Month: May 2015

(May 22, 2015) -- Net revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2015 totaled $141.2 million, up 7.7 percent from $131.2 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014. Net revenue for fiscal year 2015 was $566.7 million, an increase of 6.2 percent from $533.3 million for the prior fiscal year.

Camping reservations for the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend are running strong at Kampgrounds of America (KOA) campgrounds throughout North America. KOA reported in a news release that advanced reservations for the holiday weekend are up more than 8% over the same time last year at the 486 locations in the KOA system in North America. […]

Lazydays RV is hosting the Lazydays RV Stadium Event in partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Scheduled for May 29-31, the free event, including parking, features a full schedule of family-friendly activities and entertainment “on the field” at Raymond James Stadium from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. According to a press release, Lazydays will also be displaying an […]

(May 22, 2015) -- It's been two weeks of high waters at Lake Eufaula, and even with the dam releasing hundreds of thousands of gallons of water every second, there's been no relief. Campgrounds and boat ramps are still closed.

(May 22, 2015) -- It's less than 75 days away and the 75th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is expected to be an epic year. Planning has been well underway for years in anticipation of what could possibly bring one–million people.

(May 22, 2015) -- "These 'expert contractors' will be waiting to meet you Oct. 20 to 22 in Heber Springs, where you'll build your blueprint for Workamping success," said Anderson. Tickets are available at an early registration price of $147.

(May 22, 2015) -- Apple has rethought the concept of the mobile hotspot for situations where a person wants connectivity but doesn't want to carry around their smartphone, such as when they're jogging or doing other physical activities.

(May 22, 2015) -- The blogger at Forbes Life found the perfect solution to wanting a vagabond lifestyle in the Airstream Interstate Grand Tour EXT, an ordinary Mercedes-Benz Sprinter delivery van transformed into a $153,000 four-star hotel on wheels.

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is reporting healthy growth for the $35.4 billion U.S. recreational boating industry, with an estimated 171,500 new powerboats sold in 2014 — an increase of 6.4 percent from 2013. Soundings Trade Only reported that Florida, the nation’s top state for boat sales, sold $2.3 billion worth of new powerboats, […]

Manufactured housing and park model RV builder Cavco Industries Inc. reported gains in revenue and net income for the Phoenix-based company’s fourth quarter and year, ended March 28. Financial highlights include the following: Net revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2015 totaled $141.2 million, up 7.7% from $131.2 million for the fourth quarter […]