Fed and State Gov’t Work Together To Keep Some State Parks Operating
October 18, 2011
Three California State Parks on the closure list will be kept open through an agreement reached between the National Park Service (NPS) and the California State Parks (CSP). The parks included are: Tomales Bay State Park, located within both Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National... Read more »
Despite Irene, Most Vermont Parks to Stay Open
September 1, 2011
While some Vermont campgrounds have suffered damage as a result of Tropical Storm Irene, more than 70 privately owned and operated campgrounds will be open for Labor Day weekend, according to the Vermont Campground Association (VCA). “Some are cleaning up downed trees, but most are ready for visitors,”... Read more »
Florida City Looks for Ways to Welcome RVers
August 23, 2011
Hundreds of Dunedin, Fla., residents recently fought to keep RV camping out of Honeymoon Island State Park — and won. But, according to a report in the St. Petersburg Times, with all the hubbub, the city wants to make sure it doesn’t come off as unfriendly to RV users. To that end, officials will... Read more »
NE Parks Commission Extends Campsite Stays to 90 Days
August 10, 2011
The following article was written by Algis J. Laukaitis for the Lincoln Journal Star. Recreational vehicle owners and other campers who want to stay longer than two weeks at some state parks and recreation areas will be able to do so beginning in January. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission on Friday,... Read more »
Report: Job Creation Spurred Florida Park Plan
August 10, 2011
A controversial plan to allow private contractors to build and operate campsites at state parks came from a push to create private-industry jobs to help Gov. Rick Scott fulfill a campaign promise, according to internal e-mails exchanged by parks officials earlier this year. The St. Petersburg Times reported... Read more »
Governor Dubs August “Michigan Camping & RV Month”
July 26, 2011
(OKEMOS, Mich) – For generations, Michigan has welcomed campers and RVers to its natural woodlands, freshwater shorelines and beaches, in two distinct peninsulas – nestled in the middle of the Great Lakes Region. In honor of such tradition, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, along with several legislators,... Read more »
Wi-Fi Demands Push Limits for RV Park Owners
July 21, 2011
This story appeared in the July issue of Woodall’s Campground Management. A decade ago, it was a big deal when somebody showed up at a campground or RV park with a laptop, and parks that offered them wireless Internet or Wi-Fi service were seen as cutting edge, even revolutionary. It’s a different... Read more »
Woodall’s Unveils RV & Camping Copilot Mobile App
July 5, 2011
July 5, 2011 (Ventura, CA) Woodall’s, a Camping World company and the leading brand in campground directories, today announced the launch of RV & Camping Copilot, the most comprehensive campground mobile application available for iPhone and iPad. The free app provides RVers and outdoor enthusiasts... Read more »
Woodall’s, National ARVC Team Up in ‘Green Friendly’ Park Program
April 22, 2011
In a continuing effort to preserve the environment and to encourage parks to become more eco-friendly, Woodall’s has announced the Woodall’s/ARVC Plan-It-Green “Green Friendly” Park Program. As part of the program, Woodall’s has built and posted an application on its Facebook... Read more »
RV Owners Plan More Trips This Year
April 8, 2011
More than half of RV owners plan to use their RVs more often this spring/summer than they did last year by enjoying frequent weekend vacations and staying closer to home, according to a new survey. The latest Campfire Canvass survey of RV owners reveals that 53 percent intend to use their RV more this... Read more »
