Togo Group Acquires Campendium
By Jason Epperson The Togo Group, which operates the Togo RV app, Roadtrippers, and more, has purchased the popular campground review site Campendium and will begin integrating it into its suite of offerings. A joint venture between New Zealand’s Tourism Holdings Ltd. and Thor Industries—the world’s largest RV manufacturer, with...
Canada to Open Border to Fully Vaccinated U.S. Citizens Next Month
The Canadian border will open to fully vaccinated Americans beginning in August.
Arizona’s Coconino and Kaibab Forests Close Due to Wildfire Concerns
The U.S. Forest Service has announced the full closures of the Coconino and Kaibab Forests
4th of July Holiday Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Over 47M Predicted to Travel
More than 47.7 million Americans will take to the nation’s roadways and skies Independence weekend (July 1–5), according to AAA, as travel volumes are expected to nearly fully recover to pre-pandemic levels. 2021 will be the second-highest Independence Day travel on record, trailing 2019 by 1.2 million, and surpassing 2020...
Independence Day Gas Prices Highest Since 2014
The 43.6 million expected to travel by car this Independence Day can expect gas prices to be the most expensive since 2014
RV and Camping News Brief | 6.5.21
Harvest Host and Boondockers Welcome join forces, RV fires are on the rise, a 4-hour line to begin a hike, dramatic RV chase, and more!
KOA Campers Set Record Numbers Memorial Day Weekend
As camping soars, KOA campgrounds post record breaking numbers over Memorial Day weekend.
Yellowstone and Grand Teton Set Record-Shattering Attendance
Yellowstone and Grand Teton April attendance shatters previous years’ records.
Over 17 MIL Households Will Kick off the Camping Season Memorial Day Weekend
According to KOA’s monthly report, 17 MIL people will camp this Memorial Day weekend, that’s over one-third of the projected 2021 total.
Love’s Truck Stops Get Into the Camping Business
Truck stops are often conveniently placed for a good quick overnight, but RVers are often nervous about parking among all the big rigs — and it’s nice to leave our 18-wheeling heroes good spots to rest. But Love’s locations are looking to bring RVers into the fold with on-site camping....
