Month: July 2016

(July 28, 2016) -- The series of editorials which looked at critical problems with every segment within the RV industry including, manufacturers, suppliers, dealers, campgrounds, associations, RV owners and the RV media, has been read by nearly 80,000 people from around the world.

(July 28, 2016) -- The increase was primarily attributable to a 33 percent increase in the company's revenue from the RV industry, which reflected the incremental contribution from acquisitions completed in 2015 and 2016, and industry growth.

(July 28, 2016) -- Amenities at Bay Grande include extended concrete pads, angled at 60 degrees for easy back-in with all-in-one electric, water and cable TV hook-up, 50- to 100-amp electric service, Wi-Fi and a picnic table at each site.

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) reported that booth sales for the 2016 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo have outpaced the past several years and a complete sellout is anticipated. According to a press release, only a few booths remain unsold and 19 exhibitors have signed up to be part of the expo for the first time. […]

(July 28, 2016) -- "Redding offers a lot of fun in just a few days, making travelers feel like they've extended their vacation time. It's like outdoor Disneyland without all the lines, so you get more done in a short period of time," said Markle.

(July 28, 2016) -- New York State Park Police are investigating a pair of armed robberies Tuesday night inside the Niagara Falls State Park.

(July 28, 2016) -- The Regional Medical Center Foundation recently donated an automated external defibrillator device to Santee State Park in S.C. that could save lives in the case of a cardiac emergency.

Private campgrounds in Canada are fighting to be recognized as small businesses to avoid a crippling tax hike, the North Bay (Ontario) Nugget reported. The Canada Revenue Agency says campgrounds earn rental income rather than provide a service, so they’re not eligible for the small business tax rate and must pay three times more. The […]

(July 28, 2016) -- Kelly Dennis, the environmental health director for the district, said Thursday morning that 13 people have reported getting sick. According to an earlier statement from the health district, those reports were from June 15 to July 17.

(July 28, 2016) -- After setbacks and delays, a water park, an RV park and a kart-racing track are under construction at Grand Texas—a 632-acre amusement park development in New Caney at the intersection of Hwy. 59 and Hwy. 242.