"Number of Black campers growing, and outdoor industry is taking note"
"Is camping really everyone’s favorite outdoor activity? Maybe not quite yet when you consider minority groups, specifically Black campers. But
it appears we’re making some progress.
KOA (Kampgrounds of America Inc.) celebrated Black History Month in
February by releasing research dealing with the prevalence of camping
among Black Americans. The data shows continued growth in the number of Black Americans either packing up a tent, renting a cabin, or purchasing
an RV. KOA’s 2022 Black Community Camping Snapshot found 8 million Black camping households in the U.S. That’s a marked increase from the 3.1 million Black camping households KOA found the last time they looked in 2017.
In fact, it looks like Black camping has increased 158 percent over the
past five years. About 27 percent of those 8 million Black campers gave
it their first try in 2021. Despite those numbers, there’s still plenty
of room for growth.
By KOA’s own count, Black campers make up only a small percentage of the total 86.1 million camping households in the U.S.
Black campers “weren’t invited” into the outdoors
Earl B. Hunter, Jr.—founder and president of Black Folks Camp Too—says his organization isn’t trying to further segregate the outdoors. There’s already plenty of that, he said.
“There’s probably more (segregation in the outdoors) than in barbershops and churches,” Hunter said about the enjoyment of the outdoors. “What we want is for more Black folks to enjoy the 640 million acres of public
land that we pay for. Our job is to educate. We’re not here to twist
arms, we’re here to twist hearts.”"
[snip]
https://www.rvtravel.com/black-camper-numbers-growing-outdoor-industry-taking-note-rvt-1040b/
This is just a little ironic when you consider that our Black
camper told us that folks would be fleeing from RVing right about now. I don't think he ever gets tired of being wrong.
TB
On Monday, February 21, 2022 at 1:50:28 PM UTC-8, Technobarbarian wrote:
"Number of Black campers growing, and outdoor industry is taking note"
"Is camping really everyone’s favorite outdoor activity? Maybe not quite
yet when you consider minority groups, specifically Black campers. But
it appears we’re making some progress.
KOA (Kampgrounds of America Inc.) celebrated Black History Month in
February by releasing research dealing with the prevalence of camping
among Black Americans. The data shows continued growth in the number of
Black Americans either packing up a tent, renting a cabin, or purchasing
an RV. KOA’s 2022 Black Community Camping Snapshot found 8 million Black
camping households in the U.S. That’s a marked increase from the 3.1 >> million Black camping households KOA found the last time they looked in
2017.
In fact, it looks like Black camping has increased 158 percent over the
past five years. About 27 percent of those 8 million Black campers gave
it their first try in 2021. Despite those numbers, there’s still plenty
of room for growth.
By KOA’s own count, Black campers make up only a small percentage of the
total 86.1 million camping households in the U.S.
Black campers “weren’t invited†into the outdoors
Earl B. Hunter, Jr.—founder and president of Black Folks Camp Too—says
his organization isn’t trying to further segregate the outdoors. There’s
already plenty of that, he said.
“There’s probably more (segregation in the outdoors) than in barbershops
and churches,†Hunter said about the enjoyment of the outdoors. “What we
want is for more Black folks to enjoy the 640 million acres of public
land that we pay for. Our job is to educate. We’re not here to twist >> arms, we’re here to twist hearts.â€"
[snip]
https://www.rvtravel.com/black-camper-numbers-growing-outdoor-industry-taking-note-rvt-1040b/
This is just a little ironic when you consider that our Black
camper told us that folks would be fleeing from RVing right about now. I
don't think he ever gets tired of being wrong.
TB
I always thought various "Conferences" were the camping alternatives for black folks?
"Number of Black campers growing, and outdoor industry is taking note"
"Is camping really everyone’s favorite outdoor activity? Maybe not quite yet when you consider minority groups, specifically Black campers. But
it appears we’re making some progress.
