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Alberta campgrounds
appear headed for
another busy year
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In-person KOA SPRING BREAK FAMILIES
Buyer’s Workshop PACK JELLYSTONE PARK
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Campground News, your FREE weekly online magazine ISSUE 608 | March 5th, 2021
INDUSTRY news
with Editor Jamie Macready
Spring break families pack Jellystone
Park Camp-Resorts
CINCINNATI – Cabin fever several other reasons families
is leading to a huge increase are staying at Jellystone
in spring break cabin bookings Park this year. “Most of our
at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park locations are within a two- or
Camp-Resorts. Over half
three-hour drive of a major
of the family camping and
city – which eliminates air
glamping chain’s more than
75 locations are welcoming travel – and parents feel more
guests, including some which comfortable staying in their
are opening early. own cabin or RV, rather than
Jellystone Park locations at a hotel. Plus, camping is
are famous for providing the original form of social
families with attractions such distancing.” He added that
as pools, water slides and theme park restrictions and
splashgrounds, activities cancelled spring break events
including jumping pillows,
are prompting more families
wagon rides and foam parties,
to book glamping and camping
and interactions with Yogi Bear
costumed characters. vacations.
View the list of open parks Jellystone Park locations
below. continue to use the sanitation
“Like everything else, spring and social distancing
break looks very different this procedures they introduced
year because of COVID-19,” last year. Many are holding
said Trent Hershenson, vice theme weekends and special
president of Marketing, who events, such as Easter
noted Jellystone Park 2021 egg hunts with Yogi Bear.
reservations are up 136% so
Hershenson suggests guests
far this year, driven by a huge
contact the park they plan to
increase in spring
break bookings. “Parents are visit for current information
eager to get their families on the status of attractions
out of the house, especially and activities, which vary by
those of us who have been location.
living through one of the worst Last year, Jellystone Park
winters in years.” saw a huge uptick in families
Hershenson encourages visiting for the first time. There
parents to make late winter
are tips for planning a great
and spring reservations now,
spring break camping vacation
as cabins and RV sites are
booking up quickly. on the Jellystone Park blog:
Besides the cabin fever https://www.campjellystone.
resulting from the pandemic, com/top-tips/.
Hershenson says there are Source: Press Release
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INDUSTRY NEWS Outdoor luxury reinvented LOGAN, OHIO - What and a kayak/canoe launch area. was once hilltop farmland The resort is located just 1.5 is becoming luxury resort miles from Route 33 at state camping in the Hocking Route 664 and only minutes Hills at Lake Logan. Hilltop from the Hocking Hills State Resorts invites guest to Park, dining, shopping, and enjoy a variety of outdoor outdoor activities. After a day luxury accommodations all of adventure, Hilltop Resorts in a resort setting, creating is the perfect place to build a a great place for reunions, campfire, toast smores, and bridal parties, group camping, enjoy the sunset. and family outings. Guest The Hilltop Clubhouse at Hilltop Resorts can enjoy features modern restrooms tent camping, RV camping, and a 24-hour coin laundry on and deluxe cabin rentals all the first floor with a recreation in one resort. In addition, hall, camp store, and office on Hilltop Resorts offers teepees, the second floor. The inviting glamping tents, and a covered porch facing the recreation wagon! There are so many area is waiting for you to enjoy options at Hilltop it is truly an ice cream while rocking camping your way! away and enjoying the hilltop Surrounded by 90 acres of view. Have a special event beautiful mature forest, there coming up? The recreation is plenty of room to roam and hall is available to rent for explore. A nature trail heads gatherings up to 85 guests. down to the shore of Lake Full Article: Logan with a dock for fishing https://bit.ly/3sPA0Jp industrye-news.com March 5th, 2021 | CAMPGROUND NEWS 3
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Pennsylvania revises order on gatherings
and lifts out-of-state travel restrictions
As COVID-19 cases continue of maximum occupancy,
to decline and the state’s regardless of venue size.
vaccination plan is amplified, Core public health measures
the Wolf Administration such as face covering
announced revised and lifted (mask-wearing), social
mitigation restrictions that are distancing, and hand hygiene
effective statewide today. still must be enforced.
