Month: April 2018

(April 30, 2018) -- The enthusiasm and skills of Volunteers-in-Parks (VIPs) provide outreach to millions of national park visitors each year. In 2017, more than 315,600 volunteers donated more than 7.2 million hours of service in national parks, performing just about every job imaginable.

(April 30, 2018) -- Camp’d Out is a new company that brings luxury glamping experiences directly to any location desired. Creating unique over-the-top glamping experiences on demand is the perfect way for Mom’s to celebrate Mother’s Day with a luxury staycation escape while offering them the chance to bond with friends.

(April 30, 2018) -- The camper van craze has grown from a fringe Instagram hashtag to a national movement that has people ditching their jobs and hitting the road in Sprinters, Promasters, and the like.

(April 30, 2018) -- Kevin Broom, spokesman for the national RV Industry Association, said that the number of RVs sold in the U.S. has increased by about 35 percent since 2015. “Nationally, RVs have never been more popular,” he said. “Last year, over 500,000 units shipped for the first time. And we anticipate 540,000 this year.”

U.S. consumer spending picked up in March while the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge hit the central bank’s 2% target for the first time in a year, reinforcing the outlook for further interest-rate hikes. Financial Adviser reported that purchases rose 0.4% from the prior month, matching estimates, after being little changed in February, Commerce Department […]

A new campground and vacation destination has opened at the former site of Tremont Outdoor Resort in Townsend, Tenn. Owners Carmen and Brad Simpher, and Chelly and Kevin Clayton, the CEO of Blount County-based Clayton Homes, recently cut the ribbon on Little Arrow Outdoor Resort, according to The Daily Times. The family-owned resort offers more than 80 […]

Editor’s Note: The following is the latest RV recall list compiled by the National Highway Safety Association (NHTSA).  • Forest River Inc. is recalling 597 2018-2019 Forest River FR3 and Georgetown recreational vehicles. The entry door latch may not engage fully, allowing the door to open unexpectedly while moving. For additional information click here. • Forest River is […]

(April 30, 2018) -- LKQ Corp. has reported record revenues for the first quarter of 2018 of $2.72 billion, an increase of 16.1 percent as compared to $2.34 billion in the first quarter of 2017.

This week’s “Rollin’ On TV” episode features Lisa Mora, founder and publisher of Vintage Trailer Magazine as Jeff Johnston discusses her love of vintage trailers and hot rods along with with her love of adventure and travel. Also, Johnston shows how easy it is to get into a dangerous situation if we’re not careful around an RV gas stove. Plus, Mark and Dawn […]

(April 30, 2018) -- If Mom's perfect day includes being outdoors, treat her to Mother's Day with Mother Nature. Georgia's State Parks provide plenty of places where families can celebrate the holiday surrounded by springtime scenery.