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Workshop offers accelerated training for RV storage developing, operating and investing. Attendees get free copy of Guide to RV & Boat Storage, a $495 value RV and boat storage developers, investors, owners and operators are invited to advance their industry knowledge and accelerate opportunities for entrepreneurial success by attending Toy Storage Nation’s Executive RV and Boat Storage Workshop, on June 7, in St. Louis. As an added bonus, all registered attendees will receive a free digital copy of The Guide to RV and Boat Storage, TSN’s premiere 80-page, ad-free publication…

The West Virginia Capital Access Program (WVCAP) approved a loan of $75,000 for Johnny B’s Campground, LLC, a campground in Randolph County. The campsite serves RVs, travel trailers, primitive camping sites and tent camping sites and sits on the first 4-H site in the world. The funding will support site improvements providing a quality recreation experience to locals and visitors to the rural regions of Route 219 South between Elkins and the Snowshoe Resort. “Through the WVCAP initiative, West Virginia’s small enterprises are empowered to flourish within our state’s scenic…

RecNation Storage has launched two unique service companies, RecExec and RecResale, further expanding the Dallas-based company’s leading position in the marine and RV storage industry. The company said that RecExec enables it to offer marketing, sales, and operational expertise to other RV and boat storage property owners and developers across the country, further enhancing its scale throughout the nation. RecNation will manage these other properties in the same way it does its wholly owned property portfolio, the company says, and will be able to pass along the economies of scale…

Fees on a number of Shoshone National Forest campgrounds will increase rise from $5 to $10 per single slot, under a proposal before the public. Also, the forest will start charging to stay at some currently free campgrounds. Extra charges may be levied for double spaces and/or hookups. The Sunlight Ranger Cabin will see the highest hike, to $225 per night from the present $150 per night. The additional income will enable the forest “to keep the staff on those sites and maintain them,” said Paul Rau, SNF outdoor recreation…

Michel Solien of Sheboygan, Wisconsin sought three exemptions from the Hubbard County Shoreland Management Ordinance for his proposed 41-site RV park on Pickerel Lake. After nearly 1.5 hours of discussion, the Hubbard County Planning Commission approved three variance requests for a proposed recreational vehicle (RV) park on Pickerel Lake. At one point, the audience responded with a chorus of boos. Michel Solien of Sheboygan, Wisconsin sought three exemptions from the Hubbard County Shoreland Management Ordinance (SMO) for his proposed 41-site RV park, permanent rental cabin and owner’s residence. Called Decision…

In order to be closely aligned with Wyoming state statutes, Interim County Planner Mike Robinson said that new proposed changes to private campground regulations in Washakie County will, “attempt to ensure that, in addition to, adequate and safe water and sewer are provided, access, drainage, fire protection, and the like are addressed as appropriate,” and “provide an opportunity for adjacent landowners and the general public to review and comment on the proposed campground[s].” According to Robinson, the following proposed changes, if adopted, will only impact campgrounds on private land, and…

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, the nation’s leading family camping and outdoor entertainment brand, has hired Steve Stafford as director of franchise sales. He joins the company after serving 13 years as general manager of the North Texas Jellystone Park location near Fort Worth. There are more than 75 franchised Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts in the U.S. and Canada. They are renowned for their attractions such as pools and water slides, non-stop family activities, up-close fun with the Yogi Bear characters, and glamping-style accommodations. In his new role, Stafford is responsible…

Riverbound Custom Storage & RV Park has announced the launch of their new hybrid affordable housing alternative in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Riverbound Custom Storage & RV Park has created a new alternative housing solution for residents and vacationers of Lake Havasu City and plans to expand into communities all across the United States. The new Riverbound Custom Storage & RV Park is currently at nearly $100 less per square foot than the average home in Arizona. Rodney’s customers at the hybrid affordable housing alternative are also given the option…

In this “Featured Market”, we’ve reviewed the area surrounding Duluth, MN, a city that attracts more than 6.7 million visitors annually, according to the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce. Generating over $780 million in direct economic impact, tourism is one of the city’s most profitable industries and its numerous parks, trails and outdoor recreational activities make it an attractive tourism destination. Current Supply In the 50-mile supply radius surrounding the centerpoint of Duluth, campers can choose from 34 different RV parks and/or campgrounds averaging 19.21 acres with a total of…