Everyone, mark your calendars because the Great American Campout is coming up on June 22. Woodall’s Campground Management reports that this annual event is an initiative of the National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) Great Outdoors Month, which has the intent of getting 2 million more children to spend at least a little time outdoors every week.…

Have you ever thought of being a campground host? The Gazette in Colorado Springs reports on some of the rewards and realities of this lifestyle. A casual observer may think it is a dream job, but although it has some considerable pluses, it is also hard work. While the rewards include getting paid to camp…

Recently, Good Sam announced that it plans to launch an auto buying program, giving its members savings on automobiles, boats and ATVs. The plan will feature haggle-free pre-arranged pricing on different vehicles through relationships with more than 2,000 dealerships. Members of the service can choose their vehicle and get a discounted price that is guaranteed,…

BDN Maine Living reports on retired couple George and Donna Thomas who are new RVers, having spent only eight months on the road in a motorhome. So how’s it going? All indications point toward it being a positive, enjoyable experience. They rave about the extraordinary scenery they would never see through traveling in a plane.…

Last week the Florida RV Super Show received a warm reception, as more than 50,000 consumers flocked to Tampa to check out the new 2013 recreational vehicle models. Investor’s Business Daily reports this favorable response fits in with the overall rosy outlook for the RV industry, where demand has bounced back after taking a hit…

Findings from a new study by the US Forest Service are the latest contribution to a growing body of evidence indicating exposure to the natural environment may have a positive impact on health. The 18-year analysis of data from 1,296 counties suggests that Americans living in areas with a tree deficit are more likely to…

The CEOs of two of the country’s largest camping organizations will be appearing on TV, one with his own series and the other appearing undercover at some of his campgrounds in a single episode. Stay tuned. Marcus Lemonis, CEO of Good Sam Enterprises and Camping World, will star in The Big Fix, a CNBC show…

KOA has helped sponsor the journey of the magnificent tree that is currently gracing the US Capitol Building in Washington. Because of KOA’s CEO Jim Rogers’ partnership with public and private outdoor coalitions, this year the camping club helped facilitate the 3,000-mile transit of the tree from Colorado to the lawn of the capitol, where…

Have the campers on your Christmas list mentioned what gifts they would like to receive this year? If not, Jenneth Orantia at Digital Life provides recommendations for apps that can be useful. Topping the list is the SAS Survival Guide, which combines text from John Wiseman’s survival book with interactive features. As you never know…

While staying in a hotel, when was the last time another patron knocked on your door and asked you where you are from and where you are headed next? Should such an inconceivable event occur, it would likely elicit a response ranging from wary suspicion to fear. Conversely, such conversations are as natural as breathing…