Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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November 13, 2021
Cummins CEO: Domestic Semiconductor Production For Nation’s Automakers
Shortages of semiconductors critical for automakers isn’t coming to an end anytime soon. President Joe Biden has tasked Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, a former Rhode Island governor, to solve supply chain issues that include the shortage of semiconductors. Her solution is to bring back production of chips as well as...
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November 12, 2021
20 people, 3 dogs rescued from Oregon RV park amid flooding
A storm supercharged by an atmospheric river of rain doused the Pacific Northwest on Friday. The U.S. Coast Guard used two helicopters and one rescue swimmer to pull 12 people to safety Friday morning, the military branch's Pacific Northwest district tweeted. It said that other agencies rescued eight people, and that...
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November 12, 2021
Brunton sold to Wyoming locals
A Wyoming-based pair of inventors and former educators has acquired Brunton, one of the state’s oldest brands. The 127-year-old compass maker, which had most recently been a subsidiary of Sweden-based Fenix, yesterday announced the change in ownership. The new owners, Lauren and David Heerschap of Lander, Wyo., had been educators...
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November 11, 2021
Dometic acquires Italian mobile power solutions company NDS Energy
RV and outdoor product expert Dometic has entered into an agreement to acquire Italian company NDS Energy – an expert in mobile power solutions for the outdoor market. Headquartered in Pescara, Italy, NDS Energy provides mobile power solutions including solar power systems, chargers and inverters to dealers across the European market, including...
