Author: Cindy Rivera

Rainbow Campground and Riverside Trail reopened Sept. 13, marking a significant milestone for being the first and only campground that has opened along the Upper Clackamas River corridor since the 2020 Riverside Fire that spread across 138,054 acres. The fire destroying or severely damaging 26 campgrounds and day-use sites, 24 trailheads and 37 trails on the Mt. Hood National Forest east of Estacada. The rebuilding of Rainbow Campground, partially funded through Clackamas County Tourism’s Strategic Investment Program, is a collaborative effort between Clackamas County Tourism, the National Forest Foundation (NFF)…

The Madison County Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening for The Station RV Resort, located at 343 SE Balboa Dr., in Madison, Florida. Jamie Coleman, the owner of The Station RV, has been in the RV Park business for several years, owning a park in North Carolina. It took Coleman around two years to build The Station. The concept for The Station RV started during the COVID-19 pandemic. Coleman planned out the details and explored different RV parks to decide what amenities his RV park should have. The Station…

The resort is situated on 24.5 acres of land that have been in the owners’ family for generations. Jon and Nicole Graf are co-owners of the resort. They said getting to this point has been full of setbacks, both from financial and city-planning perspectives. “We are not deep pockets. We’re just a small family business trying to make this project and this dream work,” Nicole said. “We heard a lot of no’s, dozens of no’s. And then finally came some possibility,” Jon added. The husband-and-wife duo first had the idea…

A concept rendering of expanded RV parking at Columbia Cove was unveiled by Public Works Director Lee Webster at last Wednesday’s regular monthly meeting of the city council on Sept. 19. The site under study between Brewster High School and the north end of the Cove Park is currently a planted orchard. It comprises about 13 acres and would provide 65 spaces of various sizes. “The PUD has set that aside with Brewster/mitigation in mind,” said Mayor Art Smyth. The mayor explained that the PUD’s 50-year relicensing plan with Wells…

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort: Lakes Region located in Milton, is excited to announce significant expansion plans set for 2025. The campground will construct a 30,000 sq. ft. Water Zone featuring a multilevel playground with waterslides, water blasters, and cannons. The campground will debut a massive 30,000 sq. ft. Water Zone, featuring a multi-level playground with waterslides, water blasters, cannons, a splash pad, and a 750-gallon hydro storm dump bucket. These additions will complement the resort’s existing 6,095 sq. ft. activity pool, enhancing the experience for both children and adults.…

Tourists and locals alike now have a fresh spot to soak in the beauty of the Niobrara National Scenic River. An old campground is gaining new life in north-central Nebraska, just a few miles outside of Valentine. “We’ve already had people from Arizona, Texas, and others coming from Sturgis,” Billie Brockley said. Brockley, along with her sister and dad, purchased the former KOA Campground in May. They’ve recently reopened it as River Hideout Campground, offering stays for $25 a night. “It’s close to town, but you’re still outside of town.…