Prince’s Purple Rain Tour Bus Headed to a Mecum Auction

With the summer 1984 release of the album Purple Rain — and the accompanying film — Prince was on top of the world, according to a report by Road & Track. Years of intense touring, writing and recording had made him a pop superstar. Naturally, he did a victory lap, embarking on a huge concert tour […]

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Camper Report: Covering Some Costs of Owning an RV

Are you a recreational vehicle enthusiast with a deep enjoyment of big road trip adventures? Do you happen to have an RV in your driveway or in storage? There are plenty of ways to keep the costs of RV ownership down, writes Lillie Champlin at MotorBiscuit.com. The folks at Camper Report offers a look at […]

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Report: Biden’s Short List to Lead National Park Service

With a new occupant in the White House, the National Park Service may get something it never had under President Trump: a permanent director. Sources tell E&E News for a report published Nov. 9 that at least three candidates are now on the short list to lead the agency: Cassius Cash, the superintendent of Great […]

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Escapees: Tips, Tricks for Buying a Previously Enjoyed RV

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt from an article by Reet Singh for the Escapees RV Club, one of the oldest and largest membership organizations in the world, and whose mission is to provide a total support network for all RVers Thinking about buying an RV?  I’ve got good news for you – you […]

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AAA Says Fewer Americans Traveling this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving will be on the lighter side when it comes to the typical number of travelers on the roads and at airports. According to AAA Travel, effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including health concerns and high unemployment, are impacting Americans’ decisions to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. With health and government officials stressing that staying […]

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Former Fleetwood COO Glenn Kummer, 87, Has Passed

Glenn F. Kummer, former president and chief operating officer of Fleetwood Enterprises, died on Nov. 7 and laid to rest in Lindon, Utah. He was 87. Born in 1933 in Park City, Utah, in 1958, he married his sweetheart Marilyn Stevenson (deceased). Together they have six children: Dixon Kummer (Dana), Christine Dellenbach (Drew), Cynthia Baumgardner […]

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New Study Touts Diversity, Opportunity in Adventure Travel

There’s a demographic shift taking place in the United States: By the year 2045, we’ll be a non-white majority country and the outdoor industry will either follow suit or flounder, according to a report by SNEWS, which covers the outdoor retail industry. That fact alone should motivate companies to diversify both their internal hires and […]

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Celebrated Career Coach Joins Friday’s RVWA Webinar

As part of its Coffee, Lunch & Learn series, the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) will host host author and career coach Beth Caldwell at its next virtual meeting, which is set for noon ET, Friday (Nov. 13). Caldwell helps her clients make powerful “SHIFTS” in life and business, according to a release, adding that her “refreshing […]

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KOA Virtual Convention for Franchisees Starts Next Week

Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) is set to bring its first Virtual Convention to franchisees across the US and Canada next week. While moving the annual KOA Convention, originally planned to take place in Las Vegas, to an online format from Nov. 16-19 has come with its challenges, attendees can expect a unique, immersive virtual […]

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RVIA Aims Spotlight on Bob Brammer of Stromberg Carlson

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a News & Insights report published by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). At the age of 21, as he was completing his degree in Advertising and Marketing at Michigan State University, Bob Brammer faced a decision he knew would likely dictate the rest of his life. He and the woman […]

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