims against Seirus. Inside Outdoor
