June 7, 2021

RVShare to Offer Rentals on GoCampingAmerica.com

The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has announced RVshare, a peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace, has officially joined the ARVC Integrated Partnership Program as an Elite Partner. The partnership will help expand RVshare’s lead generation by exposing the brand to the more than 25 million American RVers and campers on the...

June 7, 2021

Growth-Minded Harvest Hosts Adds ‘Boondockers Welcome’

Harvest Hosts has acquired Boondockers Welcome, bringing together the two biggest organizations that connect RVers with private landowners for free overnight parking. Harvest Hosts provides access to businesses — often farms, wineries and museums — while Boondockers Welcome connects members primarily with other RVers for stays in driveways and yards. RVBusiness

June 3, 2021

$2.8B Plan to Expand Public Rec Access is Unveiled

The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture announced Thursday (June 3) their proposed Fiscal Year 2022 allocations of $2.8 billion in projects, grants and programs authorized in the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) to support economies, outdoor recreation and access to public lands. Woodall's

June 3, 2021

Surge In Memorial Day Campers Points To Healthy Summer Season For KOA Campgrounds

Following the uncertainty of the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020, and associated campground closures, Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) reports 80% more camper check-ins this Memorial Day Weekend. Even more impressive, check-ins for the KOA system were up more than 14% over the company’s record 2019, pointing to a robust return...

June 3, 2021

Campspot Launches Mobile App in Time for Busiest Season Following 220% Increase in Bookings in 2020

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Campspot, the leading online marketplace for RV resorts, family campgrounds, cabins, glamping options and more, today announced the launch of a mobile app to make it even easier for campers to search, discover and book their perfect camping trip. With the Campspot Mobile App, available on...

June 3, 2021

New Survey Finds Campers Prefer RVing Over Tent Camping, Inspiring RVshare to Launch ‘Turn in Your Tent’ Program

Inspired by finding that almost two-thirds of campers prefer RVing over tent camping, RVshare launches 'Turn in Your Tent,' a new program calling campers to donate their gently-used tent in exchange for an RV experience. Upon donating a tent to Gear Forward, an organization that collects gently used camping gear...

June 3, 2021

RVBlogger.com Founders Launch ‘RV Camping Magazine’

Mike Scarpignato and Susan McDonald, the originators of RVBlogger.com, launched a new digital publication June 1 called RV Camping Magazine. The new feature-length magazine will be a monthly periodical with free subscriptions to all RV enthusiasts. RVBusiness

June 2, 2021

Mountain Hardwear Releases Two New Ultralight Tents; Nimbus™ and Strato™ UL Tents

Richmond, Calif. (June 2, 2021)- Mountain Hardwear, a leader in performance equipment and apparel for climbers, mountaineers, and athletes, has added to its robust offering of tents with two new ultra lightweight styles, the Nimbus™ UL 1 and 2 and Strato™ UL 2. These styles usher the brand into an...

June 2, 2021

National Trails Day® Takes Place on Saturday

Silver Spring, MD – This Saturday—June 5—people from sea to shining sea will celebrate American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®. Millions of people have found physical, mental, and emotional restoration on hometown trails during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tens of thousands will return the favor by caring for America’s magnificent trail...

June 1, 2021

RV Shipments Projected to Surpass 575,000 Units in 2021

Strong growth through the remainder of 2021 will push RV wholesale shipments to their highest historical total ever, according to the Summer 2021 issue of “RV RoadSigns,” the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The latest projection shows total 2021 RV shipments ranging between...