June 23, 2021

120-Site Park Under Construction in Jackson, Wyo.

More than 20 RV parks used to be scattered around Jackson, Wyo., but in recent years the number has dwindled to a handful. Blame the changing nature of the American vacation and also the soaring value of land in the Hole. But Chatham is bucking the trend, opening a new...

June 23, 2021

Camping with cannibas: Harrison campground welcomes weed

At 4:20 p.m. most afternoons, guests at Camp Laughing Grass gather around the pavilion for happy hour. Unlike most happy hour gatherings, however, you will not find low priced cocktails or discounted appetizers. Instead, you’ll find happy campers passing around a blunt or joint. Portland Press Herald  

June 23, 2021

Winnebago Sees Q3 Revenues More Than Double

Revenues for the Fiscal 2021 third quarter ended May 29, 2021, were $960.7 million, an increase of 138.7 percent compared to $402.5 million for the Fiscal 2020 period, and a sequential increase of 14.4 percent over the Fiscal 2021 second quarter. Gross profit was $169.6 million, an increase of 429.6...

June 23, 2021

$27M Camp Cedar Forced to Delay Opening Again

Ohio’s Kings Island said the opening of Camp Cedar, the $27 million “luxury” campground and resort, has been delayed again due to construction delays, according to WYMT. The site, with room for RV travelers, park guests and other vacationers was originally scheduled to open around June 14 but was delayed until June 24 a...

June 22, 2021

As offices shut down for Covid, workers bought vans and hit the road — and some don’t want to return

As vaccines roll out and states start to open up, some workers are returning to their offices, but for many of those who’ve adopted the van life, there is no end in sight to their life on the road. CNBC

June 22, 2021

Mobile hotel firm Cabana secures $10M in Series A funding

Cabana, a travel-tech startup offering a luxe mobile hotel experience, has secured $10 million in Series A financing bringing the company’s total capital investment to $15 million. Cabana has expanded its locations from the Seattle market to Los Angeles, growing its fleet size to 35 vans and 15 individuals to...

June 22, 2021

ThermoWorks Partners with National Forest Foundation

Missoula, MT (June 22, 2021) –ThermoWorks, America’s leading thermometer manufacturer, today announces their partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF), a congressionally-chartered nonprofit arm working to improve the health of the National Forest System. Through this partnership, ThermoWorks will sponsor the planting of 100,000 trees in 2021 and is launching...

June 22, 2021

2020 RV Industry Profile Now Available

The RV Industry Association’s 2020 RV Industry Profile has been released. The annual report provides a detailed look at RV production and shipment statistics, including historical comparisons of shipment data and unit dollar volume, as well as production breakdowns by product type and shipment destination. Check out key findings at RV-PRO

June 22, 2021

Camping World Continues Expansion of RV Dealer Network in Ohio with Development Plans in the Greater Columbus and East Cleveland Areas

Camping World announced that it has executed purchase agreements for the planned development of two new RV SuperCenters on approximately 15 acres of land in Sunbury, Ohio and 15 acres of land in Madison, Ohio. Camping World currently has four locations in the state of Ohio and plans to open...

June 22, 2021

Outdoor Foundation 2021 Outdoor Participation Trends Report Shows Record Participation Rates and Long-Term Challenges

BOULDER, Colo. (June 22, 2021) —Outdoor Foundation today released exclusive insights about Americans’ engagement in outdoor activities in 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As detailed throughout the report, COVID-19 inspired huge participation growth, as outdoor spaces became places of refuge to safely socialize, improve physical and mental health, connect with...