Month: May 2014

(May 7, 2014) -- Visible throughout much of Washington State, Mount Rainier, is an iconic volcano. It offers numerous campgrounds for every type of camper.

(May 7, 2014) -- Due to the high risk of fire, the Bureau of Land Management Ukiah Field Office is prohibiting fires, except in developed campgrounds, and restricting off-road vehicles, smoking, fireworks and specific types of guns.

(March 25, 2015) -- The proliferation of social networks, forums and other socializing tools and communication channels on the internet gives business an affordable marketing opportunity. Here are four ways RV dealers can use a blog to promote their RV businesses.

(May 7, 2014) -- "The approval of this semi-annual dividend reflects the board's confidence in Spartan's operations, financial strength and strategic direction. This marks the 21st consecutive year that Spartan has paid a cash dividend to shareholders, a record we are very proud of," said Sztykiel.

(May 7, 2014) -- The BLM expects a busy camping season for Douglas County, Ore. campgrounds. The campground fees are unchanged from previous years.

Elkhart, Ind.-based Skyline Corp. continues to bolster its RV Group, recently adding three new regional sales managers. According to a press release, additions include: ▪ Doug Graham Jr. joins the Skyline RV Group with over 12 years of sales and management experience in the RV industry. Graham spent six years at Forest River Inc., four […]

(May 7, 2014) -- The Go Outdoors event and sale, which will be held May 16 to 26 at Bass Pro Shops stores across the country -- except Branson, Mo.; Miami and Islamorada, Fla. -- offers how-to seminars, free giveaways, hot buys, and a chance to win an Ultimate Outdoors Giveaway.

As U.S. gasoline production increases in anticipation of the summer driving season, the American Automobile Association (AAA) said it is expecting prices at the pump to drop by Memorial Day, May 26. According to the Christian Science Monitor, AAA reported a national average price on May 5 of $3.67 — about 3 cents lower than what the […]

(May 7, 2014) -- Scott Harold Marron, a York, Pa. man, has been arrested for stealing nearly a dozen batteries from camping trailers and motor homes in March and April.

Editor’s Note: The following is a report by R.W. Baird & Co. analyzing powerboat sales during April. MRAA/Baird Marine Retailer Pulse Report. We contacted 183 marine retailers to assess trends in April, in partnership with the Marine Retail Association of the Americas (MRAA). New boat retail improved in April, relative to weak Q1 trends. Retailer […]