“Pennsylvania is taking The 20% of maximum
a measured approach to occupancy is permitted only
revising or lifting mitigation if attendees and workers
orders,” Gov. Wolf said. “The are able to comply with the
reason we are seeing cases 6-foot physical distancing
drop can be attributed, in requirement.
part, to people following the -Eliminate out-of-state travel
mitigation efforts we have in restrictions. In November,
place. Mask-wearing, social The revised mitigations distancing, and hand hygiene the Department of Health
distancing and hand hygiene rstrictions announced today still must be enforced. provided an updated travel
are making a difference and order requiring anyone
include: The 15% of maximum
need to continue even as we over the age of 11 who
-Revised maximum occupancy is permitted only
see more and more people visits from another state
occupancy limits for indoor if attendees and workers
fully vaccinated. We need to provide evidence of a
events to allow for 15% are able to comply with the negative COVID-19 test or
to balance protecting public
health with leading the state of maximum occupancy, 6-foot physical distancing place themselves in a travel
to a robust economic recovery. regardless of venue size. requirement. quarantine for 14 days upon
We are lifting mitigation efforts Core public health measures -Revised maximum entering Pennsylvania.
only when we believe it is safe such as face covering occupancy limits for outdoor Full Article:
to do so.” (mask-wearing), social events to allow for 20% https://bit.ly/3kMjVkV
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Care Camps announces major
partnership with Patrick Industries
ELKHART, Indiana: One cancer to experience the
of the RV and marine outdoors through 135
industries’ largest suppliers special oncology camps
has joined the cause to help that serve every community
more children with cancer throughout the US and
experience the healing power Canada. At Care Camps, kids
of the outdoors through a new learn to appreciate nature,
cause marketing partnership along with growing life-long
with Care Camps. They kicked friendships with other kids
off their partnership with a
who understand exactly
substantial first-time gift this
what they are going through.
week and are making plans for
Through Care Camps, many
additional ways to partner with
kids have gotten to experience
the charity.
the outdoors for the first time
Well known in the leisure
and have grown up to be the
lifestyle space, Patrick
next generation of camping
Industries is a major
enthusiasts!
manufacturer and distributor
of component and building As the number of children
products for the recreational impacted by cancer grows
vehicle, marine, manufactured each year, along with the cost
housing, and various other of medical treatment, so does
industrial markets. the need for additional funding
Patrick has experienced to help the kids.
significant growth over Care Camps Director of
the last several years and Development Jennifer Mercer
is now managing over said, “The Patrick team and
190 manufacturing and their leadership have shown
distribution facilities located an incredible heart for giving
across the United States, back to make a difference in
Canada, Europe, and Asia. the lives of these kids. Their
As part of that growth, the initial donation along with
group is enhancing their planned future employee
corporate social responsibility
engagement and cause
platform with a new
marketing initiatives will bring
partnership with the charity
the outdoors experience
best known for helping kids
to thousands of kids who
impacted by cancer to find
otherwise would not have
hope, happiness, and the
transformational healing had this chance. We hope the
power of the outdoors. employees and customers of
Patrick’s Executive Vice cancer with unique outdoor formed a partnership between Patrick are proud to work with
President of Sales Jeff Rodino camping experiences that this organization and all of a company who has chosen to
said, “Our Patrick family is will create special life-long our Patrick teams throughout give back and support so many
extremely excited and very memories. Care Camps’ vision the country to support such a kids with the opportunity to
humbled to partner with and drive is an excellent match great cause.” find hope, happiness, and
Care Camps in their mission with Patrick’s core values Care Camps provides healing in the outdoors.”
to provide children battling and we are honored to have opportunities for kids with Source: Press Release
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Biden gives small businesses exclusive
access to Paycheck Protection Program
PRESIDENT Joe Biden said too much. Biden said the
his administration is seeking stimulus would provide $50
to help small businesses by billion to help the hardest hit
giving them exclusive access small businesses after the
to the Paycheck Protection paycheck program expires.
