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July 2, 2022
High gas prices hitting RV industry more than it wants to admit
Despite the positive spin that many RV industry manufacturers are putting on how high gas prices are theoretically not affecting RVers, stock price numbers don’t lie. Three major players in the market, Thor Industries, Winnebago, and Camping World, have seen their stock prices drop over the last several months. RV...
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July 1, 2022
Petaluma firm launching treehouse glamping venture
Glamping is estimated to be a $2.35 billion market globally as of last year, with a projected compound annual growth rate of 10.9% through 2030, according to Grand View Research. Nearly half (46%) of the market is dominated by camps with cabins and similar “pods.” Tents make up a quarter...
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July 1, 2022
Morphable VW pop-top RV erases divide between camper van and motorhome
Nearly a year after making waves with a rotary range-extended electric motorhome, German RV giant Knaus-Tabbert has emptied the tricks out of both sleeves in another attempt to change the RV game. Its all-new Volkswagen T6.1-based Tourer CUV sizes shorter than many camper vans despite its semi-integrated motorhome construction. New...
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July 1, 2022
Patagonia, REI Co-op and The North Face React to Supreme Court Limiting EPA’s Ability to Regulate Carbon Emissions
Today, in a 6-3 vote — with the conservatives in the majority and liberals dissenting — the U.S. Supreme Court stated Congress, not the Environmental Protection Agency, has the authority to cap carbon dioxide emissions levels, which would result in a transition away from coal-fired plants and toward cleaner energy...
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July 1, 2022
71-Year-Old Woman Gored in Second Yellowstone Bison Attack in 3 Days
On Wednesday, June 29, yet another Yellowstone tourist was gored by a bison. The 71-year-old woman was returning to her vehicle in the national park when she accidentally approached the animal. According to reports, she was taken to hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries. The Inertia
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July 1, 2022
Bend Racing wins inaugural Endless Mountains Adventure Race in Pennsylvania
Most of the competitors were very experienced U.S. racers, drawn by the reputation and organizing talents of Brent Freedland and Abby Perkiss of Rootstock Racing, and the chance to experience the wilds of Pennsylvania, a region new to many of them. They were not disappointed. Perkiss explained how the race...
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June 30, 2022
Winnebago Announces Senior Leadership Moves
Winnebago Industries Inc. announced that Amber Holm will be joining Winnebago Industries as Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer. Sri Koneru is promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Chad Reece is promoted to Vice President, Government and Industry Relations. SGB Media
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June 30, 2022
Airstream of Santa Barbara Acquired by ‘We Are Airstream’
We Are Airstream Chandler, based in Arizona and the largest authorized Airstream dealership in the nation, announced its acquisition of Airstream of Santa Barbara. The one-acre property in California, which is the oldest Airstream dealership on the West Coast, will now be called We Are Airstream Santa Barbara. RV Pro
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June 30, 2022
CLIF Bar Enters the Pet Market with CLIF PET
CLIF Bar & Company this week released its newest product, CLIF PET dog treats, the brand’s first line of snacks not made for humans. The three flavors of CLIF PET Plant Based Jerky dog treats can be found in Petco locations nationally, and on CLIF Bar’s website. Outside Business Journal
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June 30, 2022
KOKOPELLI Receives ‘2022 Colorado Companies to Watch’ Award
Boulder, CO (June 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – KOKOPELLI, the Colorado-based creators of lightweight and packable inflatable packrafts, has been awarded as one of the 2022 Colorado Companies to Watch. This award honors high-performing second-stage companies from across the state for their performance in the marketplace, innovative products, unique processes and philanthropic actions. Second-stage...
