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January 14, 2023
Humans not needed to operate this new fully automated RV park
A fully automated RV park has opened in Tifton, Georgia. The Stafford commercial real estate firm of Atlanta says that the 34-site facility is fully automated for reservations and check-in/out. RV travelers booking reservations at Tifton Overnight are issued a gate code to enter the facility. RV Travel
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January 13, 2023
RV rental platform Rvelocity files to raise around $10M from IPO
Rvelocity didn’t indicate in its filing the number or price of the shares to be offered, but indicated in a filing fee schedule that it was looking to offer up to $10M of its stock. STL News
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January 12, 2023
67 Million Americans Plan To Go RVing This Year
A recent survey has found that 37% of American leisure travelers, representing 67 million, plan on taking an RV trip this year. Among leisure travelers, who are defined as any U.S. resident who has taken some type of leisure trip in the past year, the top reasons for RV travel...
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January 12, 2023
Are Protein Bars Actually Good for You?
The global market for protein bars is growing quickly and expected to swell to more than $2 billion by the end of 2026. Despite the advertising, nutrition experts say that protein bars aren’t all that healthy. The New York Times (paywall)
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January 10, 2023
Trail Running and Drug-Testing: Where Do We Go From Here?
Because there is very little authentic drug testing in trail and ultra-distance running, no out-of-competition testing and often delayed and inconsistent communication among anti-doping agencies, the sport is at a critical juncture with a growing influx of money and professionalism — especially after the results of one of the sport’s...
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January 10, 2023
What to Look for When Buying a Used RV? (10 Red Flags)
In this blog post, we’ll outline the key things to look for when buying a used RV and the associated red flags to be aware of. These tips will help you evaluate the true value of a used RV and determine if you should negotiate, pass, or go through with...
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January 10, 2023
KOA Pays Over $13M for Resort in Nashville
The campground operator, which owns more than 500 locations across North America, paid $13.7 million for Nashville RV Resort and Cabins at 2572 Music Valley Drive, according to recently filed deeds. Woodallscm
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January 10, 2023
The NPD Group Announces Winners of US Outdoor Sports Retail Performance Awards
The NPD Group today announced the winners of its third annual Outdoor Sports Retail Performance Awards. The awards acknowledge the fastest-growing brands in the U.S. outdoor and snow specialty retail markets based on in-store and e-commerce sales revenue, according to NPD Retail Tracking Service data. NPD
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January 9, 2023
More Prize Money Is Flowing Into Trail Running. What Does That Mean for the Sport?
Run Rabbit Run is one of the rare American trail races that offers a relatively large prize purse, and for a decade, it’s been the largest in the sport. Hughes earned $15,000 for winning the women’s race and split another $5,000 with Arizona trail runner Peter Mortimer (who placed 12th...
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January 9, 2023
The Range of Light National Monument Would Link Yosemite and Sequoia–Kings Canyon National Parks
Thousands of acres in California’s Sierra National Forest have been proposed as a national monument. Many argue that the protection is crucial for wildlife, the environment, and wilderness recreation. But it will face stiff opposition. Outside Online