Program for two weeks, and "Critics say the plan is too
he called on lawmakers to big," Biden said of his rescue
pass his $1.9 trillion stimulus plan. "Let me ask the rhetorical
plan to provide additional question: What would you
assistance. have me cut? What would you
From Wednesday, Feb. 24, leave out?"
through Tuesday, March 9, only Democrats are beginning
businesses with fewer than the final push for Biden's
20 employees will be able to stimulus this week, dropping
Feb. 22, at the White House. The Biden administration is
apply for relief through the any pretense of bipartisanship
"They're getting crushed." seeking to boost the economy
program, which provides loans to quickly pass the package
to pay workers. He said 400,000 small amid the pandemic by pushing before an earlier round of
"Small businesses are the businesses have closed during his stimulus plan, which has benefits runs out.
engines of our economic the pandemic and "millions run into opposition from GOP Full Article:
progress," Biden said Monday, more are hanging by a thread." lawmakers who say it costs https://bit.ly/2O6xqzY
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Greg Bender named VP and GM of
Ocean Lakes Family Campground
Outgoing Vice President and General Manager, Lance Thompson, announces his retirement
after 36 years of dedication to Ocean Lakes Family Campground and The Jackson Companies
Greg Bender
MYRTLE BEACH, SC graduating from Marion High Cars. He took over the facilities. In 2019, Greg
- Ocean Lakes Family School. He trained to be a campground’s Laundry and was named Ocean Lakes’
Campground, a division of Golf Car mechanic, the Shop Vending operations in 2004. Assistant General Manager,
The Jackson Companies, has Supervisor, and quickly learned Bender continued to develop in preparation for Lance’s
promoted Greg Bender to about Golf Car sales. Ocean Lakes Golf Car Sales retirement.
Vice President and General Greg was awarded the and Service, building a strong On March 9, 2021, Lance
Manager. He is responsible for company’s top honor by being reputation in the region, and Thompson, Ocean Lakes’
leading the overall operations named the Nelson & Mary capitalizing on the custom golf Vice President and General
of Ocean Lakes Family Emily Jackson Teammate car market. Manager celebrated his 36th
Campground upon Lance of the Year in 1997. “I will Today, Ocean Lakes Golf anniversary with The Jackson
Thompson’s retirement on always be grateful for the Cars is a leader in the golf car Companies and Ocean Lakes
March 31st. opportunities that our founders industry, earning prestigious Family Campground, and on
Bender grew up in Ocean Mr. and Mrs. Jackson provided award recognition, Club Car’s March 31, 2021, Lance will be
Lakes, spending time at me early on,” explains Greg. coveted Black & Gold Elite retiring from the company.
the Annual Lease Site his “I have worked with Lance for status beginning in 2017 Tugging at the hearts of
parents purchased in 1974. more than 30 years, not only through today. all of us, Lance explained,
He began his career more has he been my teammate The distinction puts Ocean “I will be forever grateful to
than 30 years ago in Ocean and my friend but also a great Lakes Golf Cars in the top 10 the Jackson family for giving
Lakes’ oceanfront Arcade. mentor.” percent of Club Car dealers me the opportunity to spend
“I was very fortunate that a As Bender continued to worldwide. To earn Elite my entire career with such a
friend and teammate of mine broaden his knowledge and status, Ocean Lakes Golf wonderful company. I could
encouraged me to come to leadership skills, he became Cars achieved extraordinary not have asked for a better
work at Ocean Lakes in March Ocean Lakes Golf Cars’ levels of sales and service, group of owners or a better
of 1988,” commented Greg. Manager in 1997. He was demonstrated exceptional group of fellow teammates.”
