August 12, 2021

Hiking Shoe Sales Are Climbing Fast, Especially Online — and Merrell Is Leading the Charge

Sales of outdoor footwear climbed $299 million for the 12 months ending May 2021, The NPD Group Inc. senior sports industry adviser Matt Powell revealed yesterday during the Outdoor Retailer Summer show. The mark is a 19% increase over the same period in 2019. FN

August 12, 2021

Automotive, environmental trade groups join newly launched EV charging coalition

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation has joined a newly formed coalition of 23 other members representing automakers, union workers, electrical utilities, environmental groups and advocates who are pushing for the construction of an EV charging network nationwide. Autonews

August 11, 2021

KOA Partners with Tasty Bite for Sampling Program

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) and Tasty Bite are bringing the Tasty By Nature tour to select campground locations across the United States. The tour will visit more than 40 KOA campgrounds and offer campers organic, ready-to-eat samples as well as the chance to win prizes. RV Business

August 11, 2021

3 Injured After Electrical Shock in Pool at Maine Park

Several people, including a child, were hospitalized following an electric shock at Cold River Campground in Eddington, Maine, on Monday, Aug. 9 afternoon, according to News Center Maine. WCM

August 11, 2021

The National Parks Reservation System Is Off to a Bumpy Start

Many major national parks implemented new reservation systems intended to give visitors a more positive experience by decreasing gridlock, parking issues, and long lines for public services. But are they actually helping or making it more difficult to visit a park? Outside Online

August 10, 2021

Turnstone Group, Blue Vista Capital to Acquire RV Parks

Turnstone Group, a leading RV park investor in the United States, announced a joint venture today (Aug. 10) with Blue Vista Capital Management, a Chicago-based real estate investment manager, to recapitalize its 8-property RV park portfolio and provide substantial growth capital. The new partnership will pursue up to $200 million...

August 10, 2021

Therm-a-Rest® advances sustainability initiatives with expanded line of fast and light sleeping bags for spring 2022

SEATTLE, Wash. (August 10, 2021) — Ever since Therm-a-Rest® introduced the first-ever self-inflating sleeping pad more than 50 years ago, it has been leading technical innovation and design in the camp comfort space with the goal of creating the most comfortable night's sleep under the stars. Spring 2022, the brand...

August 10, 2021

Lightning eMotors, Forest River Reach Multi-year Agreement on Clean Buses

Lightning eMotors, a provider of specialty commercial electric vehicles for fleets, and RV manufacturer Forest River, entered into a strategic partnership agreement to deploy up to 7,500 zero-emission shuttle buses. RV-PRO

August 10, 2021

Alberta has sold more than 40,000 passes for camping on public land since June

But some wonder if the pass has achieved its intended benefits. CBC More than 40,000 passes have been sold for camping on public land since the province implemented the fee in June — but some observers say people are skirting the pass.

August 10, 2021

MSR Updates its Best-Selling Tent Model, the Hubba Hubba for Spring 2022 and Introduces the LowDown Remote Stove Adapter

SEATTLE, Wash. (August 10, 2021) — Seattle-based Mountain Safety Research® (MSR®), the high-performance outdoor equipment that’s part of the parent company Cascade Designs, is excited to announce updates to its award-winning Hubba series for spring 2022. The best-selling and award winning Hubba Hubba is known for its fast and easy...