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…
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…
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,…
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,…
Kampgrounds of America (KOA), the country’s largest camping franchise business, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer. This giant in the industry has expanded from a few campsites north of Yellowstone River to the current nationwide 458 franchises. What a success story! It all started in 1962, when Billings’ businessmen set up a campground in…
Blogger Brendan Leonard provides some of his picks for the most alluring state parks in the country for www.adventurejournal.com. These areas are well worth visiting, offering visitors diversity and a wealth of natural beauty. Chugach State Park, Alaska This is one of the largest parks in the nation, providing snowy peaks, grizzly bears and whales…
Over the years, camping has evolved and been redefined in different ways. A few decades ago, the typical camping trip involved sleeping in a tent in the woods. Today, most campers stay at camping parks, and they are especially allured by those that offer more amenities and amusements. They are not only interested in more…