Outdoor recreation

Tyler Technologies Signs Eight-Year Agreement with California State Parks

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced today it has signed an eight-year agreement with the California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks) to improve California’s state park reservation system using Tyler’s Outdoor Recreation solution.

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  • Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced today it has signed an eight-year agreement with the California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks) to improve California’s state park reservation system using Tyler’s Outdoor Recreation solution.
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    California State Parks has been working with Tyler, formerly as US eDirect, since 2016, using its Recreation Management solution to help outdoor enthusiasts explore parks, reserve campsites, buy day passes, and make other purchases on Reserve California, the reservation system for the state park system.
  • With the implementation of the Outdoor Recreation solution, Tyler will become the end-to-end system for State Parks, enabling everything from reservation booking to transactions.
  • With this agreement, Tyler continues to expand its footprint in California, which includes more than 600 government agencies in municipalities, counties, and districts.

BaseMap completes acquisition of HuntScore, ushering in a new era of Mobile Hunt Planning and Navigation

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

SANDPOINT, Idaho, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BaseMap, Inc., a leading GPS hunting, outdoor planning and navigation app, announced today that it has acquired Arkansas-based HuntScore, an established industry provider of hunt planning tools and research analytics.

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  • BaseMap is the go-to app for millions of hunters and outdoorsmen for its public and private land ownership maps, wind forecasting, navigation tools, hardware integration, and offline capabilities.
  • With this acquisition, BaseMap will now offer additional hunting planning and research analytics including draw odds, harvest trends, detailed unit profiles, application tools, and unit filtering.
  • "We are thrilled to bring Matt Habiger and the HuntScore team into the BaseMap family," said BaseMap CEO Jeff Balch.
  • The respective development teams of BaseMap and HuntScore have commenced integration roadmaps with the initial launch of the mobile offering set for March 2024.

22-Year-Old Entrepreneur Blake Alma Creates CoinHub to Become the Internet's Leading Social Media Profile for Coin Collectors

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

CINCINNATI, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CoinHub, the internet's most prominent social profile for coin collectors, has officially surpassed 1.5 million followers, which was founded by entrepreneur Blake Alma in 2020.

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  • CINCINNATI, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CoinHub, the internet's most prominent social profile for coin collectors, has officially surpassed 1.5 million followers, which was founded by entrepreneur Blake Alma in 2020.
  • Recently, Blake has used his social media following frequently to promote his coin collection and Christian faith.
  • "CoinHub is taking coin collecting to a new generation," said Blake Alma, founder of CoinHub.
  • "CoinHub is dedicated to providing a social media presence for coin collectors and enthusiasts of all ages," said Blake Alma.

U.S. Commercial Lawn Mower Market Report 2022-2027: Integrating Lawn Mowers With Technology Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Hence such initiatives are expected to hamper the demand for gasoline-based commercial lawn mowers in the U.S. market.

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  • Hence such initiatives are expected to hamper the demand for gasoline-based commercial lawn mowers in the U.S. market.
  • Hence, such factors are expected to hamper the commercial lawn mowers market.
  • Lawn mowers that are inbuild with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular circuitry allow users to operate the mowers remotely through smartphones.
  • Different sensing technology such as anti-theft systems, obstacle identification, and weather sensors are being incorporated into the lawn mowers, which is expected to offer substantial growth opportunities to the commercial lawn mowers in the market.

Guidesly Secures $4 Million in Investment

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

"Guidesly has done a phenomenal job of creating a delightful user experience for both small business owners and their customers.

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  • "Guidesly has done a phenomenal job of creating a delightful user experience for both small business owners and their customers.
  • The second half of 2021 saw a 300% increase in SaaS guides using the Guidesly platform.
  • "Vertical SaaS solutions continue to accelerate, focusing on providing impactful real-world solutions for the outdoor recreation marketplace," said David Lord, CEO, Guidesly.
  • Guidesly targets the 51 million Americans who are searching for guided fishing experiences.