KOA (Kampgrounds of America Inc.) celebrated Black History Month in
February by releasing research dealing with the prevalence of camping
among Black Americans. The data shows continued growth in the number of
Black Americans either packing up a tent, renting a cabin, or purchasing
an RV. KOA’s 2022 Black Community Camping Snapshot found 8 million Black camping households in the U.S. That’s a marked increase from the 3.1 million Black camping households KOA found the last time they looked in
2017.
In fact, it looks like Black camping has increased 158 percent over the
past five years. About 27 percent of those 8 million Black campers gave
it their first try in 2021. Despite those numbers, there’s still plenty
of room for growth.
By KOA’s own count, Black campers make up only a small percentage of the total 86.1 million camping households in the U.S.
Black campers “weren’t invited” into the outdoors
Earl B. Hunter, Jr.—founder and president of Black Folks Camp Too—says his organization isn’t trying to further segregate the outdoors. There’s already plenty of that, he said.
“There’s probably more (segregation in the outdoors) than in barbershops and churches,” Hunter said about the enjoyment of the outdoors. “What we want is for more Black folks to enjoy the 640 million acres of public
land that we pay for. Our job is to educate. We’re not here to twist
arms, we’re here to twist hearts.”"
[snip]
https://www.rvtravel.com/black-camper-numbers-growing-outdoor-industry-taking-note-rvt-1040b/
This is just a little ironic when you consider that our Black camper told us that folks would be fleeing from RVing right about now. I don't think he ever gets tired of being wrong.
film...@gmail.com wrote:
On Monday, February 21, 2022 at 1:50:28 PM UTC-8, Technobarbarian wrote:
"Number of Black campers growing, and outdoor industry is taking note"
"Is camping really everyone’s favorite outdoor activity? Maybe not >>> quite
yet when you consider minority groups, specifically Black campers. But
it appears we’re making some progress.
KOA (Kampgrounds of America Inc.) celebrated Black History Month in
February by releasing research dealing with the prevalence of camping
among Black Americans. The data shows continued growth in the number of
Black Americans either packing up a tent, renting a cabin, or purchasing >>> an RV. KOA’s 2022 Black Community Camping Snapshot found 8 million >>> Black
camping households in the U.S. That’s a marked increase from the 3.1 >>> million Black camping households KOA found the last time they looked in
2017.
In fact, it looks like Black camping has increased 158 percent over the
past five years. About 27 percent of those 8 million Black campers gave
it their first try in 2021. Despite those numbers, there’s still
plenty
of room for growth.
By KOA’s own count, Black campers make up only a small percentage >>> of the
total 86.1 million camping households in the U.S.
Black campers “weren’t invited†into the outdoors
Earl B. Hunter, Jr.—founder and president of Black Folks Camp
Too—says
his organization isn’t trying to further segregate the outdoors.
There’s
already plenty of that, he said.
“There’s probably more (segregation in the outdoors) than in >>> barbershops
and churches,†Hunter said about the enjoyment of the outdoors.
“What we
want is for more Black folks to enjoy the 640 million acres of public
land that we pay for. Our job is to educate. We’re not here to twist >>> arms, we’re here to twist hearts.â€"
[snip]
https://www.rvtravel.com/black-camper-numbers-growing-outdoor-industry-taking-note-rvt-1040b/
This is just a little ironic when you consider that our Black
camper told us that folks would be fleeing from RVing right about now. I >>> don't think he ever gets tired of being wrong.
TB
I always thought various "Conferences" were the camping alternatives
for black folks?
I think you're on to something. I allege that if campgrounds had fewer bluegrass festivals, and more BLM festivals, there would be more Black campers.
On 2/21/2022 6:08 PM, bfh wrote:
film...@gmail.com wrote:
On Monday, February 21, 2022 at 1:50:28 PM UTC-8, Technobarbarian
wrote:
"Number of Black campers growing, and outdoor industry is taking
note"
"Is camping really everyone’s favorite outdoor activity? >>>> Maybe not quite
yet when you consider minority groups, specifically Black campers.
But
it appears we’re making some progress.
