Social Distancing Trend Boosts Local Recreation Outlets

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The RV Industry Association reported record sales in the midst of the pandemic.

With so many limitations and restrictions in place, many people decided to explore closer to home and enjoy the great outdoors.

The silver lining under such a massive dark cloud was the renewed appreciation Butte residents expressed for what Montana’s outdoors had to offer.

Recreational outlets like Copper City RV Center, 5200 Harrison Ave., and Staack’s Motorsports, 102 E. Galena St., reaped some of the benefits.

By April, seasoned campers, along with new customers needing to get away from it all, were headed to RV dealerships, shopping for travel trailers, fifth wheels, motorhomes, or truck and pop-up campers.

“We had a solid year,” said Doug McCollum, owner of Copper City RV Center. “For many, the need to get away was certainly heightened.”

McCollum expects more of the same this year and predicts people will continue to avoid congested areas and stay closer to home.

Check out the full article from Montana Standard here.