“It has been the best decision instrumental in the growth financial performance, Announcing Greg
I could have ever made.” of the campground’s Golf implemented successful Bender’s promotion, Lance
He continued to work his Car rental program, with a marketing strategies, commented, “Greg has been
way up in the company, after fleet exceeding 900 Club and maintained top-notch an outstanding member of
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our management team. He Association of RV Parks and
models the kind of attitude Campgrounds (ARVC) six
and leadership abilities that times. Ocean Lakes received
have garnered him respect the TripAdvisor® 2019 Hall of
and admiration among our Fame Certificate given only to
entire team and throughout businesses that have received
the community.” a Certificate of Excellence for
“Greg has big shoes to five consecutive years based
fill but his background and on guest reviews.
knowledge of Ocean Lakes Ocean Lakes Family
and our culture of serving Campground is a division of
others were critical elements The Jackson Companies, a
in his selection as Lance’s family-owned enterprise that
successor as Vice President includes Prestwick Golf &
and General Manager,” Country Club, Ocean Lakes
explains Dennis Wade, CEO of About Ocean Lakes largest in the United States. Properties, Crystal Lake
The Jackson Companies. Family Campground Located in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Mobile Home Village, Ocean
“Our entire team is Ocean Lakes Family it has received numerous Lakes RV Center, Ocean
behind Greg 100% and Campground, a division of awards for excellence. It is the Lakes Golf Cars, and the
we look forward to many The Jackson Companies, is 2017 National Mega RV Park master-planned development
great things from him in the largest campground on of the Year and has received SayeBrook.
the future.” the East Coast and one of the that honor from the National Source: Press Release
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In-person KOA Buyer’s Workshop
set for April 10-11
KAMPGROUNDS of America finished 2020 nearly on
Inc. will be returning to its par with its 2019 record
popular in-person format
performance, despite the
when it hosts its next KOA
Buyer’s Workshop April 10-11 delayed opening of many
at the San Antonio/Alamo KOA campgrounds in North
Holiday in Texas. America.
Prior to 2020, Kampgrounds “We saw record months
of America Inc. hosted
multiple Buyer’s Workshops last summer and fall despite
each year throughout the the pandemic,” Brownfield
U.S., all aimed at providing said. “KOA camping was the
potential new campground perfect answer for millions of
owners with the guidance
North Americans eager to get
and information they need to
make an informed decision on back outside and enjoy nature
future campground ownership. in a safe, secure environment.”
In October 2020 due to the The cost of the April 10-11
COVID-19 pandemic, KOA
KOA Buyer’s Workshop is $250
took their Buyer’s Workshop
virtual, hosting more than 70 per person or $300 per couple,
attendees for the first-of-its- and includes all materials as
kind event. well as one breakfast and two
“While the Virtual KOA lunches. The San Antonio/
Buyer’s Workshop was a
resounding success, we Alamo KOA Holiday is the
know there is nothing like host campground for the KOA
being there in person,” said Buyer's Workshop.
KOA Director of Franchise
KOA is currently accepting
Development Larry
Brownfield. “We’re all looking registrations for the April
forward to personally meeting 10-11 Buyer's Workshop. Just
and interacting with all of call 800-548-7239 or email
our attendees, and ensuring dflanagan@koa.net.
we provide them all of the
knowledge and experience Kampgrounds of America
our 59-year-old company Inc. is the long-established
has to offer as they begin leader in the camping industry,
their journey to campground with 525 locations throughout
ownership.”
the U.S. and Canada. The
KOA Buyer’s Workshop
attendees will learn all of company was born on the
the details of campground Bank and Leavitt Recreation & American campers flocking to banks of the Yellowstone
ownership, campground Hospitality Insurance. campgrounds and purchasing River in Billings, Montana and
management, insurance and Brownfield said camping recreational vehicles. KOA
Billings is still the site of KOA’s
finance from KOA experts, as is now the absolute star enjoyed a string of nine
well as from the leaders of of the outdoor industry, years of year-over-year record home office.