KOA (Kampgrounds of America Inc.) celebrated Black History Month in
February by releasing research dealing with the prevalence of camping
among Black Americans. The data shows continued growth in the
number of
Black Americans either packing up a tent, renting a cabin, or
purchasing
an RV. KOA’s 2022 Black Community Camping Snapshot found 8
million Black
camping households in the U.S. That’s a marked increase >>>> from the 3.1
million Black camping households KOA found the last time they
looked in
2017.
In fact, it looks like Black camping has increased 158 percent
over the
past five years. About 27 percent of those 8 million Black campers
gave
it their first try in 2021. Despite those numbers, there’s
still plenty
of room for growth.
By KOA’s own count, Black campers make up only a small >>>> percentage of the
total 86.1 million camping households in the U.S.
Black campers “weren’t invited†into the outdoors
Earl B. Hunter, Jr.â€â€founder and president of Black Folks >>>> Camp Tooâ€â€says
his organization isn’t trying to further segregate the >>>> outdoors. There’s
already plenty of that, he said.
“There’s probably more (segregation in the outdoors)
than in barbershops
and churches,†Hunter said about the enjoyment of the
outdoors. “What we
want is for more Black folks to enjoy the 640 million acres of public
land that we pay for. Our job is to educate. We’re not here
to twist
arms, we’re here to twist hearts.â€Â"
[snip]
https://www.rvtravel.com/black-camper-numbers-growing-outdoor-industry-taking-note-rvt-1040b/
This is just a little ironic when you consider that our Black
camper told us that folks would be fleeing from RVing right about
now. I
don't think he ever gets tired of being wrong.
TB
I always thought various "Conferences" were the camping
alternatives for black folks?
I think you're on to something. I allege that if campgrounds had
fewer bluegrass festivals, and more BLM festivals, there would be
more Black campers.
Perish the thought! I don't like bluegrass much but I damn sure don't
want any of those asshole BLM hypocrites around where I "camp".
George.Anthony wrote:
On 2/21/2022 6:08 PM, bfh wrote:
film...@gmail.com wrote:
On Monday, February 21, 2022 at 1:50:28 PM UTC-8, Technobarbarian
wrote:
"Number of Black campers growing, and outdoor industry is taking
note"
"Is camping really everyone’s favorite outdoor activity?
Maybe not quite
yet when you consider minority groups, specifically Black campers.
But
it appears we’re making some progress.
KOA (Kampgrounds of America Inc.) celebrated Black History Month in >>>> February by releasing research dealing with the prevalence of camping >>>> among Black Americans. The data shows continued growth in the
number of
Black Americans either packing up a tent, renting a cabin, or
purchasing
an RV. KOA’s 2022 Black Community Camping Snapshot found 8
million Black
camping households in the U.S. That’s a marked increase >>>> from the 3.1
million Black camping households KOA found the last time they
looked in
2017.
In fact, it looks like Black camping has increased 158 percent
over the
past five years. About 27 percent of those 8 million Black campers
gave
it their first try in 2021. Despite those numbers, there’s
still plenty
of room for growth.
By KOA’s own count, Black campers make up only a small >>>> percentage of the
total 86.1 million camping households in the U.S.
Black campers “weren’t invited†into the outdoors
Earl B. Hunter, Jr. founder and president of Black Folks
Camp Too says
his organization isn’t trying to further segregate the >>>> outdoors. There’s
already plenty of that, he said.
“There’s probably more (segregation in the outdoors)
than in barbershops
and churches,†Hunter said about the enjoyment of the
outdoors. “What we
want is for more Black folks to enjoy the 640 million acres of public >>>> land that we pay for. Our job is to educate. We’re not here
to twist
arms, we’re here to twist hearts.†"
[snip]
https://www.rvtravel.com/black-camper-numbers-growing-outdoor-industry-taking-note-rvt-1040b/
This is just a little ironic when you consider that our Black
camper told us that folks would be fleeing from RVing right about
now. I
don't think he ever gets tired of being wrong.
TB
I always thought various "Conferences" were the camping
alternatives for black folks?