REI and Hipcamp launch partnership to help members find and book unique outdoor stays

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

SEATTLE, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- REI, the nation's largest consumer-owned co-op and outdoor retailer, and Hipcamp, the world's largest provider of outdoor stays, today announce a multiyear partnership that will make it easier for REI members to find and book unique getaways including tent camping sites, cabins, treehouses, RV stays, glamping sites, and more.

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  • SEATTLE, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- REI , the nation's largest consumer-owned co-op and outdoor retailer, and Hipcamp , the world's largest provider of outdoor stays, today announce a multiyear partnership that will make it easier for REI members to find and book unique getaways including tent camping sites, cabins, treehouses, RV stays, glamping sites, and more.
  • To celebrate thislaunch, REI Co-op members will receive a 20-percent-off discount code via email from REI to redeem online at Hipcamp.com.
  • The code may be used at checkout between August 3-17, and allows members to book stays across the United States months in advance.
  • REI members can also access special pricing on rentals for their next trip with Hipcamp.

Majority of Campgrounds and RV Parks Report Fall Bookings Up Over 20%

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

The continuing surge in camper participation is tracking directly with the record RV sales and shipments reported by the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). Vacationing in the outdoors, -- particularly camping and RV travel -- has become the hottest travel trend in 2021. Even prior to COVID shutdowns, the industry was experiencing rapid growth in participation; and the pandemic has super charged this cycle.

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  • LARAMIE, Wyo., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid the ongoing pandemic and shifts toward outdoor recreation, campgrounds and RV parks report a major surge in bookings, a trend that is likely to continue for many years to come.
  • A recent survey of 2,100 campgrounds and RV parks nationwide performed by CampgroundViews.com found that 39% of locations report a 20-49% increase in advanced bookings for late summer and early fall.
  • The continuing surge in camper participation is tracking directly with the record RV sales and shipments reported by the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA).
  • Vacationing in the outdoors, -- particularly camping and RV travel -- has become the hottest travel trend in 2021.

Columbia Sportswear Company Releases 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Today, Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM) released its 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report , which includes performance highlights and progress made throughout 2020 in the three main areas of focus in its corporate responsibility strategy empowering people, sustaining places and responsible practices.

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  • Today, Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM) released its 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report , which includes performance highlights and progress made throughout 2020 in the three main areas of focus in its corporate responsibility strategy empowering people, sustaining places and responsible practices.
  • Despite a wildly challenging year, which affected operations across the globe, Corporate Responsibility remained a priority for Columbia Sportswear Company in 2020.
  • To learn more about Columbia Sportswear Companys corporate responsibility efforts, view the 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report here .
  • In addition to the Columbia brand, Columbia Sportswear Company also owns the Mountain Hardwear, SOREL and prAna brands.

54 Encore RV Resorts and Thousand Trails Campgrounds Earn 2021 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

CHICAGO, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Encore RV resorts and Thousand Trails campgrounds , which provide vacationers the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in top camping and RV resort destinations around the country, announced that 54 of their properties received the 2021 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice award.

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  • CHICAGO, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Encore RV resorts and Thousand Trails campgrounds , which provide vacationers the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in top camping and RV resort destinations around the country, announced that 54 of their properties received the 2021 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice award.
  • Two winners received the award for the first time in 2021, Lake & Shore RV Resort and White Oak Shores .
  • "Having 54 of our properties recognized with the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice award, with nearly half of them elevated to the Hall of Fame, really sets the value of the customer experience at our RV resorts and campgrounds apart," said Pat Zamora, vice president of marketing for Encore and Thousand Trails.
  • Encore RV resorts and Thousand Trails campgrounds are part of a network of more than 200 RV resorts and campgrounds across North America comprising more than 80,000 sites.

Robin Reimold Named New President and CEO of TeamCalifornia

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Her background in real estate, media and marketing makes her a perfect choice for the organization.

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  • Her background in real estate, media and marketing makes her a perfect choice for the organization.
  • In her free time, Reimold enjoys the wonderful outdoor activities that California has to offer, including camping, traveling, spending time at the beach and summer music festivals.
  • TeamCaliforniais a private, non-profit membership-based corporation that represents every city, county and EDC across the state to market their communities.
  • Hosts and participates in trade shows, conference and other marketing opportunities to pair site selectors with statewide candidates