KOA partners Independence with millions of new North performance. The company Source: Press Release
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2021 NJ Campground Guide out now
throughout the 6 regions of camping trips throughout the
the state. There are also two year, are a seasonal camper, or
great recipes, Campfire French
new to camping, the vacation
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Jersey Fresh Clams, that guide will provide you with
readers can easily create at valuable information to make
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If readers want to get the exciting and unforgettable.
most out of their New Jersey
The official guide for
campcation, they need to take
a look at the advertisements camping in New Jersey is
throughout the vacation guide. published annually by New
The advertisers in the vacation Jersey Campground Owners
guide are dedicated to helping
Association (NJCOA).
campers enjoy every aspect
of their campcation. Readers It is free and available for
will discover advertisements you to order online or view
from campgrounds, tourism in digital format at www.
regions, attractions, RV GoCampingNJ.com. You can
insurance companies, RV
also call us at (609) 545-0145
dealers, and a RV rental
company. to order your free copy.
Whether you take several Source: Press Release
THE 2021 edition of the easy reference.
New Jersey Campground & The 2021 vacation guide
Outdoor Lodging Vacation features stories on seasonal
Guide is officially here! camping and an infographic
The campground and on campground etiquette. The
outdoor lodging vacation feature article in this years’
guides continue to feature vacation guide was written by
detailed listings of the 95 guest columnist Girl Camper,
NJCOA campground members Janine Petitt. In her article,
along with an easy-to-read Janine communicates her
state map highlighting wealth of knowledge and
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quick reference chart starts sharing 8 tips for newcomers
the beginning of each region to camping. Old hats at
which helps readers locate camping can also benefit
amenities that are important to from the tips in her article.
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ARVC leadership profile: Wade Elliott
passionately about what RV
parks should do. There was a
gentleman there that didn't
know me, his name was
David L. Berg. He turned to
somebody and said, “I don't
know this guy. What park
does he own?” Someone
told him, “He doesn't own an
RV park. He’s a vendor.” And
that's how I always wanted to
be seen, as a member of the
group, helping people in our
industry and our association
understand the right way to do
something and to give them a
way to solve their problems.
Utility Supply Group
was recently acquired by
Rexel USA Inc. How will
the acquisition impact
campground owners?
In one way, it'll be business
as usual. We still have all the
same products and we've
got the same warehouses
and systems. The addition,
and the beauty of it, is that
we were bought by a large
electrical wholesale and retail
operation that operates across
the United States and Canada.
So now there are over 400
branches where we have
AFTER successful careers being the source of answers You’ve also served on
access to all their materials,
as a naval submarine officer for the electrical part of an RV ARVC’s Public Affairs
and they have access to our
and naval nuclear power park. That’s why I endeavor Committee and as chair of
pedestals. If someone calls
plant engineer as well as in to belong to the board of the the Supplier Council. Why do
me and says they’re building
commercial banking, finance National Electric Code (NEC) you feel it's important to be
a park and they need their
and database marketing, what and the standards technical involved in so many different
electrical layout done, we
led you to get involved in the panel and the NFPA 1194. I get aspects of the industry? can still do that. We can
campground industry? on these boards and panels It's important for me to give recommend the pedestals and
I always wanted to have my that really don’t have anything back to the organization and the wire and the distribution
own business. I think that’s to do with sales when you to the industry. A number of panel, all those things that
how a lot of RV park owners look at them directly, but years ago, I was on the ARVC we've done in the past. But
got into this industry. There when Utility Supply Group Business Forum and we were we can also now provide all
was a larger company that becomes the place you go to having a meeting with the the other electrical pieces
was going to shut this part of for answers, and oh, by the board of directors down in that a campground needs,
their business down, and I felt way, they’ve got pedestals, Amelia Island, Fla. We were not only for their RV sites, but
I could take it over and provide that’s what I was looking to in small groups and I was also for all their buildings. In
the value-add proposition of provide. leading the meeting, talking many cases, we can even help
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recommend an electrician. or if you want patio sites
There are now many first- and sewers at all the sites
time owners that are either and those types of things. If
buying parks or building them you’re buying a green field, go
from scratch. What advice to association meetings and
would you give them from an
talk with designers that that
electrical perspective?
that have designed RV parks.