I think you're on to something. I allege that if campgrounds had
fewer bluegrass festivals, and more BLM festivals, there would be
more Black campers.
Perish the thought! I don't like bluegrass much but I damn sure don't
want any of those asshole BLM hypocrites around where I "camp".
But you were blamping before blamping was cool.
--
bill
Theory don't mean squat if it don't work.
On 2/21/2022 3:50 PM, Technobarbarian wrote:
You know, I couldn't tire of something that never happens. Although, I
"Number of Black campers growing, and outdoor industry is taking note"
"Is camping really everyone’s favorite outdoor activity? Maybe not
quite yet when you consider minority groups, specifically Black
campers. But it appears we’re making some progress.
KOA (Kampgrounds of America Inc.) celebrated Black History Month in
February by releasing research dealing with the prevalence of camping
among Black Americans. The data shows continued growth in the number
of Black Americans either packing up a tent, renting a cabin, or
purchasing an RV. KOA’s 2022 Black Community Camping Snapshot found 8
million Black camping households in the U.S. That’s a marked increase
from the 3.1 million Black camping households KOA found the last time
they looked in 2017.
In fact, it looks like Black camping has increased 158 percent over
the past five years. About 27 percent of those 8 million Black campers
gave it their first try in 2021. Despite those numbers, there’s still
plenty of room for growth.
By KOA’s own count, Black campers make up only a small percentage of
the total 86.1 million camping households in the U.S.
Black campers “weren’t invited” into the outdoors
Earl B. Hunter, Jr.—founder and president of Black Folks Camp Too—says >> his organization isn’t trying to further segregate the outdoors.
There’s already plenty of that, he said.
“There’s probably more (segregation in the outdoors) than in
barbershops and churches,” Hunter said about the enjoyment of the
outdoors. “What we want is for more Black folks to enjoy the 640
million acres of public land that we pay for. Our job is to educate.
We’re not here to twist arms, we’re here to twist hearts.”"
[snip]
https://www.rvtravel.com/black-camper-numbers-growing-outdoor-industry-taking-note-rvt-1040b/
This is just a little ironic when you consider that our Black
camper told us that folks would be fleeing from RVing right about now.
I don't think he ever gets tired of being wrong.
was wrong once. It was when I thought I was wrong but it turns out I was right. By the way, I said nothing about "fleeing from RVing." I did say
it will be a buyers market when the Covid purchasers go back to their
old ways.
On 2/21/2022 6:41 PM, George.Anthony wrote:
On 2/21/2022 3:50 PM, Technobarbarian wrote:
You know, I couldn't tire of something that never happens. Although, I
"Number of Black campers growing, and outdoor industry is taking note"
"Is camping really everyone’s favorite outdoor activity? Maybe not
quite yet when you consider minority groups, specifically Black
campers. But it appears we’re making some progress.
KOA (Kampgrounds of America Inc.) celebrated Black History Month in
February by releasing research dealing with the prevalence of camping
among Black Americans. The data shows continued growth in the number
of Black Americans either packing up a tent, renting a cabin, or
purchasing an RV. KOA’s 2022 Black Community Camping Snapshot found 8
million Black camping households in the U.S. That’s a marked increase
from the 3.1 million Black camping households KOA found the last time
they looked in 2017.
In fact, it looks like Black camping has increased 158 percent over
the past five years. About 27 percent of those 8 million Black campers
gave it their first try in 2021. Despite those numbers, there’s still
plenty of room for growth.
By KOA’s own count, Black campers make up only a small percentage of
the total 86.1 million camping households in the U.S.
Black campers “weren’t invited” into the outdoors
Earl B. Hunter, Jr.—founder and president of Black Folks Camp Too—says >>> his organization isn’t trying to further segregate the outdoors.
There’s already plenty of that, he said.
“There’s probably more (segregation in the outdoors) than in
barbershops and churches,” Hunter said about the enjoyment of the
outdoors. “What we want is for more Black folks to enjoy the 640
million acres of public land that we pay for. Our job is to educate.
We’re not here to twist arms, we’re here to twist hearts.”"
