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.

Camping & Parks

What would you do if Walmart stopped allowing overnight RV stays?

Mike Gast - April 30, 20218

EDITOR'S NOTE: A few weeks ago, we asked you what you would do if Walmart totally banned the practice of overnight RV parking in...

Camping & Parks

The Walmart of the future may not include overnight RV parking

Mike Gast - April 30, 202123

By Mike Gast Walmart has long been a haven for the over-the-road RVer. Stores were everywhere, complete with acres of unused parking, and most put...

News

Proposed Texas law could limit overnight RV parking in entire state

Mike Gast - April 24, 202144

By Mike Gast A bill that would target homeless “campers” in Texas could have unintended yet far-reaching impacts on RVers looking for a quick overnight...

Camping & Parks

KOA owners sponsor Yellow Whistle Campaign to stop anti-Asian hate

Mike Gast - April 24, 20211

The owners of Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) are spearheading a new campaign to raise awareness and help put a stop to the recent...

Camping & Parks

2021 North American Camping Report finds 2.6 million new camping households

Mike Gast - April 21, 20211

By Mike Gast Kampgrounds of America Inc. just released its 2021 North American Camping Report, and it confirms what most recreational vehicle owners already knew...

Camping & Parks

Are “bots” stealing your campsite? Answer: Yes!

Mike Gast - April 10, 202127

By Mike Gast If you’ve tried to book a camping reservation online at popular locations in the past five years, you’ve likely been stymied by...

Lifestyles

Dealing with the fear of getting out again in your RV. Are you ready?

Mike Gast - April 3, 202135

CAVEAT: Polite, respectful comments are welcome. However, anti-vaxxer and anti-masker comments are not welcome in this discussion about Coronavirus Anxiety and will be deleted....

Lifestyles

Rent out your RV? It might be a great time to give it another look

Mike Gast - March 26, 202120

By Mike Gast For many longtime RVers, renting out your RV – your baby (tell me you didn’t give it a name) – to a...

Camping & Parks

Planning way ahead is the new normal for RVing in 2021

Mike Gast - March 19, 202120

By Mike Gast About 20 years ago, shortly after I had ditched a newspaper career to become the Vice President of Communications for Kampgrounds of...

News

Study shows millions more Americans will soon own RVs

Mike Gast - March 13, 202113

By Mike Gast If you own an RV — or are just thinking about it — the recreational vehicle industry already knows a lot about...

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