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May 23, 2023
44 Million Americans Plan To Go RVing This Summer
A recent survey of America’s leisure travelers found that 44 million Americans are planning on going RVing this summer, including 12 million who plan to go RVing this Memorial Day weekend. Asked their reasons for considering RV travel, the respondents cited more flexible work schedules, a desire to travel more...
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May 23, 2023
KOA Buys Billings Location, West Yellowstone Properties
Kampgrounds of Americs Inc. (KOA) has purchased three KOA properties – Billings KOA Holiday in Billings, Mont., and Yellowstone Park/West Gate KOA Holiday and Yellowstone Park/Mountainside KOA Holiday located near West Yellowstone, Mont. Billings KOA Holiday, opened in June of 1962, holds the designation as the first KOA campground among...
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May 22, 2023
Why REI’s Grassroots Unionization Efforts Are Spreading Across the Fleet ‘Like Wildfire’
“The pandemic seems to have sort of changed the labor environment in a way that sort of opened up an opportunity for unions,” said John Logan, a labor professor at San Francisco State University. “Particular kinds of workers are very attracted to the idea of organizing right now as a...
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May 22, 2023
Will ‘Superfood Powders’ Actually Make You Healthier?
You’ve probably noticed ads for these “superfood powders” scattered across social media or on your favorite podcast. Athletic Greens, Daily Greens, Supergreens — mix just one scoop of these multivitamin powders into a glass of water or a shake, their marketing typically says, and you can get all of the...
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May 22, 2023
Canada’s Largest RV Dealer Group Moves into U.S.
Leisure Days RV Group, Canada’s largest RV dealership group by store count, acquired its first U.S. location after buying Wana Engine Center in Shipshewana, Indiana. With the purchase, Leisure Days RV Group has 34 RV stores in North America. Wana Engine Center owner Justin Miller will remain as the store’s...
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May 22, 2023
Canada Goose Sales Up 31.4% on International Success
Strength in China as well as the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region helped performance luxury brand Canada Goose record a 31.4% increase in sales for the fiscal fourth quarter ended April 2. The company said it is looking to grow in the future by increasing its appeal with younger...
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May 22, 2023
Climbers Make History: 2 Mountaineers Become First Deaf Americans to Reach Everest Summit
Two mountaineers, Scott Lehmann and Shayna Unger, have made history this week. The duo, both educators from Washington, D.C., made it their mission to become some of the first Deaf people to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain. Gear Junkie
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May 18, 2023
KOA Shakes Up Campground Management Positions
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) announced two new leaders tasked with leading both franchise and owned campground operations. Jill Currier has been promoted to senior vice president of operations for the owned properties of KOA, while Bill Gottwals joins the company to oversee the franchised locations as senior vice president of...
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May 18, 2023
2023 Vacation Cost Comparison Study
A new study conducted by an outside, independent firm has found that RV vacations cost much less than other types of vacation travel, even when factoring in fuel prices and the cost of RV ownership. RVIA
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May 18, 2023
Surf Legend Kelly Slater Launches His First-Ever Footwear Brand With a Sustainable Flip-Flop
Kelly Slater is getting into the shoe business. Today, the 11-time World Surfing Champion has launched his new sustainable and performance-based footwear brand, KLLY. For the label’s first style, Slater developed a flip-flop sandal that is all about comfort and fit. After breaking his feet five times surfing, these were...