[snip]
https://www.rvtravel.com/black-camper-numbers-growing-outdoor-industry-taking-note-rvt-1040b/
This is just a little ironic when you consider that our Black >>> camper told us that folks would be fleeing from RVing right about now.
I don't think he ever gets tired of being wrong.
was wrong once. It was when I thought I was wrong but it turns out I was
right. By the way, I said nothing about "fleeing from RVing." I did say
it will be a buyers market when the Covid purchasers go back to their
old ways.
"George Anthony
Aug 3, 2021, 6:27:45 PM
"I get all the pessimism I can handle from the Biden crowd. I just
thought it interesting, especially since it sort of parrots my thinking.
I do believe there will be a glut of RVs in the next couple of years. It
will certainly be a buyers' market."
TB
"
On Monday, February 21, 2022 at 1:50:28 PM UTC-8, Technobarbarian wrote:
"Number of Black campers growing, and outdoor industry is taking note"
"Is camping really everyone’s favorite outdoor activity? Maybe not quite >> yet when you consider minority groups, specifically Black campers. But
it appears we’re making some progress.
KOA (Kampgrounds of America Inc.) celebrated Black History Month in
February by releasing research dealing with the prevalence of camping
among Black Americans. The data shows continued growth in the number of
Black Americans either packing up a tent, renting a cabin, or purchasing
an RV. KOA’s 2022 Black Community Camping Snapshot found 8 million Black >> camping households in the U.S. That’s a marked increase from the 3.1
million Black camping households KOA found the last time they looked in
2017.
In fact, it looks like Black camping has increased 158 percent over the
past five years. About 27 percent of those 8 million Black campers gave
it their first try in 2021. Despite those numbers, there’s still plenty
of room for growth.
By KOA’s own count, Black campers make up only a small percentage of the >> total 86.1 million camping households in the U.S.
Black campers “weren’t invited” into the outdoors
Earl B. Hunter, Jr.—founder and president of Black Folks Camp Too—says >> his organization isn’t trying to further segregate the outdoors. There’s >> already plenty of that, he said.
“There’s probably more (segregation in the outdoors) than in barbershops >> and churches,” Hunter said about the enjoyment of the outdoors. “What we >> want is for more Black folks to enjoy the 640 million acres of public
land that we pay for. Our job is to educate. We’re not here to twist
arms, we’re here to twist hearts.”"
[snip]
https://www.rvtravel.com/black-camper-numbers-growing-outdoor-industry-taking-note-rvt-1040b/
This is just a little ironic when you consider that our Black
camper told us that folks would be fleeing from RVing right about now. I
don't think he ever gets tired of being wrong.
TB
I always thought various "Conferences" were the camping alternatives for black folks?
George Stevens
George.Anthony wrote:pop up. But... I didn't get into "blamping" until the early nineties.
On 2/21/2022 6:08 PM, bfh wrote:But you were blamping before blamping was cool.
film...@gmail.com wrote:
On Monday, February 21, 2022 at 1:50:28 PM UTC-8, Technobarbarian
wrote:
"Number of Black campers growing, and outdoor industry is taking note" >>>>>
"Is camping really everyone’s favorite outdoor activity? >>>>> Maybe not quite
yet when you consider minority groups, specifically Black campers. But >>>>> it appears we’re making some progress.
KOA (Kampgrounds of America Inc.) celebrated Black History Month in
February by releasing research dealing with the prevalence of camping >>>>> among Black Americans. The data shows continued growth in the
number of
Black Americans either packing up a tent, renting a cabin, or
purchasing
an RV. KOA’s 2022 Black Community Camping Snapshot found 8
million Black
camping households in the U.S. That’s a marked increase from
the 3.1
million Black camping households KOA found the last time they
looked in
2017.
In fact, it looks like Black camping has increased 158 percent over
the
past five years. About 27 percent of those 8 million Black campers
gave
it their first try in 2021. Despite those numbers, there’s
still plenty
of room for growth.
