States Invest Federal Cash in Crowded Parks
June 24, 2021
For years, Michigan officials have fretted about the growing list of overdue maintenance needs at their 103 state parks, Pew Charitable Trusts reported.
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Arkansas to See New Outdoor Recreation Initiatives
June 24, 2021
Arkansas Gov. Hutchinson announced an initiative June 21 to focus more on the state’s outdoor recreation tourism effort, Arkansas Times reported.
Industry Profile Available to RVIA Members
June 22, 2021
RVIA’s detailed look at 2020 RV production and shipment statistics is available to members now.
Interior Secretary Discusses Outdoor Investments
June 21, 2021
Interior Department Secretary Deb Haaland traveled to Maine on Monday to meet with Tribal leaders, elected officials and other stakeholders.
Copper, Corn Commodity Prices Fall
June 18, 2021
Commodity prices were falling sharply June 17, CNBC reported, cutting into months of gains.
National Park Service Details 2020 Visitor Spending Report
June 16, 2021
A new National Park Service (NPS) report unveiled 2020’s 3.8 million travelers to Yellowstone National Park spent more than $444 million in surrounding communities.
RVDA Board of Directors Details 2022 Budget
June 16, 2021
A $3.96 million plan and budget for fiscal year 2022 was approved by the RVDA Board of Directors during its June 10 meeting in Merrifield, Virginia.
Michigan to See ‘Historic’ Outdoor Space Investment
June 11, 2021
Michigan will see “critical” investments in state parks and trails through Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s plan targeting more tourism and recreation within the state’s public spaces.
Agency Forecasts Falling Gas Prices in Summer Months
June 11, 2021
The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) latest Short-Term Energy Outlook projects average gasoline prices to remain above $3 a gallon in June before falling the remainder of the summer driving season.
Senate Clears Semiconductor Funding Bill
June 9, 2021
The Senate passed the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act on Tuesday by a 68-32 bipartisan vote. The bill contained legislative pieces designed to improve U.S. competitiveness with China.
Administration Details Supply Chain Battery, Semiconductor Plans
June 9, 2021
The White House released a 250-page report Tuesday detailing work done on 100-day supply chain reviews ordered by President Joe Biden.
Thor Industries Reports Best Quarter in Company History
June 8, 2021
Thor Industries posted the highest net sales and profits in the company’s history during the third fiscal quarter.
