November 22, 2021

Outdoorsy in Talks for $100M EV Order

RV rental company Outdoorsy is in talks with Rivian Automotive and Ford Motor Co. to order $100 million in electric trucks and SUVs over the coming years to build out its fleet. The Austin, Texas-based Outdoorsy has seen a boom in demand during the pandemic, helping it surpass $1.5 billion in total sales....

November 22, 2021

Patrick Industries, Inc. Completes Acquisitions of Williamsburg Marine LLC and Williamsburg Furniture, Inc.

ELKHART, Ind., Nov. 22, 2021 -- Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) ("Patrick" or the "Company") announced today that it has completed the acquisitions of Indiana-based Williamsburg Marine LLC and Williamsburg Furniture, Inc. (collectively "Williamsburg"), a manufacturer of marine and motorized RV seating. Williamsburg's aggregate trailing 12-months revenue through October 2021was approximately $41 million, and the acquisitions are...

November 22, 2021

Patrick Industries, Inc. Completes Acquisitions of Williamsburg Marine LLC and Williamsburg Furniture, Inc.

ELKHART, Ind., Nov. 22, 2021 -- Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) ("Patrick" or the "Company") announced today that it has completed the acquisitions of Indiana-based Williamsburg Marine LLC and Williamsburg Furniture, Inc. (collectively "Williamsburg"), a manufacturer of marine and motorized RV seating. Williamsburg's aggregate trailing 12-months revenue through October 2021was approximately $41 million, and the acquisitions are...

November 22, 2021

Adventure Ready Brands Acquires Outdoor, Emergency Lighting Brand, LuminAID

LITTLETON, N.H. (Nov 22, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Adventure Ready Brands, which markets a range of best-in-class first aid, insect repellent and outdoor recreation products, announces the acquisition of LuminAID, maker of a variety of solar-powered lighting and charging solutions for the outdoors and emergency use. The transaction closed on...

November 18, 2021

Oregon State Parks to spend $50 million on new campsites, park improvements

New campsites at Silver Falls, riverside cabins at Champoeg and a visitor center at Kam Wah Chung are all on tap, as the Oregon’s state parks are set for a $50 million upgrade over the next two years. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department released a list of upcoming projects that...

November 18, 2021

Sun Communities Announces $647.5M Stock Offering

Sun Communities Inc., a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates or has an interest in manufactured housing communities, RV resorts and marinas, has announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 3,500,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $185 per share....

November 18, 2021

Yosemite’s largest campground shutters for years-long rehabilitation work

Three of Yosemite’s campgrounds — Tuolumne Meadows, Bridalveil Creek and Crane Flat — will be closed as they undergo extensive renovations. There will be no camping available at all three sites during the closures. Tuolumne Meadows will see the longest closure, as the National Park Service says that it will...

November 17, 2021

KOA campgrounds will offer EV charging

The new Rivian R1T electric truck may have camping tools built in, but you can’t recharge it in the glow of your campfire. Kampgrounds of America (KOA) is changing that with campground EV charging stations. Starting in 2022, campground owners at the 520 independently-owned franchises across the U.S. and Canada...

November 16, 2021

New Economic Report Showcases Outdoor Recreation Economy’s Strength & Resiliency During Difficult Year

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released economic data for 2020 on outdoor recreation’s powerful and positive economic impact on the U.S. economy today. These new numbers show outdoor recreation generates $688 billion in economic output, comprises 3% of U.S. employees and creates 4.3 million jobs. The report, a snapshot in time of...

November 15, 2021

Campers Village Launches New Brand, Breathe Outdoors, to Welcome Everyone to the Outdoors and Promote Healthy Living

EDMONTON, Alberta /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Since 1963, Campers Village has been a cornerstone for outdoor enthusiasts, serving Alberta communities with quality products, gear and equipment, as well as the expertise to help anyone looking for an outdoor adventure. Almost 60 years later, the locally-owned shop is proud to share the...