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31 Private Parks Post “A” Grades in ARVC Survey
Thirty-one campgrounds and RV resorts have earned all around “A” grades in the second annual consumer satisfaction survey of independent parks. |
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Parks Canada Working to Lure More Campers
Parks Canada wants to draw in more people into their national parks by making camping and visits friendlier to families, city slickers and new Canadians who may never have pitched a tent in the woods before. |
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Pennsylvania State Parks Get More Budget Cuts
Blaming the tough economy and big budget cuts, the state of Pennsylvania announced Monday (Nov. 16) they would lay off more employees across 10 state agencies. |
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Coast to Coast Plans Membership Camping Conference
Representatives of Coast to Coast Resorts were promoting their upcoming Coast Conference Feb. 16-18 at Caesers Palace in Las Vegas, Nev., during the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds’ (ARVC) InSites 2009 Convention and Outdoor Hospitality Expo that ended Nov. 12 in Orlando, Fla. |
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KOA Honors First Workampers of the Year
Kampgrounds of America announce for the first time ever KOA Workampers of the year. |
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ARVC Convention Signups Exceeding Expectations
Linda Profaizer, president and CEO of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC), reports that signups are ahead of last year for the annual ”2009 InSites Convention and Outdoor Hospitality Expo," with the RV park and campground sector doing relatively well right now. |
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Mixed Bag’ in Central Florida’s Winter RV Park Bookings
In response to an improving economy, the Florida Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds announced on Oct. 14 that advance reservations are up at many campgrounds and RV parks around the state |
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Vancouver Opens RV Parking for Olympic Games
Two city parks are opening up their beachfront parking lots to RVs. This could be one of the cheapest and most scenic places to stay in Vancouver, British Columbia, during the 2010 Winter Olympics is now taking reservations, according to the Seattle Times. |
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Wisconsin to Open New State Park Campground
The Department of Natural Resources said the first new campground built in the Wisconsin State Park system in more than 20 years opens Wednesday. The new campground at Harrington Beach State Park has 31 electric sites, 33 non-electric sites, five walk-in sites, a group campsite and a kayak site, according to Associated Press. |
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AAA: Late Labor Day Will Stunt Holiday Travel
The American Automobile Association (AAA) projects that 39.1 million travelers will take a trip of 50 miles or more away from home over the Sept. 5-7 Labor Day weekend. |
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40 RV Camping Sites Opened at Oklahoma State Park
The state of Oklahoma recently completed a $750,000 renovation of the Seminole Campground in Sequoyah State Park, which included construction of 40 RV campsites, campsite amenities and associated utility systems. |
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California Ups State Park Entry, Camping Fees
California’s state park system will increase day use parking fees by $2 to $5, and camping fees by $10 to $21 a night, state parks director Ruth Coleman announced Tuesday (Aug. 11). |
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11 Additional OEMs to Exhibit at Hershey RV Show
The Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA) sponsors the show which has become the nation’s largest RV show, and 11 last minute additional manufacturers has brought to 56 the number of OEMs displaying RVs at the 41st Annual Pennsylvania RV & Camping Show Sept. 14-20 in Hershey, Pa. |
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Free National Park Weekends Have Little Effect
President Obama is scheduled this weekend to visit Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Canyon — two of the most popular parks in the 391-park system — to promote the fee-waiver program, to provide affordable vacations during a recession. |
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Chains Acquire Monaco's Signature Resorts
Signature Resorts, the luxury RV division of the bankrupt Monaco Coach Corp., has been acquired by Morgan RV Resorts, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and Sunland RV Resorts headquartered in La Jolla, Calif. |
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