August 22, 2024

Invasive bees close campground in Joshua Tree National Park

A popular area in Joshua Tree National Park has been temporarily closed due to the presence of invasive honeybees. Cottonwood Visitor Center and Campground are located on the southern side of Joshua Tree National Park. The invasive bees have been observed aggressively defending their territory and pose a threat to the safety...

August 20, 2024

The Rise of Off-Grid RVing

While it’s incredible to see more people embracing the outdoors and RVing, this has created quite a few challenges within the existing RV travel infrastructure. Campground availability has become more limited, especially in peak seasons and near natural and tourist attractions. While the most popular spots were already tough to...

August 16, 2024

Lazydays Reports Q2 YOY Losses, CEO Remains ‘Confident’

John North, Lazydays chief executive officer, said, “Our team has focused on maintaining healthy vehicle inventory, improving F&I per unit and achieving substantial total gross margin improvement sequentially. However, the seasonal improvement in sales volume we had anticipated to occur in the second quarter did not materialize. On a same-store...

July 31, 2024

Camping World Sees New Vehicle Unit Sales Picking Up as Used Units Fall

Camping World Holdings, Inc. reported revenue of $1.8 billion for the 2024 second quarter, a decrease of 5.0 percent from the 2023 Q2 period. However, the company may see some dawning light over the summer as year-over-year same-store new vehicle unit growth accelerated into the mid-teens in June and into...

July 20, 2024

SylvanSport Celebrates 20 Years of Innovating Camping Experiences with Micro Adventure Series

Brevard, NC – July 20, 2024 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – SylvanSport, the Brevard, NC-based innovator and manufacturer of renowned adventure travel trailers, pop-up campers, rooftop tents, and outdoor gear, celebrates its 20th anniversary with the launch of its latest product line, the 2025 Micro Adventure Series (MAS). Maintaining the brand’s commitment to...

July 19, 2024

Marmots attacking cars in California national park

Rangers at the Mineral King area of Sequoia National Park in the central California Sierra range are advising hikers and other visitors to wrap their vehicles with a tarp when they are away. If not, the local marmots may feast on their vehicles. The marmots are attracted by the smell...

July 18, 2024

Harvest Hosts buys Escapees RV Club

Harvest Hosts has acquired the Escapees RV Club, a thriving membership organization of 70,000 RVers which is based in Livingston, Texas. Joel Holland, a technology entrepreneur, purchased the Harvest Hosts website alongside his wife, Mary Ashland, in 2018 from Don and Kim Greene. In a letter to Escapees members, the club...

July 12, 2024

RV sales nosedive across the board

Despite the RV manufacturing industry’s “cautiously optimistic” spin, there’s no magic in RV retail sales. Put simply, sales of new RVs are down across the board as RV consumers walk away from new rigs. According to the May 2024 report from industry number cruncher Statistical Surveys Inc., there are no winners...

July 11, 2024

This Camper Is a True Home on Wheels But Still Fits in a Garage

The latest camping trailer from Exodus Rigs appears to be just such a camper. It’s kitted out like a full-size RV with features including dual sleeping areas, separate indoor and outdoor kitchens, and a full indoor bathroom complete with a shower and toilet. And yet, thanks to an innovative collapsible design, the camper fits...

July 11, 2024

Therm-a-Rest revolutionizes camp comfort for spring 2025 with the most comfortable backpacking pad EVER

Seattle, Wash. (July 11, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Therm-a-Rest, a pioneer in outdoor comfort innovation, introduces the most comfortable backpacking mattress EVER built in spring 2025, the NeoLoft. Thick, light, plush, and compact, you’ve never carried more comfort deep into the backcountry. At 4.6 inches thick and 25 ounces, backpackers no...