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Mich. Campgrounds Still Await Green Light to Reopen
With Michigan State Parks set to open in late June and many private campgrounds still closed, Memorial Day weekend is going to feel different for many Michigan campers, and private park owners throughout the state are going to feel the financial sting, according to...
OCOA’s Grassroots Effort Leads To May 21 Reopening
There is light at the end of the tunnel for Ohio park owners as Gov. Mike DeWine announced a May 21 reopening date for campgrounds. The date is key for many park owners as it allows them to be open for Memorial Day weekend, typically one of the busiest weekends of the...
Virtual Summit Sees Success With Unique Format
No one could blame Mark Koep, the founder and lead developer of the Back to Camping Summit, for wanting to take a few days off after hosting the virtual conference from May 11-12. The Summit went from idea to its opening day in about four weeks, meaning Koep has been...KOA Report: Data Indicates Campers Eager to Camp
One of the key takeaways from Kampgrounds of America Inc.’s (KOA) Special Report: North American Camping and the Effects of COVID-19, according to Toby O’Rourke, the company’s CEO and president, is the enthusiasm of campers, with many indicating that...La. Parks Entering Phase One Of State’s Plan
Lisa Thibodaux, executive director of the Louisiana Association of RV Parks and Campground (LARVC), told WOODALLSCM.com today (May 12) that RV parks and campgrounds were set to move into Phase One as Lousiana’s governor plans to lift the state’s...RoverPass Announces $5M Stimulus Fund For Parks
RoverPass, an online RV park directory and reservation system, announced during the Back to Camping Summit on Monday (May 11) that it had created a $5 million stimulus fund for RV parks and campgrounds that were current RoverPass customers. During a session entitled...
Virtual Summit Attracts More Than 500 On First Day
The Back to Camping Summit finishes off its two-day run today (May 12) with 10 information sessions. The event successfully completed its opening day with praise from attendees and partners about the smooth user experience and presentations. Live sessions complete...
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...Virtual Summit Kicks Off Today With Slew of Sessions
The Back to Camping Summit held a special event last night (May 10) with a session by Kelley Halter on resiliency and how park owners can apply a resilient attitude to their operations and team. Today is the main kickoff for the virtual summit that stretches through...