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Mass. Park Feels Impact of Memorial Day Closure
Phase 1, part 2, of the Massachusetts reopening plan began Monday (May 25) — lifting some coronavirus restrictions, according to Western Mass News. One local campground told Western Mass News that although they are open again — they are still struggling. “It was...
Fireside Chats: How COVID Is Impacting Calif. Market
After a break for Memorial Day, WCM Fireside Chats is ready to get back in the swing of things as the show aims to explore issues and help disseminate information throughout the outdoor hospitality industry. On June 1, Dyana Kelley, the president and CEO of the...App My Community Tools Help Owners During COVID
Editor’s note: This column was written by Joe and Rose Duemig, founders of App My Community. App My Community, creator of individual, customizable mobile apps for resorts and campgrounds, have seen first-hand how the flexibility of a mobile app has enabled our...CampLife Introduces Way to Collect Digital Signatures
Reservation software provider CampLife has launched a digital signature and document storage service to help parks manage liability with legally binding agreements, save money on office supplies and staffing, and put guests at ease with no-contact check-in, according...Camp Gulf, Others Sue Over Shutdown of Private Beach
Several state governors ordered the closure of public beaches last spring to try to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. But do counties have the authority to close private beaches as well? That is one of the legal issues contained in a lawsuit filed by Miramar...Patience Paying Off For Austin East KOA Holiday Owner
Editor’s note: This story was written by Mike Gast, vice president of communications for Kampgrounds of America Inc. John T. Baker II is a very patient man. The Texas native was a Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) franchisee for three years before he had the...Texas Jellystone Parks Opening Major Water Features
As the weather heats up, growing numbers of families are enjoying the water slides, splash grounds, lazy rivers and other amenities and activities at the seven Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort locations across Texas, according to Jellystone Park...
