Month: May 2017

(May 10, 2017) -- Coleman’s “The Outdoor Adventure Cookbook” serendipitously landed on my desk a few weeks before my brother’s 17th annual spring camping and kayaking trip at Downriver Canoe Company’s campground in Bentonville.

(May 10, 2017) -- We've finally squeezed in some dry, warm days, and perhaps it's making you think about spending some time outdoors. Maybe this is the year you try camping. Before you head out to find that perfect spot to put up the tent, KATU's Mary Loos spoke to some longtime campers to get some pro tips for newbies.

(May 10, 2017) -- The point of owning a Vintage Overland Camper is not to go somewhere—it’s to go nowhere. The single-axle rolling campers are comforting, birch-wood wombs inspired by Danish design and made with all-American parts. The three brothers who build them by hand want them to be used to help adventurers find solitude, sanctuary, and simplicity.

(May 10, 2017) -- Three sisters died Wednesday after their camper burst into flames as they slept, in what news reports said might have been an intentional attack aimed at Roma, also known as Gypsies.

(May 10, 2017) -- Local animal shelters and rescue groups will be on site with homeless cats and dogs that are available for adoption and they’ll also be accepting donations of pet food and cash to support their rescue efforts.

(May 10, 2017) -- The performance saw Cupsy drink organizer sales soar 114 percent percent over the same period last year, onfirming Cupsy's place as the premier drink organizer in the nation's couches, cars and RVs, said Lueker.

(May 10, 2017) -- Outdoor storage wreaks havoc on snaps, zippers and hinges. Even after washing off the dirt, they can still be sticky and tough to use. It can get so bad that the fabric will actually tear before they work. Iosso Products noted today.

A fundraising milestone was reached this month when the total pledges and contributions to the $1 Million Kevin Clayton Debt Elimination Challenge surpassed $900,000, according to a press release. Since launching the $1 million Kevin Clayton Debt Elimination Challenge in September 2014, which kicked off with a $200,000 pledge by Kevin Clayton on behalf of […]

The Escapees RV Club recently announced RVers Online University (RVOU), a web-based resource for expert information on RV safety, maintenance and lifestyle needs. According to a press release, RVers Online University brings Escapees’ RVers’ Boot Camp (RVBC) into the digital, opening it up to hundreds more RVers. RVOU offers instruction on a variety of RV-related topics […]

Cummins Inc.’s chairman and CEO said the company is excited about future opportunities for success, including joint ventures and technological innovation. As reported by The Republic, that was the message shared by Tom Linebarger to shareholders, company employees and guests Tuesday during Cummins’ annual meeting at Columbus Engine Plant. “Our earnings in 2016 demonstrate a […]