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Rand McNally Introduces Outdoor Handheld GPS

Rand McNally introduces its first handheld/bike mounted outdoor GPS device for hiking, biking, geocaching, and more. The Rand McNally’s Foris 850 comes loaded with millions of miles of high-quality street and trail maps, a sturdy bike mount, and an easy-to-use … Continue reading

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Rebirth of an American Classic

Streamline design first captured the American imagination in the 1930s, when smooth, continuous, shiny aluminum skins were found to increase efficient movement. At that time a series of sleek aluminum aerodynamic travel trailers designed by American entrepreneurs make their way … Continue reading

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A Grill to Fit Your Pocket

Bashpole Inventions announces it has created an innovative, patent-pending portable grill: the Pocket Grill. Even though it’s large enough to cook for several people when assembled, it still folds small enough to fit into your pocket after use. Its size and … Continue reading

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Rising Demand for RVs in China

The market for campers is growing fast in China, as more people realize that owning their own recreational vehicle means all the pleasures of enjoying whatever new surroundings you want. The numbers of people doing just that are rising, Shi … Continue reading

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Angel Fire RV Resort Project Ready to Start

In an earlier report I indicated that Angel Fire Resort announced approved plans to develop a modern, state-of-the-art RV resort near the west entrance to Angel Fire, New Mexico, on Highway 64. With 260 RV sites, 109 RV storage units, … Continue reading

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Glamping in an UFO Tent

This futuristic orb at The Secret Campsite might look like an UFO as it hovers high above the ground but it is actually a Tree Tent. The Secret Campsite is, of course, not really very secret at all. The real secret … Continue reading

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More Americans Plan a Road Trip This Summer

To mark the unofficial start of summer, Expedia.com commissioned a study of the American summer traveler and launched a new travel blog. The American Traveler study, conducted by Harris Interactive, finds that Americans’ love of the open road burns brighter … Continue reading

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Want a Room with a View? Rent a Fire Tower

To call it a room with a view is an understatement. The West Virginia state park system’s newest overnight accommodation was built to take in the most complete panorama possible of the Pocahontas County highlands and Greenbrier River Valley. The … Continue reading

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Good Sam Camping Introduces Search by Map Feature Online

Planning is an important part of any camping or RV trip. In addition to preparing your vehicle for the highways, it is critical to obtain information about the attractions, resources and, possibly most important, campgrounds and RV parks along your … Continue reading

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Good Sam Purchases RV.com Domain Name

Good Sam, the world’s leading provider of products and services for the RV and outdoor recreation consumer, announced that it has purchased the RV.com domain name from Dometic Group. RV.com, the most recognizable URL in the RV industry, will be … Continue reading

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