Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk is a lifelong Southern Californian, but his connections to Seattle include business, family and brand partnerships, according to a report by K5, the NBC affiliate in Seattle. A few years back, he visited the then-new Jefferson Skate Park. “That’s a fun park. Seattle has a great skate scene, it’s really cool,” […]
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The effect of the coronavirus pandemic on the number of dealerships in the United States remains to be seen, reports Automotive News. That’s according to Urban Science’s mid-year review of its Franchise Activity Report, which tracks the number of dealerships in the country. Total dealership count has dipped only slightly this year to 18,161 at […]
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Newly pending sales are up nearly 17% year over year and price growth is accelerating, Zillow’s Weekly Market Reporti shows. More new listings were added to the market last week than the week prior, but not enough to keep up with the pace of sales as total inventory fell further below where it was last year. […]
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A building in Apple Valley, Calif., that formerly housed a Lowe’s Home Improvement Center but has sat vacant for more than a decade finally has a new occupant. Apple RV and Boat Storage recently announced it plans to open for business in September at the location near Town Hall, though an official date has not […]
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The BoaVida Group, owner and operator of mobile home and RV communities across the country, has been named the fastest growing company by the Sacramento Business Journal. The award is based on increase in growth between 2017 and 2019, during which BoaVida grew more than 1,000%, finishing 2019 with revenue of $16.29 million. “Being ranked […]
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Are your local parks and trails far busier than usual? Is it harder to find a trailhead parking spot — not to mention new bikes, hiking boots and camping gear? It’s not your imagination. New data from the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) shows COVID-related impacts to participation in April, May and June of 2020. Americans […]
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This week, Department of Interior Secretary David Bernhardt established the Great American Outdoors Act Coordination and Implementation Task Force to apply the Department of the Interior’s portion of the Great American Outdoors Act, which was signed into law by President Donald Trump last week, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry […]
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As Americans continue to suffer from COVID-19, wrestle with ways to regain our financial footing, and debate our economic future and priorities this election year, the outdoor recreation industry is well-positioned to play a prominent role in our nation’s economic growth, the physical health of American citizens and the rejuvenation of our national spirit, according […]
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Elkhart, Ind.-based East To West, a division of Forest River, Inc., is poised to debut a brand new mid-profile fifth wheel, the Tandara, the company announced in a press release today (Aug. 13). East To West Founder and Co-General Manager, Lisa Liegl Rees noted, “Tandara is a phrase from the Indigenous people of Australia that […]
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The RV Women’s Alliance announced today (Aug. 13) it is set to unveil its strategic initiatives for the next 18 months and how this will impact members and their organizations. The unveiling will take place during an interactive video meeting scheduled for noon tomorrow (Aug. 14). “We want to have open discussion about our plans […]
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