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Robert Speight, longtime owner of the Colorado Springs South, Colorado KOA Kampground, was named Tourism Industry Manager of the Year by the Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau. The award was presented Dec. 2, 2004, during the Bureau's annual dinner in Colorado Springs. Speight was
One of the jewels of the Kampgrounds of America system of campgrounds was featured recently on the cover of RV Life Magazine. The Manchester Beach/Mendocino Coast, California KOA Kampground was selected as the featured campground on the cover of the November issue of RV Life Magazine, one of the
Nestled amid the tall pine and maple splendor of northern New Hampshire, the Twin Mountain KOA has long existed as a hidden oasis in the White Mountain National Forest. But it's going to be hard to keep this "best kept secret" any longer. The campground was presented with the 2005 Ka
The Niagara Falls, Ontario KOA Kampground was named "Accommodation of the Year" for 2004 in the campgrounds category by the Niagara Falls Tourism Bureau. The award was presented in January during the Bureau's 38th annual Misty Awards ceremony. The campground is owned and operated by Ka
Kampgrounds of America will again be offering campers across North America an absolutely FREE night of camping on Friday, May 13 during the second annual KOA Come Camp With Us Day. More than 350 participating KOA Campgrounds in the United States and Canada are offering more than 30,000 FREE tent
Kampground of America's popular camping website, KOA.com, has a new section that will help take your next family camping trip to a whole new level. The "Family Zone" is designed to provide families with everything from timely advice and useful checklists to campfire-tested recipes an
Kampgrounds of America, Inc., with headquarters in Billings, Montana, will soon be taking over the operation of three large campgrounds currently owned and operated by KOA franchisees. Beginning August 22, the Cherokee/Great Smokies, North Carolina KOA; Louisville South, Kentucky KOA; and Myrtle
KOA awarded five $1,000 cash prize awards to All Star Work Kampers on October 17, 2005. The winners were: Vilas Butler from the Milton/Gulf Pines, FL KOA Laura Hartman from the Saco/Old Orchard Beach, ME KOA Bryan O'Steen from the Point South, SC KOA Nanci Holzer from the Okeecho
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. recently honored 44 KOA Kampgrounds across North America with the Founder’s Award for their outstanding camper guest service. The Founder’s Award is given to KOA Kampground owners/managers for providing a high level of customer service and for effectively m
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. recently honored 236 KOA Kampgrounds with the President's Award for their outstanding facility and operation. The Kampgrounds of America President's Award recognizes campgrounds that receive exceptional scores on their quality assurance facilities review and
Kampgrounds of America will be offering campers across North America an absolutely FREE night of camping on Friday, May 12, 2006 as part of their third annual KOA Come Camp With Us Day event. In 2005, more than 350 participating KOA Campgrounds in the United States and Canada offered more than 40
So you think you're an expert on the outdoors? Kampgrounds of America (KOA) has a new online trivia game that not only puts your knowledge to the test, it gives you free chances to win more than $70,000 in great prizes. The KOA Camper Trivia Challenge, available online starting May 1 at KOA.c
The brand new pond at the Manchester, Tennessee KOA Campground has four new residents. Jerry and Barbara Dale, owners of the Manchester KOA, recently had four woodducks flown to Atlanta from a hatchery near Sacramento, California. "We've had ducks on the campground for about a year,&#
Kampgrounds of America's newest park is an oasis in the Southern Nevada desert in Laughlin. The Laughlin/Avi Casino KOA is located adjacent to the popular Avi Resort and Casino in Laughlin, Nevada, on the banks of the beautiful Colorado River. The campground is part of a $31 million expans
More than 200 military vehicles will be on display and cruising the Stockton/Delta KOA and the Tower Park Resort from April 16 - 22, during the Military Vehicle Collectors of California (MVCC) annual meet. The meet brings members from all over the world that enjoy collecting war memorabilia. T
The last thing any camper wants after a long day on the road is a surprise when they pull into their campsite. That's why Kampgrounds of America has launched the camping industry's premiere Real Time Reservations system, which puts campers in total control of their reservations. The ne
Kampgrounds of America Inc. has announced a change in its top management structure that allows the company to continue its rapid expansion in the burgeoning outdoor recreation industry. Jim Rogers, who has served as the president and CEO of KOA since 2000, announced Wednesday that Shane Ott, curr
It was quite a week for the Stovold family, owners of the Toronto North/Cookstown, Ontario KOA Campground. First, Jeff Stovold was selected by KOA's CEO, Jim Rogers, to serve as master of ceremonies for KOA's annual International Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada during the week of November