Author: Cindy Rivera

Riverfront RV Resort on Riverfront Drive is the newest attraction to open along the Arkansas River in Fort Smith. At the resort’s dedication Thursday (Nov. 16), Rick Griffin said the resort was a result of many years and studying, planning and dreaming. When the 27-acre facility, owned by Griffin and Phil White, was originally pitched to the Fort Smith Central Business Improvement District (CBID) in 2021, it was estimated to cost about $2.5 million to develop. Griffin noted at the time that they already owned the land. In April 2022,…

  Drivers traveling on Interstate 380 likely have noticed the grading equipment moving dirt at a site east of the interstate and north of 120th St. NE near Swisher. Grading also has commenced to the west of the Swisher/Shueyville exit off I-380, between the interstate and Highway 965, and north of 120th Street NW. Developers are in the throes of prepping the land around the undeveloped interchange to make way for a new RV center and repair shop, a commercial self-storage business, and commercial buildings offering office, warehouse and shop…

A company’s proposal for 90 year-round portable micro-cabin campsites in a rural part of northwestern Frederick County was greenlighted by the Board of Supervisors last week. Getaway House Inc.’s conditional-use permit (CUP) request to allow the company to operate a micro-cabin campground on 430 acres close to the border with Berkeley County, West Virginia, was approved on a 6-1 vote. Chairman Charles DeHaven was the lone dissenter. The property, located at 427 McCubbin Road (Route 653) in the Gainesboro magisterial district, is in a heavily wooded area with steep slopes…

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces only short-term camping will be offered at Breezy Point Beach & Campground for the 2024 season. After careful consideration, Breezy Point will permanently transition to a daily camping model and seasonal camping will be discontinued. This permanent change will allow more availability of campsites for Calvert County residents and visitors to experience camping at Breezy Point. In addition, camping reservations will be made exclusively online. Campsite availability is first-come, first-served; there will no longer be a waitlist option for campsite booking.…

In a historic collaboration, River Sands RV Resort, the latest luxury RV destination on the Colorado River, celebrated its grand opening with a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony. This landmark event, held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, saw the Blythe Chamber of Commerce and Quartzsite Chamber of Commerce come together for the first time. Nestled along the picturesque Colorado River, River Sands RV Resort redefines luxury for RV enthusiasts. Guests can indulge in a range of top-tier amenities, from a heated pool and spa to a state-of-the-art fitness center. The resort’s private…

The campground at Oak Mountain State Park is getting a makeover thanks to the support of the citizens of Alabama. Last year, the state park system was awarded a bond issue, and part of it is going towards a complete renovation of the campgrounds. “The campground closed for renovation at the end of August to begin the construction phase and hopes to open in summer 2024,” said Scottie Jackson, central district superintendent for Alabama State Parks. The size of the campground and campsites will remain roughly the same, according to…

Dream Outdoor Resort Callahan is on 265 acres with 397 RV pads including back-in and pull-through sites.” Callahan is the site of a proposed luxury RV resort with a golf course and splash park. DLP Capital, a St. Augustine-based investments and financial services firm, is developing Dream Outdoor Resort Callahan at 54002 Deerfield Country Club Road, according to a Nov. 1 news release. It did not release construction costs. The company owns Ocala North RV Resort in Reddick and Island Oaks RV Resort in Glen St. Mary. Phase 1 is…

Morton Township officials are considering the development of a 45-acre recreational vehicle park in Canadian Lakes. Freshwater Hospitality Consulting, LLC presented a proposal to the township board during its meeting on Oct. 11. According to the proposal, the recreational vehicle park, at 8858 105th Ave., Stanwood, will provide rental spaces for recreational vehicles, park model homes or tent set-ups. Park model homes, although considered recreational vehicles, are primarily designed for long-term or permanent placement at a destination where an RV or mobile home is allowed. The planned facility will include…