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News for May 2, 2025

Scar Close Camping and Glamping Earns Pitchup.com Gold Status for Guest Satisfaction

Smuggler’s Notch RV Village Brings Nature and Community Together in Vermont’s Green Mountains

ParcVu Systems Enhances Guest Experience Through New Booking Experts Integration

RV Park & Campground Convention Approaching With 90+ Vendors

Bipartisan Push Seeks to Sustain Infrastructure Repairs in US National Parks

Heartland RV to Close Michigan Factory

Pathfinder Targets $700M Pipeline in RV Park and Modular Home Projects

Empty Campgrounds Reveal a Worsening Ghost Camping Problem in Australia

Government

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United States

National Parks Generate $55.6 Billion for US Economy, Support 415,000 Jobs in 2023

Modern Campground August 29, 2024

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Florida

Proposed Hotels and Golf Courses in Florida State Parks Raise Public Concerns

Modern Campground August 29, 2024

A man in a suit sitting at a desk with a gavel, discussing proposed legislation to protect Michigan campgrounds.

Florida

Florida DEP Reschedules Public Meetings on State Park Proposals

Modern Campground August 27, 2024

Pennsylvania

Nature Lovers Team Up to Explore Johnstown’s Parks and Trails

Modern Campground August 24, 2024

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Ontario

Big Money Helps Eastern Ontario Tourism

Modern Campground August 23, 2024

United States

Ohio Senator Introduces RV-Specific Franchise Bill to Modernize Industry Regulations

Modern Campground August 18, 2024

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Tennessee

Tennessee Unveils New Office to Boost Outdoor Recreation Opportunities, Conservation Efforts

Modern Campground August 8, 2024

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United States

RVIA Advocates for Key Industry Issues at 2024 National Conference of State Legislature

Modern Campground August 8, 2024

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Michigan

Michigan Parks Thrive with Record $780 Million Investment

Ken Lunaba July 18, 2024

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Michigan

Michigan Distributes $24M in Spark Grants to Boost Outdoor Recreation Spaces

Modern Campground July 11, 2024

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United States

Over 250 Outdoor Businesses, Organizations Urge Senate to Pass EXPLORE Act

Ken Lunaba June 24, 2024

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Maryland

Proposed Zoning Legislation in Montgomery County Could Facilitate Campground Expansion

Ken Lunaba June 17, 2024

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Pennsylvania

Bill Introduced to Update Pennsylvania’s RV Law to Enhance Consumer Safety

Ken Lunaba June 15, 2024

Professionals discussing renewable energy projects with wind turbine model and solar panels on an auto draft table.

United States

Small Campgrounds in Wisconsin Win Big in Tax Reform Battle

Ken Lunaba June 6, 2024

A man in a suit holding a microphone gives public comments on the Water System Project by the National Park Service.

District of Columbia

OHI Advocates for Legislation to Support RV Parks and Campgrounds on Capitol Hill

Mau Mendoza June 3, 2024

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Launches Great American Getaway to Boost Tourism

Rein Tarinay May 26, 2024

Two people sitting at a table with a book and scales at Surf and Stream Campground in Ocean County while Tenant Sues.

Maryland

Maryland Governor Signs RV-Specific Franchise Legislation

Mau Mendoza May 9, 2024

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Maryland

Maryland RV Legislation Changes Expand Opportunities at OC RV & Van Lifestyle Show

Mau Mendoza May 8, 2024

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Texas

New Legislative Changes to Slash Operating Costs for Texas Park Operators

Ken Lunaba May 6, 2024

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United States

Bennet, Schumer, Brown Urge USDA to Expand Funding for Outdoor Recreation to Support Rural Economies

Rein Tarinay April 29, 2024

Two Policymakers from the Government Affairs Team of the RV Industry Association shaking hands at a table.

United States

U.S. House Introduces GSP Reform Act, Proposes Major Trade Program Enhancements

Mau Mendoza April 22, 2024

Firefighters are fighting a fire that burns through a forest in Yosemite, California, while also working diligently to protect the valuable sequoia trees.

New Zealand

Lake Clearwater Enhances Wildfire Protection with New Sprinkler System Fire Break

Mau Mendoza April 19, 2024

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United States

U.S. House Passes the EXPLORE Act to Enhance Outdoor Recreation, Awaits Senate Approval

Mau Mendoza April 11, 2024

A group of people, including the Cache County Planning Commission, sitting around a table in a conference room discussing the Smithfield Campground Proposal.

Massachusetts

Healey-Driscoll Administration Allocates $167,000 in Grants for Accessible Outdoor Recreation

Ken Lunaba April 3, 2024