Month: December 2016

(Dec. 9, 2016) -- This invaluable data will be critical in helping federal, state and local governments make informed policy and business decisions that impact outdoor recreation enthusiasts, including RV owners, said Hugelmeyer.

(Dec. 9, 2016) -- The House and Senate both passed a measure eliminating a controversial IRS penalty on businesses that reimburse workers for the cost of health insurance, something NFIB calls "critical legislation to protect small business owners from outrageous IRS fines."

(Dec. 9, 2016) -- President Obama signed a bill Thursday that would finally measure the size of the outdoor industry, and lobbyists can't wait to flex that muscle, Outside magazine reported.

(Dec. 9, 2016) -- Janine Pettit is the founder of Girl Camper, an organization that seeks to provide resources for women who want to buy and use RVs, and to live a mobile lifestyle in full confidence. Janine is very careful to note there is a huge difference between glamping – glamorous camping – and girl camping. Some girl campers like to camp in luxury, but many others prefer a scaled back, more simple lifestyle where they can experience the outdoors and travel.

Trailer Life Magazine recently released its Readers Choice Awards, an annual program initiated in 2012 designating the top picks by its readership in a comprehensive range of product categories. According to the publication, the concept behind the annual survey was “to tap into that vast body of knowledge and learn more about our readers and what […]

(Dec. 9, 2016) -- The mayors of London, Paris, Mexico City, Madrid and Athens have said that they will stop the use of all diesel powered cars, vans and trucks, which includes motorhomes, by 2025 in order to improve air quality.

(Dec. 9, 2016) — Delaware North, one of the largest privately held hospitality and food service companies in the world, is expanding its offerings at Yellowstone National Park with the acquisition of adventure travel company Yellowstone Vacations, Hospitality Net reported.

(Dec. 9, 2016) — A Kelseyville resident was driving by Clear Lake State Park on Soda Bay Road earlier this week and was surprised to see a mountain lion walking down the road in front of him, Record-Bee Columnists reported.

(Dec. 9, 2016) —  The National Park Service has selected Randy Lavasseur to lead San Juan National Historic Site as its next superintendent. Lavasseur replaces Walter J. Chavez, who has served as superintendent in San Juan for the past 14 years. Chavez is retiring in early January after a 41-year career with the National Park Service.

(Dec. 9, 2016) — Optronics International unveiled several new 4-inch round and 6-inch oval LED stop, tail, turn lamps today.