If you’re buying a park,
There are plenty of them who
know what you’re getting.
Know what’s in the ground. know what they’re talking
Find out what it will take from about who follow the NFPA
an electrical infrastructure 1194 code. It’s also important
perspective, not only to get to hire an electrical contractor
it up to code, but to get it to that knows the code for RV
a place where it’s a park that parks and has done the work
you want. If you’re buying a before. RV parks are different
park that’s a diamond in the
than almost anything else
rough, you’re going to have to
electrically. You don't want to
put some sweat equity into
it. If you're going for a higher- you’re going to have to bring to think about if you want do it wrong.
end park and you've got 30 it up to code to get it up to lights or meters or if you Source:
amp and it's only intermittent, 50 amp. You may also want want an upper-end pedestal https://bit.ly/3qg6qva
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Campground adds solar array
to power store, cabins and RVs
park has also converted to
LED lighting and planted more
than 375 trees and bushes.
More planting is planned for
the spring with the goal of
adding to the beauty of the
campground and reducing air
and noise pollution generated
by the nearby expressway.
The Kansas City East/Oak
Grove KOA Holiday is located
at 303 NE 3rd Street in Oak
Grove, Missouri. To make
reservations, please call
Kansas City East/Oak Grove
KOA Holiday at (816) 690-6660
or by visiting their website at:
https://bit.ly/386H4JV
ABOUT KAMPGROUNDS
OF AMERICA
Kampgrounds of America,
KANSAS City East/Oak Inc. (KOA) is the world’s
Grove KOA Holiday has largest system of open-to-
created an innovative, green the-public campgrounds with
project to bring power to more than 520 locations
their camping guests. The across the U.S. and Canada.
campground is unveiling a The industry leader in outdoor
newly-constructed solar array hospitality, KOA’s family of
capable of supplying all of the campground brands – KOA
power needs for the location Journey, KOA Holiday and
and its campers. KOA Resort – offer sites and
Located east of Kansas electricity is our third highest expected to save over 15,000 amenities designed for every
City near Oak Grove, the expense,” says campground tons of CO2 over its lifetime. type of camping experience.
new solar field has the ability owner Andrea Nuemann. This is equivalent planting The company was founded 58
to produce over 470,000 “This is their temporary home 360,000 trees or a 31-million- years ago in Billings, Mont.,
kWh of power annually. The away from home and modern mile reduction in auto miles. and today serves more than
average American home, in RVs have multiple devices to
“Campers by definition a million camping families
comparison, generally requires power from air conditioners
appreciate nature so we think each year, who rely on the
about 10,000 kWh each year. to TVs and everything in
This means the campground’s many will like that the park has standards of excellence and
between.”
solar array would be able to gone solar,” affirms Nuemann. unique outdoor adventures
In addition to creating a
power nearly 50 homes. reliable power supply, the Implementing solar power KOA is known for.
“Campground guests new solar array is a green is just one of the many ways For more information, visit
use more electricity than initiative that will reduce CO2 that Nuemann is making her https://koa.com/.
most people realize. In fact, emissions. The system is campground greener. The Source: Press Release
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At Care Camps, we believe healing
doesn't just happen in hospitals
OUR mission is and their families. allowed us to raise
to allow children The Camp Directors $1.88 million, just shy
living with cancer were very innovative
of the $2million goal.
to enjoy the joy, and quickly adapted
healing, and freedom to new forms of You can view
that comes from programming to our Impact report
attending specialized reach the kids. to find out how
oncology camps They developed
where they can just virtual camps, did your donations are
be themselves. “Camp In A Box” improving the lives of
In 2020, COVID packages, held children with cancer
stopped most people online counseling
and their families.
in their tracks, sessions, and ran
but not the Care socially distant family View Impact
Camps we support. retreats. report at: https://bit.
