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Mike Gast

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Mike Gast was the vice president of Communications for Kampgrounds of America Inc. for 20 years before retiring in 2021. He also enjoyed a long newspaper career, working as a writer and editor at newspapers in North Dakota, South Dakota, Oregon, and Montana. He and his wife, Lori Lyon, now own and operate the Imi Ola Group marketing company, focusing on the outdoor industry.

Phone Photography Tip #5: Avoid your digital zoom

Thanks for coming back to  "Getting The Most From Your Smartphone Photos." Each week, we'll take a look at an easy-to-use tip that will...

RV park owner discusses experience with electric vehicles at his park

Two weeks ago, I wrote an essay regarding the growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and discussed what the future might hold for campgrounds....

Phone Photography Tip #4: Cropping with your feet

By Mike Gast Welcome back to "Getting The Most From Your Smartphone Photos." Each week, we'll take a look at an easy-to-use tip that will...

Good news: RV Retailer adds new program to train more techs

By Mike Gast There’s a new reason to add a little more love to RVers' love/hate relationship with RV dealers. RV Retailer, LLC (RVR) recently...

KOA to add its first campground at Love’s Travel Stop – More to come?

RVtravel.com News (May 20, 2021) – Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) announced that it has signed a franchise agreement with Love’s Travel Stops to build...

Electric vehicles could change the way we camp

By Mike Gast My good friend Chuck Woodbury and I were talking recently about electric vehicles (EVs). (You may remember Chuck as the writer in...

Motorcycle dealers facing same supply chain woes as RVs

By Mike Gast Earlier this week, I sat in on a conference call with motorcycle dealers around the U.S. The conversation sounded very similar to...

KOA camping report forecasts nearly 18 MILLION campers over Memorial Day

By Mike Gast The camping research numbers for this summer keep rolling in. They all point to a record year for camping in the U.S. A...

Phone Photography Tip #3: Get familiar with the “Rule of Thirds”

By Mike Gast This week, we're going to take a look at a simple rule that photographers use to help improve the composition of their...

Get ready to share RVing with 56 million other campers

By Mike Gast It’s official. You’re going to be sharing the road with 56 million other American RVers this summer. A recent scientific survey of...

Winnebago partners with Habitat For Humanity, RVers help build homes

Winnebago Industries Foundation is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to help the international charity in its mission to provide housing for those in need. The...

RV rental dealers adding to fleets despite tight supply from manufacturers

By Mike Gast RV dealer rental fleets won’t be shrinking this year, despite the difficulties in procuring new units from manufacturers, according to a recent...

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