July 12, 2022

Introducing Helinox x RVCA

BERKELEY and COSTA MESA, Calif. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - A balance of opposites connected by creative pursuits, the new collaboration between RVCA x Helinox blends technical innovation with freedom of expression in a premium collection of portable outdoor furniture. Designed with high-performance aluminum alloy frames, custom-designed joints, and durable fabric featuring...

July 11, 2022

Reynolds and Reynolds Acquires Motility

Specialty retailer Reynolds and Reynolds has acquired Motility Software Solutions, a maker of end-to-end dealer management software. Reynolds and Reynolds, owner of such brands as AppOne, Open Dealer Exchange, and Reynolds Document Services, will let Motility continue to operate as an independent brand, but the acquisition is expected to “create...

July 8, 2022

Reserved but empty campsites: The campground’s side of the story

With the high cost of gas, many families are camping close to home. But a number of people have been angry this year because they either couldn’t reserve a site closer to home, or could only reserve a much less desirable site because the ones closer to the city have...

July 7, 2022

Canada Is Giving Away Thousands of Year-long Park Passes to Americans — How to Snag One

Visitors to America's northern neighbor can enter to win one of 4,000 year-long Parks Canada Discovery passes as part of the new Canada ℞efresh Program. The annual passes, which are valued at $113 each, covers admission to more than 80 destinations across the country from Glacier National Park in British Columbia to Banff National Park and Jasper...

July 7, 2022

‘Van Life’ Goes Electric as RV Makers Race to Lure Millennials

A few weeks ago, at an RV industry showcase in Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia, I test drove an electric motorhome — a concept vehicle made by Winnebago Industries Inc. as it works on developing a commercial e-RV. More like a shuttle van with sleeping accommodations than a traditional motorhome, the...

July 6, 2022

Yellowstone is latest national park to add indoor mask mandate due to rising COVID cases

Yellowstone National Park will now require visitors 2 years and older to wear face masks in its indoor facilities, citing a rise in COVID-19 cases. Several other parks have similar restrictions, and the National Park Service has implemented a mask mandate on public transit in all of its parks. Of...

July 6, 2022

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park adds Seven New Locations

CINCINNATI, July 06, 2022 -- Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, the nation’s leading family camping, glamping and outdoor entertainment brand, has added seven new locations in time for the peak summer vacation season. Jellystone Park locations are famous for providing families with great attractions and activities such as pools, water...

July 5, 2022

RV Life: Stay Off-Grid Longer by Creating Water From Air

This new travel trailer lets you stay off of the grid for longer than ever before. The latest from Living Vehicle overcomes a serious boondocking challenge by being the first vehicle — trailer or not — to come with a new system that lets you capture potable water right from...

July 5, 2022

Camping World’s Acquisition of Bowling RVs Falls Through

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the previously announced acquisition of Bowling Motors and RV Sales by Camping World Holdings Inc. did not take place, according to a press release from Bowling. RV Business

July 5, 2022

Jack Wolfskin acquires its distributor in Poland

Leading outdoor camping, clothing and gear brand Jack Wolfskin has announced the acquisition of its long-time distributor in Poland, FAM Sp. K. The newly formed entity will be known as Jack Wolfskin Poland Sp. z.o.o. and is based in Gynia near Gdansk – Jack Wolfskin claims it will serve as a...