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June 23, 2022
National Park Visitor Spending Pumped $42.5B into Economy
The Department of the Interior announced that visitor spending in communities near national parks in 2021 resulted in a $42.5 billion benefit to the nation’s economy and supported 322,600 mostly local jobs. RVBusiness
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June 23, 2022
Colorado Gear Startup Matador Expands HQ and Plans to Nearly Triple Staff
Boulder, Colo.-based Matador Travel Equipment has moved into a new facility, the company announced Wednesday—four times the old HQ’s size—citing increased product demand as its market slowly shifts from travel to outdoor rec. The company’s new 8,000-square-foot facility at 1835 38th St. is open to the public. Outside Business Journal
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June 23, 2022
Wild Rye (redux), a Peer-to-Peer Re-Commerce Platform, Launches To Reduce Waste and Suit Evolving Needs
Sun Valley, ID (June 23, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Wild Rye, leader in outdoor apparel made by and for women and women-identifying individuals, is proud to announce the launch of Wild Rye (redux), a peer-to-peer re-commerce platform in partnership with Treet. Globally, 85% of pre-loved clothing ends up in landfills or burned, and...
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June 23, 2022
Norrøna Presents Innovative and Sustainably Minded Trail Running Collection
OSLO, Norway (June 23, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Norrøna, the four-season Norwegian outdoor brand known for its sustainably built, premium outerwear, reveals its first trail running specific line: the senja collection. The all-new assortment features trail running inspired products made with innovative and sustainable materials, designed for light and fast adventures in the...
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June 23, 2022
Shār Launches Two New Flavors of Its “Impossibly Good Trail Mix”
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Just in time for your summer adventures, Shār, an Austin based farm-to-table snack company, has launched two new flavors of its ‘impossibly good’ trail mix. Shār Tropical is paradise in a tube, with new ingredients: mango, pineapple, and macadamia nuts joining some of the original ingredients. Shār...
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June 23, 2022
Season 9 of Facing Waves Set to Hit US Airwaves, July 2nd
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Heliconia, the production team behind the award-winning television series Facing Waves, is excited to announce that the new season of the hit show is set to premiere on Bally Sports this July. Facing Waves is an exciting and inspiring TV series that follows world champion whitewater paddler,...
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June 22, 2022
RV Retailer Expands into Michigan with Acquisition of A&S RV Centers
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 22, 2022 -- RV Retailer, LLC ("RVR") today announced the acquisition of A&S RV Centers with two locations in Auburn Hills and Midland, Michigan. Jon Ferrando, Chief Executive Officer and President of RVR stated, "We are excited to enter Michigan with A&S RV Centers growing our store count to 102 across the nation. Michigan is...
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June 22, 2022
The Shyft Group Launches Aftermarket Brand for RV Market
Red Diamond Aftermarket Solutions, a new go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group, makes its debut alongside a trio of initial product offerings – Red Diamond RunFlat to safely steer and brake during a tire blowout; Red Diamond Air Booster to keep motorcoach tires at the recommended pressure; and Red Diamond Self-Leveling...
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June 22, 2022
US Adventure Racer Goes Missing in British Columbia Wilderness
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are searching for a missing American adventure racer in British Columbia, Canada. Peter Jolles went missing while packrafting in Canada. He recently competed with Team Checkpoint Zero in Expedition Canada, which ended on Saturday, June 11, in Penticton, British Columbia. Gear Junkie
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June 22, 2022
Same county tops healthiest US community ranking for the third year in a row
Los Alamos County, New Mexico, has been ranked the healthiest US community for the third year in a row. However, the county and the four runners-up -- Falls Church, Virginia; Douglas County, Colorado; Morgan County, Utah; and Carver County, Minnesota -- all scored below average in the subcategory of housing. CNN
