Still, for many in the RV park and campground sectors, it was a busy one, with a surge in RVing and camping that many in the industry are going to remember for a long time.
As the calendar flips to 2021, WOODALLSCM.com took a look back at the ten most popular stories on our website to get a snapshot of what the sector was focused on in 2020.
We hope you enjoy the trip down memory lane and look forward to sharing more memorable moments with our readers in the New Year.
Stories are listed from most popular to least popular per reader stats pulled from Google Analytics. As a reminder, the earlier COVID stories relayed information that was pertinent at the time. Changes were occurring pretty rapidly, so any information in those earlier stories should be checked for accuracy given that information may have changed due to new restrictions or rules.
- Coronavirus May Be Driving More To RV This Summer — It’s no secret that the coronavirus, which has been causing millions around the world to reevaluate their vacation plans, has reached the U.S.
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Calif., N.Y., Pa., Fla., Secure Wins Amid Coronavirus — Many park owners were thrown into limbo on Friday (March 20) as some states including, New York, California, Florida, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, saw government officials release orders that effectively closed parks in those states unless they were listed as an “essential service” due to the spread of COVID-19.
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Built on Historical Island, KOA Adapts to Flooding, COVID — Throughout history, the often-repeated stories of immigrants coming to the U.S. from foreign lands to pursue their dreams in business and in life has been the embodiment of the American Dream.
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Ahoy Matey! Texas Jellystone Opening Pirate Ship Unit — Kids who wonder what it would be like to have adventures on a pirate ship will soon be able to turn their dreams into reality.
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RVC to Open New 165-Site Tenn. Resort In Spring 2021 — RVC Outdoor Destinations has broken ground on a 165-site RV resort in the Pigeon Forge, Tenn. area, according to company officials.
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Michigan’s Private Campgrounds Are Preparing To Open — There are more than 1,000 campgrounds in Michigan, and most are family-owned small businesses, according to ABC 13.
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KOA Report Highlights Attitudes Towards Camping — There is no doubt that the COVID-19 crisis has had a significant impact on the RV park and campground sectors. Some states are loosening stay-at-home orders and are allowing park owners to open to transient campers, but still, many owners are left wondering when they may be able to open their doors for the summer season.
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Full-Time RVers Hunker Down as Many Wait Virus Out — While campground associations across the country work to have campgrounds and RV parks declared “essential businesses,” snowbirds and full-time RVers are hunkering down wherever they have spent the past few weeks or months.
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Jones: Virus Losses Not Covered By Most Insurance — The coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has park owners asking a variety of questions and keeping an eye on state and federal orders that may impact their parks.
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Couple Charged For Selling Illegal Adult Drinks at Park — The Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement said charges are pending against two people for selling adult slushies without a license at a campground in North East Township, according to Erie News Now.