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.

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Economic woes and fuel prices not scaring away campers or RV buyers

Mike Gast - June 18, 20228

Rising fuel prices and the roller coaster economy don’t seem to be holding back campers or RV buyers this summer. Kampgrounds of America’s Monthly Research...

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South section of Yellowstone NP will reopen Wednesday with entry restrictions

Mike Gast - June 15, 20226

(UPDATED SATURDAY, JUNE 18 / 5:30 p.m. PDT) This was supposed to be a big year for Yellowstone National Park. Thousands of eager travelers were...

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RV manufacturing to slow down during second half of 2022

Mike Gast - June 11, 202214

It looks as if the Great RV Manufacturing Slowdown of 2022 is about to begin. Kathryn Thompson, CEO of Thompson Research Group, said her firm’s...

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RV industry’s economic impact now tops $140 billion annually

Mike Gast - June 11, 20222

The RV Industry has a lot of weight to throw around. During this week’s “RVs Move America Week” event in Washington, D.C., the RV...

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RV shipments, sales still booming despite rising costs and fuel prices

Mike Gast - June 11, 20226

New RV buyers apparently aren’t affected much by the price of fuel. Major RV manufacturers Thor Industries and REV Group both are reporting continued...

Camping & Parks

RV parks and campgrounds designated as essential; will save RVers during disasters

Mike Gast - June 11, 20226

Something important to RVers happened in Washington, D.C., this week that will have a major impact the next time the country shuts down due...

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Tennessee to make unauthorized camping on public lands a felony

Mike Gast - June 4, 2022109

Tennessee is poised to become the first state to make unauthorized camping on public lands a felony. The move is intended to cut into the...

Camping & Parks

Expect a lot of turnover in campground ownership this year

Mike Gast - June 4, 20229

There’s a good chance longtime RVers will see many new faces when they check into their favorite campgrounds this summer. Campground owners are handing...

Camping & Parks

New study says a third of campers want to be full-time RVers

Mike Gast - June 4, 20229

Campers are becoming some of the most studied organisms since spotted owls. Online camping and RV marketplace Campspot recently announced that it is teaming...

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Memorial Day camping expected to top 2021 numbers

Mike Gast - May 26, 20222

Kampgrounds of America's North American Camping Report for April is predicting there will be 22.2 million households camping over Memorial Day weekend (May 28-30)...

Editorials & Opinion

All is not what it seems on ‘full’ RV dealer lots

Mike Gast - May 21, 202266

RV dealer lots around the country are slowly starting to refill, but things are far from normal despite what RVers are seeing as they...

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Spartan unveils new, more passenger-friendly Premier Drive chassis system

Mike Gast - May 20, 20221

Spartan® RV Chassis has unveiled a new chassis system, the Premier Drive™, designed specifically for Class A RV luxury motor coaches and engineered to...

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