Campground News

(March 17, 2008) -- In giving approval for a city-managed RV park, the council failed to list the project on its agenda, failed to get bids for the process and failed to hold any public forums regarding the proposal.

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(March 14, 2008) -- In addition to the 75 campsites and 24 boat slips, the resort will also have seven townhomes available for families wanting to sample the campground atmosphere but who haven’t purchased a motorhome or travel trailer.

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(March 14, 2008) -- The preliminary site plan calls for a 156-acre golf course to be transformed into an RV park for 686 RV pads at the south end of the property with 107 rustic cabins located to the northeast.

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(March 13, 2008) -- Inspired by the movie The Bucket List, nine women ranging in age from 57 to 82, were brought together by friends for the high-flying adventure at Skydive Sebastian.

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(March 13, 2008) -- Several residents said the park, which housed hundreds of trailers and mobile homes, is safe and well-maintained. But some were re-evaluating their opinion after learning of the slaying.

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(March 12, 2008) -- Residents now say they will take their case to court to prevent construction of a 6-acre RV park near Pensacola.

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(March 11, 2008) -- The event is intended to expose more people to the joys of camping by offering them a free night, as well as to encourage campers to both begin camping earlier in the spring season, and to consider KOA campgrounds close to home.

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(March 10, 2008) -- The tour series offers motorcycle riders the opportunity to compete in one or more season-long nationwide motorcycle "hunts" for themed locations. The Grand Tour can be completed at a rider's own pace. Riders score points for visiting specific places - usually documenting the visit with a photograph.

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(March 10, 2008) -- The residents' contention is that Wilde Lake Boulevard is too narrow, at 19 feet wide, to support RVs passing each other -- something would require one to move two feet off the side of the road.

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(March 6, 2008) -- KOA Value Kard Rewards, while similar to special loyalty rewards programs in industries such as airlines and hotels, is a first for the camping industry. This online-based program offers campers their own personalized website on KOA.com to monitor their rewards points, track their travels and list their camping preferences.

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(March 4, 2008) -- Under the ordinance, permits, plan reviews and inspections are now required to operate public accommodations including inspections for food service, drinking water, plumbing, toilet facilities, bedding, trash service and sewer systems.

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(Feb. 29, 2008) -- The 2008 edition of the KOA Directory has arrived featuring more than 260 pages packed with detailed information and full color maps on more than 455 Kamprounds of America campgrounds throughout North America.

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(Feb. 28, 2008) -- Work can begin immediately on the 125-site park that will cater exclusively to Class A motorcoaches.

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(Feb. 28, 2008) -- KOA Value Kard Rewards is an online-based program which offers campers their own personalized website linked from KOA.com to monitor their rewards points, track their travels and list their camping preferences.

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(Feb. 28, 2008) -- Sponsored by Horspitality RV Resort, the “Saddle Up for St. Jude” event will raise funds to help St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in its ongoing fight against childhood cancer and other catastrophic diseases.

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(Feb. 26, 2008) -- With the acquisition of Indiana Beach Amusement Resort in Monticello, Ind., last week for an undisclosed sum, Morgan RV Resorts now bills itself as the country's largest private owner and operator of RV parks and resorts. It currently owns 36 resorts in 14 states.

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(Feb. 25, 2008) -- The solar power grid was installed to the tune of half a million dollars, but the benefits will far outweigh the costs over time. Not only will the system save the park $2,000 per month, it will operate the entire park, including heating the swimming pool.

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(Feb. 20, 2008) -- An 80-year family operation is nearing an end with the announcement Tuesday of the sale of Indiana Beach, Jellystone Park Camp-Resort, Indiana Beach Camp Resort and all other operations to New York - based Morgan RV Resorts for an undisclosed price.

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(Feb. 19, 2008) -- Rumors circulate around the park that the water has made dogs sick. And some residents swear it turns their wash and dishcloths green. Today, city health officials will test the water's bacteria levels again.

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(Feb. 18, 2008) -- The largest parks so far can take dozens, but some have permits for as many as 160 trailers.

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