Fla. State, National Parks Facing ‘Irma’ Recovery

Hurricane Irma mangled Florida’s national and state parks, turning places meant to be enjoyed into disaster zones that could take weeks or longer to reopen. “The damage assessments I’m seeing are really pretty sobering,” South Florida National Parks Trust Director Don Finefrock said. “It’s going to take a huge lift not just to reopen but to recover.” […]

RVIA, ORIR Sit Down with Mont. Senator Daines

Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) staff and members of the Outdoor Recreation Industry Roundtable (ORIR) met last week with U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., to discuss challenges facing many visitors to public lands, including campers. According to RVIA Today Express, the two groups emphasized that national park campgrounds are “Eisenhower era” and, as a result, […]

ASA Introducing ‘App-Ready’ Wall-Mount Stereo

Elkhart, Ind.-based ASA Electronics announced the introduction of the JENSEN JWM70A wall-mount stereo that is app-ready and features Bluetooth connectivity. According to a press release, RVers can wirelessly pair any Bluetooth-enabled smart device with the JWM70A and stream their own personal music library. In addition, the jControl app, available as a free download for both Android and […]

Department Of Labor, TMC Resolve Wage Issues

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division and Thor Motor Coach have reached an agreement to resolve overtime and minimum wage violations. As reported by the Elkhart Truth, the violations occurred at nine production plants in Elkhart and Wakarusa, according to the DoL’s announcement. Under the agreement, Thor has paid 386 workers a […]