Month: October 2016

When you build some of the world’s largest, meanest six-figure off-road adventure trucks, at some point you must come to a realization: only so many people are going to buy these things. According to a New Atlas report, if you’re so inclined, you build something smaller to appeal to a different set of buyers. In […]

Oregon-based Guaranty RV marked its 50th anniversary with an open house on Oct. 20. Following founder Herb Nill’s purchase of the Chevrolet-Oldsmobile dealership in Junction City in October of 1996, the company joined the RV industry in 1972. The company has grown to become one of the largest privately-owned RV dealerships in the country. To view the […]

Newmar Corp. hosted its annual Vendor Appreciation Banquet on Oct. 20 at Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Middlebury, Ind. According to a press release, approximately 200 people attended the event, at which select vendors and individuals were honored in various categories. The companies were honored for outstanding performance in service and supply to Nappanee, Ind.-based Newmar with various […]

From April through June this year, RV Trader and its sister brands, Cycle Trader and ATV Trader, ran The Big Outdoor Adventure Giveaway in partnership with Keystone RV Co. and Thousand Trails. Out of more than 75,000 entrants, Patty Washall of Wilmington, Del., was selected as the winner. According to a press release, Washall won […]

(Oct. 25, 2016) -- Through proceeds from Camping World's initial public offering of 11,363,636 shares of its Class A common stock, the outstanding principal amount of the existing term B facility was reduced by $200.4 million Oct. 13 from $832.9 million to $632.5 million.

(Oct. 25, 2016) — Geocaching Weekend at Barren River Lake is scheduled for Oct. 29-30, surfky News reported. Visitors are invited to join the staff at Barren River Lake State Resort Park in a high-tech treasure hunt using hand-held GPS devices.

(Oct. 25, 2016) — New York is setting aside $500,000 to encourage more school field trips to state parks, The Associated Press reported.

(Oct. 25, 2016) — Minnesota will waive admission fees to all 75 state parks and recreation areas on Nov.25 for the second consecutive year, the Department of Natural resources announced, SC Times reported.

(Oct. 25, 2016) — The fall is finally here and that means fun events around the state for families to enjoy, KRQE reported. New Mexico State Parks have a variety of events going on to close out the month of October.

(Oct. 25, 2016) — When I tell people I grew up camping, I conveniently omit the fact that said excursions took place in my grandparents’ motorhome… with air conditioning… and satellite TV, Charlotte Agenda reported.