By KOA’s own count, Black campers make up only a small >>>>> percentage of the
total 86.1 million camping households in the U.S.
Black campers “weren’t invited†into the outdoors
Earl B. Hunter, Jr.â€â€founder and president of Black Folks >>>>> Camp Tooâ€â€says
his organization isn’t trying to further segregate the >>>>> outdoors. There’s
already plenty of that, he said.
“There’s probably more (segregation in the outdoors)
than in barbershops
and churches,†Hunter said about the enjoyment of the
outdoors. “What we
want is for more Black folks to enjoy the 640 million acres of public >>>>> land that we pay for. Our job is to educate. We’re not here
to twist
arms, we’re here to twist hearts.â€Â"
[snip]
https://www.rvtravel.com/black-camper-numbers-growing-outdoor-industry-taking-note-rvt-1040b/
This is just a little ironic when you consider that our Black
camper told us that folks would be fleeing from RVing right about
now. I
don't think he ever gets tired of being wrong.
TB
I always thought various "Conferences" were the camping alternatives
for black folks?
I think you're on to something. I allege that if campgrounds had
fewer bluegrass festivals, and more BLM festivals, there would be
more Black campers.
Perish the thought! I don't like bluegrass much but I damn sure don't
want any of those asshole BLM hypocrites around where I "camp".
Yep, since about 1980. I'm now on my sixth RV, not including tents and a
On 2/21/2022 9:20 PM, bfh wrote:
George.Anthony wrote:pop up. But... I didn't get into "blamping" until the early nineties.
On 2/21/2022 6:08 PM, bfh wrote:But you were blamping before blamping was cool.
film...@gmail.com wrote:
On Monday, February 21, 2022 at 1:50:28 PM UTC-8, Technobarbarian
wrote:
"Number of Black campers growing, and outdoor industry is taking note" >>>>>
"Is camping really everyone’s favorite outdoor activity?
Maybe not quite
yet when you consider minority groups, specifically Black campers. But >>>>> it appears we’re making some progress.
KOA (Kampgrounds of America Inc.) celebrated Black History Month in >>>>> February by releasing research dealing with the prevalence of camping >>>>> among Black Americans. The data shows continued growth in the
number of
Black Americans either packing up a tent, renting a cabin, or
purchasing
an RV. KOA’s 2022 Black Community Camping Snapshot found 8
million Black
camping households in the U.S. That’s a marked increase from
the 3.1
million Black camping households KOA found the last time they
looked in
2017.
In fact, it looks like Black camping has increased 158 percent over >>>>> the
past five years. About 27 percent of those 8 million Black campers >>>>> gave
it their first try in 2021. Despite those numbers, there’s
still plenty
of room for growth.
By KOA’s own count, Black campers make up only a small
percentage of the
total 86.1 million camping households in the U.S.
Black campers “weren’t invited†into the outdoors
Earl B. Hunter, Jr. founder and president of Black Folks
Camp Too says
his organization isn’t trying to further segregate the
outdoors. There’s
already plenty of that, he said.
“There’s probably more (segregation in the outdoors)
than in barbershops
and churches,†Hunter said about the enjoyment of the >>>>> outdoors. “What we
want is for more Black folks to enjoy the 640 million acres of public >>>>> land that we pay for. Our job is to educate. We’re not here
to twist
arms, we’re here to twist hearts.†" >>>>> [snip]
https://www.rvtravel.com/black-camper-numbers-growing-outdoor-industry-taking-note-rvt-1040b/
This is just a little ironic when you consider that our Black
camper told us that folks would be fleeing from RVing right about >>>>> now. I
don't think he ever gets tired of being wrong.
TB
I always thought various "Conferences" were the camping alternatives >>>> for black folks?
I think you're on to something. I allege that if campgrounds had
fewer bluegrass festivals, and more BLM festivals, there would be
more Black campers.
Perish the thought! I don't like bluegrass much but I damn sure don't
want any of those asshole BLM hypocrites around where I "camp".
Yep, since about 1980. I'm now on my sixth RV, not including tents and a
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