A 5-year-old Green Bay, Wis., girl is one happy camper, according to a report by WLUK. Anna, who suffers from Glioma, was granted a wish Aug. 5 by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She originally wanted to go to Walt Disney World Resort but when COVID-19 delayed her wish, Anna decided to wish for a camper instead […]
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Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi have established themselves as a valuable resource for first-time and experienced RVers and are a go-to source for those purchasing their first RV. They are the co-hosts of The RV Atlas podcast and Campground of the Week podcast and authors of “The Idiots Guide: RV Vacations” and “See You at the […]
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The Canada/U.S. border closure has had a wide-ranging impact on RV parks and campgrounds on both sides of the border that rely on travelers to fill sites during the summer season. Not only that, but Canadian snowbirds are a large source of revenue for some southern tier parks that typically start seeing snowbirds migrate during […]
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Leisure Systems Inc. (LSI), the franchisor of more than 70 Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts in North America, has announced that it is moving its annual Symposium to a virtual format. “We have come to the unfortunate conclusion that it is simply not feasible to hold a large in-person conference this year,” Trent Hershenson, vice […]
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Due to the effects of COVID-19, the North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has been forced to cancel this year’s NATDA Trailer Show in Nashville, Tenn. In its place, NATDA will launch a virtual event on Oct. 26, giving dealers the same benefits of the trade show without ever leaving the comforts of their home. […]
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Roshni Ricchetti’s family of five was going stir-crazy inside their River Forest, Ill., home, where they had sheltered in place since March, according to a report by The Washington Post. They were ready for a vacation, and their children were desperate to socialize. So the Ricchettis found another family that had similarly aged children who […]
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It seems more Massachusetts residents are seeking refuge in the outdoors while the state continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report at BostonOmix.com. Since businesses began reopening, sporting goods stores are seeing certain items fly off the shelves. “Basketball hoops are huge,” said Henry Kanner, owner of Natick Outdoor Store. With […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed most aspects of life in America and elsewhere, but one of the biggest changes is how people travel according to a report at 247WallSt,com. Many workers are still stuck at home working or looking for a job, but the travel industry has had to pivot and adapt in ways many […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: For its “Sunday Morning” program airing Aug. 9, CBS will explore RV living. Here’s what CBS has released about the segment: Looking to take a vacation while avoiding COVID? Many families are heading out AND staying home, exploring public spaces while avoiding public bathrooms and hotels, by traveling in an RV. The pandemic […]
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The MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future examines job changes in the autonomous vehicle transition and how training can help workers move into careers that support mobility systems. As part of the MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future’s new series of research briefs, professor of mechanical engineering John Leonard […]
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