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January 3, 2023
A warning sign has been flashing red: How weak RV sales could mean a 2023 recession
A slump in recreational vehicle sales has long been considered an early warning sign of a broader economic downturn because an RV is such a discretionary, big-ticket purchase. It thus reflects a shift in the mood of the American consumer before other types of spending, the theory goes. And consumption...
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January 2, 2023
Hydration can significantly impact your physical health, study finds
Drinking enough water is associated with a significantly lower risk of developing chronic diseases, a lower risk of dying early or lower risk of being biologically older than your chronological age, according to a National Institutes of Health study published in the journal eBioMedicine. CNN
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December 30, 2022
The RV Industry Started To Move In A Good Direction For EVs In 2022
While camping in a tent can be a lot of fun, the temperature swings, the lack of a bathroom, and not having a mattress like you have at home can all make the experience a lot less exciting for many people. Having a travel trailer to carry along can give...
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December 30, 2022
5 Best Budget-Friendly Campers for Outdoor Adventurers in 2023 (Under $10,000)
Campers are amazing at helping us get in touch with the natural world outside our cities. But most folks don't want to spend an arm and a leg just to own a mobile bedroom and kitchen, so, to kick off this list of the top five campers under $10K. Auto...
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December 29, 2022
Glamping Domes Break Indiegogo, Raise $1 Million in One Month
Glamping is having its big moment right now. People want to camp, but they don’t exactly want to “rough it.” They want the relaxation and access to nature, without leaving the amenities and comforts of home behind. Between 2022 and 2030, the global glamping market size is expected to grow by...
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December 28, 2022
Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2023
The annual ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal® worldwide survey to determine industry trends by health and fitness professionals is now in its 17th consecutive year. The COVID-19 pandemic certainly made an impact on the 2021 survey and continued for 2022, but for 2023, some current trends are emerging whereas others are weakening...
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December 28, 2022
Life Time Survey: Building Muscle Tops Weight Loss as Primary Focus for 2023
Life Time’s annual health and wellness survey of more than 1,000 fitness enthusiasts finds that building muscle topped weight loss as primary focus for the year ahead – an increase of 10 percent from last year’s survey and a departure from “losing weight,” which typically tops most New Year’s resolution...
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December 25, 2022
Most expensive RV of 2022: $5-million LaFerrari carrier with roof deck
Every year, one motorhome stands above the rest in terms of its truly outrageous, no-expense-spared build spec and price tag. Volkner takes the prize again in 2022, and while this year's 39-foot (12-m) Performance S doesn't quite hit the US$7.7 million high the company reached last year, it's arguably a nicer...
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December 24, 2022
Havasupai Tribe says Havasu Falls will reopen on Feb. 1
The Havasupai Tribe announced Friday that it plans to reopen its tourism operations in 2023. The Tribe, located in Mohave County on the Grand Canyon's West Rim, operates permits for the popular Havasu Falls. Tourism at the reservation has been closed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in March...
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December 22, 2022
Patagonia to close stores, give employees paid week off for the holidays
Patagonia employees in the U.S. and Canada will get a paid week off to end the year again. CEO Ryan Gellert wrote ,“Our North [American] stores, customer service operations and warehouse will be closed from December 25 through January 1 because we believe in providing quality of life for our...
