Today’s campers from the baby boomer generation don’t fit the stereotype of campers from earlier generations. Rather than lounging around a swimming pool, enjoying long days of leisure, they are active and interested in acquiring new skills. Shunning a sedentary lifestyle, they are likely to be developing their artistic talents in calligraphy, wood carving or…

The Outdoor Foundation has released a new study, reporting that 43 million Americans went camping last year. This American Camper Report provides statistics on camping participation and campers’ preferences, as well as looks into the future of the industry Camping’s increase in popularity is portrayed by the numbers, with the 43 million count being an…

Good Sam, the biggest RV owners’ group in the world, and Camping World, the biggest RV and outdoor merchant in the nation, have announced the launch of a program called Project Good Samaritan. The mission of this initiative is to make the world a better place through the philanthropic efforts of the corporate members of…

Just when you think you’re totally up to date on the latest trends in the camping industry, another one comes along that you may not yet be familiar with – campground weddings. Weddings involving a three-day camping trip in the mountains, woods or breach are an enormous trend for 2013 couples: the Huffington Post reports.…