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Jellystone Preparing to Host 2022 Symposium in S.C.
Camp Jellystone will hold its annual Symposium from Nov. 6 to 9 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and the Charleston Area Convention Center in North Charleston, S.C. “This year’s theme is ‘We’ve Got Character,’” said Marley Behnke, Camp Jellystone’s director of franchise...
Traveling Workers Can Help Boost Park Occupancy
Should private parks rent their RV sites or rental accommodations to construction workers? It’s a question many park operators confront, particularly as growing numbers of construction crews scour the nation looking for parks that can accommodate their workers for...
Ala. Owner to Host Investor Connection Conference
Entrepreneurs have traditionally struggled to find lenders who are knowledgeable about the private park business and are willing to invest in new parks and park expansions. But thanks to the initiative of Alabama park owner Ed Bridgman, the outdoor hospitality...
Fmr. Owner O’Leary Donates to Food Relief Program
While George O’Leary recently made headlines with his $1 million donation to help fund scholarships to the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds’ annual National School of RV Park and Campground Management, the developer of the two Rincon Country RV...
More Investors Eye Mrkt. as Site Demand Increases
Rising consumer interest in camping has paved the way for record RV sales and dramatically increased demand for campsites across the country. It’s a trend that was underway before the pandemic and only intensified as fears of the coronavirus prompted ever-increasing...
‘Lassen RV Resort’ Offers ‘Welcoming’ Environment
Like many entrepreneurs, Ben and Danelle Jansen wanted to create a new vision for their lives and they saw the campground business as a great opportunity to blend their interests in the outdoors, art and community. They purchased Lassen RV Resort in McArthur, Calif.,...
‘Evergreen’ Hosts Deaf Campers, Storm Hits During Stay
Evergreen Campsites & Resort in Wild Rose, Wis., has been hosting the Wisconsin Deaf Association every Labor Day weekend for the past seven years. But this year, the 480-site Wild Rose, Wis. campground had the honor of also hosting deaf camping enthusiasts from 25...Fla., Ala. Joint Conference Attracts More Than 300
Despite rising fuel costs and continuing supply chain issues, the campground industry continues to experience record growth. “The enthusiasm continues for camping,” said Nichole Poisson, franchise development manager for Billings, Mont.-based Kampgrounds of America...Fla., Ala. Associations Kick Off Daytona Beach Conf.
More than 250 private park operators, vendors and industry officials are in Daytona Beach, Fla., this week as the Florida and Alabama RV Park & Campground Associations celebrate it’s annual Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo. The June 6-8 conference at...Ariz’s J&H RV Park Celebrates 40 Years on Sunday
J & H RV Park in Flagstaff, Ariz., a three-time recipient of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds’ (ARVC) Small Park of the Year Award, will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Sunday (June 5) with a dinner and music for guests and old friends....
