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November 21, 2023
General RV to Open 19th Supercenter in January
Located on the south side of Fort Myers, Florida, this will be General RV’s fifth Supercenter in the state and 19th location nationwide. General RV is Florida’s largest family-owned dealership and the state’s top motorhome dealer, according to data collected by Statistical Surveys, the dealership said. It currently operates three...
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November 21, 2023
Campgrounds in Path of Totality Selling Out in Anticipation of April 2024 Solar Eclipse
Seven out of ten people who camp in the U.S. and Canada are planning to witness this spring’s anticipated celestial event dubbed the ‘Great North American Eclipse’ on a camping trip, and 18% have already booked their spots, according to Kampgrounds of America (KOA). The latest data from KOA reports...
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November 20, 2023
We Can Now Predict Rogue Waves Using an AI Generated Algorithm
Scientists at the University of Copenhagen and The University of Victoria have used artificial intelligence to find a formula to predict of rogue waves. The study analyzed over 1 billion waves to find out what causes the unpredictable behemoths. The Inertia
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November 20, 2023
Workers file unfair labor practice charges against REI
REI Co-op workers with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union filed 80 nationwide unfair labor practice complaints against the outdoor retailer for bad-faith bargaining practices. The union said the federal complaints showed "a pattern of egregious anti-union behavior, emotional manipulation, and retaliatory actions against workers." According to the union,...
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November 20, 2023
Outdoor Retailer 2023 Winter Show: GearJunkie’s Top 10 Standout Products From the Floor
The showroom opened for Outdoor Retailer’s 2023 Winter Show on November 14, and retailers, distributors, designers, media, and more trickled in. It was not the all-out, keyed-up gear and apparel frenzy that it’s been in years past. Instead, the buzz was quieter, the days were slower, and the energy wasn’t...
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November 18, 2023
Killer of pro cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson sentenced to 90 years
A Texas jury on Friday sentenced Kaitlin Armstrong to 90 years in prison for the May 2022 shooting death of the rising professional cyclist Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson in a case that sent investigators on a 43-day international search for the killer. Jurors deliberated for just over three hours before...
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November 16, 2023
RV Resort latest development to open along Fort Smith’s riverfront
Riverfront RV Resort on Riverfront Drive is the newest attraction to open along the Arkansas River in Fort Smith. At the resort’s dedication Thursday (Nov. 16), Rick Griffin said the resort was a result of many years and studying, planning and dreaming. When the 27-acre facility, owned by Griffin and...
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November 16, 2023
Strava releases ‘Flyover’ 3D video recap of athlete activities
Strava has unveiled its new Flyover feature, which displays a 3D video map with a signature orange polyline to recreate an athlete’s activities. aThe Flyover is a video recap of the activity from a bird’s eye view, offering Strava subscribers a different take on their activity. Starting by zooming into...
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November 16, 2023
The Jeep Gladiator Now Offers a Brand-Approved Modular Camper System
For truck owners seeking overlanding solutions for their rigs, there's a seemingly endless array of camper shell manufacturers to choose from. (In fact, according to Truck Camper Adventure, there are more than 40 out there.) Which camper shell you ultimately choose is a big decision — but knowing your vehicle's...
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November 16, 2023
20 Million Americans Planning An RV Holiday Vacation
According to the just-released RV Industry Association Holiday Travel Intentions Survey, the top reasons people are planning to go RVing are the love of road trips, the desire to travel in comfort, interest in exploring the great outdoors, and the affordability of RV travel. With RV vacations costing 50% less than comparable...
