Luxury RV rentals are not only great for special occasions but for a host of other creative and practical purposes as well. A current popular use is for sports-related events, such as tailgating parties and NASCAR race celebrations. They are also used for promotional tours like political rallies and concerts, along with family and college…
Our thought and prayers are certainly with our friends on the East Coast as they recover from Sandy’s historic devastation. An official with the state parks of Long Island commented that the superstorm wrought more havoc than he had seen in his 30 years of service. In the greater New York City region, Jones Beach…
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.…
Signs continue to indicate the RV industry’s comeback from the recent global downturn is steady. The recent Hershey RV Show, the largest RV show in the country, had a robust attendance of more than 43,000 RVers, which is a record for the longstanding event. What’s more, all accounts indicate attendees were in a buying mood,…
While some RVers use their motorhome for trips during certain times of the year, others actually live in their motorhomes year round. The winter upkeep of these recreational vehicles for those who live in areas of the country that have icy, snowy weather can be difficult. A new option for winter residency is now available…
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) reports that with Labor Day behind us, privately owned parks across the nation are gearing up for fall activities. Campground events on the agenda for the coming season include Oktoberfest and Halloween celebrations, along with apple and cranberry themed weekends. Autumn used to be a quiet,…
The popularity of Craigslist acts like a magnet to attract con artists, who rely on the anonymity inherent in its system to snare victims. While scams involving jobs, housing and merchandise associated with this online ad board have been publicized, it appears that the RV industry is not exempt from these wolves looking for prey.…