New Program Offers Travelers 5000 U.S. Health Clubs for Under $10 a Month
Technology startup Localfit has begun a pre-enrollment period for its new health club membership option for United States Travelers. Similar to the popular MoviePass model, Localfit members will pay a flat monthly fee to receive unlimited access to more than 5,000 premier health clubs and more than 1,000 fitness studios when out...
Great American Campout Is Back, Enter to Win a Keystone RV and Jellystone Stay
Take the pledge to protect wildlife during the National Wildlife Federation’s 14th annual Great American Campout for a chance to win a Keystone RV and a stay at a Jellystone park. Pledging to participate is free and open to all ages. The initiative encourages camping by anyone, anywhere (park, beach,...
Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor Gear Deals—Our Picks
Memorial Day weekend sales are one of the best times to get big discounts on outdoor gear as retailers push their summer wares and try to get your Father’s Day gift dollars. We’ve rounded up some of the best deals for you so you can get the best bang for...
Summer Travel Expected to Drop 24% Due to Increasing Fuel Prices
Gasoline is expected to hit a national average of $2.95 per gallon on Memorial Day, a 65-cent increase over Memorial Day last year, costing motorists $1 billion more from Thursday to Monday alone.
Airstream Seeks to Block New Silver Streak Manufacturer
Photo: A rendering of the new Silver Streak Thor Industries, owners of the Airstream brand of recreational vehicles, have entered a scuffle with the small Silver Streak Trailer Company, a new entity which purchased the rights to the name and design of Silver Streak trailers, a company which launched in...
Winnebago Partners with Volta for Electric Vehicle-Grade Power System in 2019 Travato
Volta’s storage system is built on automotive-grade lithium ion technology. Unlike competing RV systems which use consumer-grade LFP batteries, the Travato’s energy storage packs utilize NMC lithium ion chemistry, which is the same platform used for electric vehicle drivetrains. The company says that makes the Travato’s system safer, more robust and built to last the lifetime of the vehicle.
National Parks add $36 Billion to US Economy, 300,000 Jobs
NPS Photo | Neal Herbert The Department of the Interior announced today that visitor spending in communities near national parks in 2017 resulted in a $35.8 billion boon to the nation’s economy, and supported 306,000 jobs. That’s up nearly a billion from 2016, according to the annual National Park Service...
6 Million More Households Are Camping since ’14, Led by Families and People of Color
KOA, the largest chain of campgrounds in North America, has released the results of its annual Camping Report, an annual survey of the general population conducted by Cairn Consulting Group.
After 50,000 Public Comments, Zinke Backs Down From Massive National Park Fee Increase
In the face of widespread opposition from the public and elected officials, the Interior Department has announced it will back down from a plan to impose steep fee increases at popular national parks. The plan would have nearly tripled entrance fees at 17 of the nation’s most popular parks, including...
Spring 2018 RV and Camping Gear Guide
It’s that time of year! Our spring gear guide is here, full of great products and gifts to make RV travel and camping easier and more fun!
