Category: Camping

Fresh Data Indicates Camping Interest To Remain High In 2021

by Vonda Larmon on April 22, 2021 in Camping

Annual North American Camping Report Reveals Impact of COVID-19 on Camping Industry and First-Time Campers

BILLINGS, Mont., April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Compared to 2019, the proportion of first-time campers across the U.S. grew five-fold, while the number of households that own RVs grew by 2.6 million, according to the latest research from Kampgrounds of America’s annual North American Camping Report. COVID-19 proved a key driver behind the influx of many camping attributes, including the 10.1 million households who camped for the first-time in 2020, of which one-third attributed trying camping due to the belief that it is

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Top Camping App, The Dyrt PRO, and 70 Outdoor Companies Form New Partnerships to Gear Up for Increasing Camping Demand

by Vonda Larmon on April 19, 2021 in Camping

Camping equipment purchases are projected to grow 30% over the next 5 years, with some companies currently seeing 200% more demand for their products.
The Dyrt PRO, the top camping app, is on track to grow 400% in 2021.

PORTLAND, Ore., April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, top camping app The Dyrt PRO confirmed that it has entered into partnerships with over 70 outdoor companies already this year to combine forces and meet the growing demand for camping.

Increasing interest in outdoor activities has put a spotlight on the need for campground information. The Dyrt PRO, with over 1

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AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals – Tim Wilkerson Drag Racing News

by Vonda Larmon on April 17, 2021 in Camping

Tim Wilkerson Notes and Quotes – AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals

Tim Wilkerson
Levi, Ray & Shoup Ford Mustang
Car No.: FC10
Current points position: 5

Event-Specific Notes:

Tim Wilkerson and the Levi, Ray & Shoup Ford Mustang Funny Car crew have one previous Dallas nitro Funny Car win (2008 over Tony Pedregon)

Driver Notes:

The 2020 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series will mark the 25th season as a nitro Funny Car driver for Tim Wilkerson, driver of the Levi, Ray & Shoup Ford Mustang
Wilkerson is one of two Funny Car drivers currently campaigning the new Ford Mustang Funny

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Camping outlook: It’s going to be a busy season | Local News

by Vonda Larmon on April 11, 2021 in Camping

WENATCHEE — The clock is ticking for those looking to book a stay at a state park this year: reservations are up and officials expect busy summer akin to 2020.

“We like to advise people to try to plan ahead and book early,” said state Parks and Recreation Commission spokeswoman Toni Droscher in an email Wednesday. “The reality is, camping at state parks is gaining in popularity, and we only have a finite amount of spaces. And we have fewer first-come, first-served campsites.”

During the past 12 months there have been 382,500 reservations created statewide, which amounts to a 44%

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