Author: Cindy Rivera

As Springdale continues to grow alongside the rest of Northwest Arkansas, city leaders updated long-standing zoning laws to meet changing housing needs and clear the way for more RV parks as a flexible, short-term option for the area’s expanding workforce and population. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Springdale’s population now sits just above 89,000, an increase of about 13,000 since 2014. “In Northwest Arkansas, when you have all this growth and development, you’ve got a lot of those people that are coming in. And what we found is that…

In 2021, Love’s Travel Stops opened its first RV location in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Today, Love’s reached a significant milestone in its continued expansion of RV services with the opening of its 100th RV Stop in Carlin, Nevada. The RV Stop adds seven hookups to Love’s networks and is connected to the Love’s travel stop that opened June 16. Located off Interstate 80 in northeastern Nevada, the Carlin store offers a full range of amenities for RV travelers, including RV hookups with water and sewer access, seven RV parking spaces, an…

The Carbon County Chamber of Commerce (CCCC) celebrated the official opening of the Nine Mile RV Resort in Wellington with a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Saturday, June 14. “Halfway between Salt Lake City and Moab, it’s perfect for a stopover on your vacation,” said resort representative McKay Quinn. With easy access from U.S. Route 6, it’s suitable for guests passing through or staying and exploring the Carbon Corridor. They also offer long-term stays, whether it’s an extended RV stay or a monthly reservation. “When you’re here, you’re home”, they state…

The camp, which was previously only for scouting groups, is now open to everyone. The Belton Chamber of Commerce and Camp Tahuaya celebrated the next chapter of the campground this week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Camp Tahuaya has served as a campground for scouting programs since 1932, but has now reopened to all members of the public, according to the executive director of the Scouting America Longhorn Council, Wendy Shaw. The camp celebrated the change alongside the Belton Chamber of Commerce at the ceremony on Friday, June 20. According to…

A new travel trailer park and campground will be developed at the site of the former Ocean Edge Golf Club in Frisco, according to a site plan shared with the Dare County Planning Board at their June meeting. The 23.91-acre site, which borders both N.C. Highway 12 and the oceanfront were originally home to a 9-hole golf course that was operational from 1990 to 2008. The planned Fly N’ Fish Campground will feature 180 travel trailer sites, 4-6 camping cabins at approximately 600 square feet each, a 20’ x 40’…

Building on the New Kentucky Home initiative, Carter Caves State Resort Park campground is undergoing a $3.8 million renovation to enhance the visitor experience and attract new travelers. Gov. Andy Beshear signed legislation that allocated $40 million in funding for campground improvements that the General Assembly approved during the 2024 legislative session. “Our Kentucky State Parks offer unique outdoor opportunities, and these improvements will create unforgettable camping experiences for guests visiting our New Kentucky Home,” Beshear. “By investing in our state parks, we are creating a brighter future for Kentucky for future…

Developer Scott Lepman, who is building a 175-space recreational vehicle park on 49 acres in Philomath, has submitted an application to the city to complete the project in phases. If the application receives approval, the Tall Timber RV Park construction schedule will be split into five phases. “The request for phasing is being made to accommodate the applicant’s desire to align the construction schedule with anticipated market demand and conditions,” the Glorietta Bay LLC application reads. “This phased approach will allow for a gradual development process, enabling the project to…

Buster Cupit won twice on the PGA Tour, both times at the Oklahoma Open, the first in 1958 and then again in 1965. He finished tied for 8th at the 1958 PGA Championship and played in one Masters and two U.S. Opens. After he retired from Tour play, Cupit retreated to Longview, Texas, where he purchased Longview Country Club and operated it for decades. But Cupit, whose younger brother Jacky also had four Tour wins on his resume, died in 2023 and after his daughters kept the course open for…