During the year 135 Thanks to you, ly/38c7QAC
camps provided during what is a very
programming to uncertain economic Source:
thousands of children time, your generosity Press Release
industrye-news.com March 5th, 2021 | CAMPGROUND NEWS 15INDUSTRY NEWS Alberta campgrounds appear headed for another busy year COVID-19 created a Alberta Parks has enhanced record rush to provincial COVID-19 measures to allow campgrounds in 2020, and campgrounds to operate at Alberta Parks doesn't expect 100 per cent capacity for the numbers to ease at all this the entire season. In 2020, year when online bookings campgrounds were at 50 open on March 4. per cent capacity for the first Alberta Environment and month before increasing to Parks says last year was the 100 per cent in early July. busiest camping season the Meanwhile, anyone looking province has seen to date. to book a spot at a national Alberta's 250 campgrounds park in Alberta will have to saw 288,000 total reservations wait until April. in 2020, up from 193,000 "We purposely are not in 2019, and the province is opening reservations until April expecting similar numbers this 9 because people will have a year. better idea of what is going There will be more on with respect to COVID-19," availability, though, as said Jasper National Park 16 CAMPGROUND NEWS | March 5th, 2021 industrye-news.com
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spokesman Steve Young, adding COVID-19 protocols
adding "We usually open are still in effect but now allow
reservations in January." showers and a children's play
On the heels of 2020, which area to be open.
saw the Jasper campgrounds "We had mostly locals
running at about 95 per cent coming here last year so
capacity, Young said they we will continue with our
expect interest to be high Staycation package. With
again this year.
the border closed there are
While all 38 campgrounds no Americans coming here,"
will be operating in 2021, the
Veraart said.
Whistlers site is not expected
Edmonton's Bill Burnett,
to be ready until mid-summer.
an avid camper who is also
The first campground people compare it to trying to practise social distancing."
scheduled to open will be general manager of Trailblazer
get tickets for a big concert.” A privately run RV park
Wapiti on May 5. Group RV, is looking forward to
Another suggestion from just north of Cochrane is
camping is not allowed. enjoying the outdoors in 2021.
Young was to encourage those anticipating a busy season in
Young urged all those travelling to Jasper to include 2021. "We stayed in Wabamun and
planning to book a two-wheeled transportation. "It'll be a little more Jasper last year. We haven't
campground to create an "Bring your bikes to Jasper. predictable this year," said booked yet this year."
account before going online. We have a real good trail Sean Veraart, owner/operator Full Article:
“We’ve been told that system and it is easier to of Spring Hill RV campground, https://bit.ly/3c6GtsC
industrye-news.com March 5th, 2021 | CAMPGROUND NEWS 17Comfortable camping goes carbon
neutral with Airstream Program
the estimated carbon Air Forums, where Airstream
generated by the first year of owners hang out online.
driving all the new Airstream There are three levels of kits
travel trailers and touring available through Airstream
coaches manufactured in Supply Co.: silver for $50,
2021 (and RV sales have risen gold for $100 and platinum for
during COVID). $250.
The estimate includes Silver, for instance, funds
IT’S almost spring for folks Carbon Neutral program the carbon emitted during foundation efforts to plant
in the Northern Hemisphere. is a partnership between the manufacture and 50 trees, sequestering an
People are already planning Airstream and the National transportation of Airstreams estimated 25 tons of carbon
summer camping trips. Forest Foundation. from the company’s Ohio over their lifetime. That’s equal
Airstream, the American Through the initiative, production facility to to driving a passenger car for
makers of those iconic “silver Airstream will pay to plant dealerships throughout the 62,000 miles. And the cost of
bullet” luxury travel trailers, more than 118,000 trees United States. the kit is tax-deductible.
have launched what they say in partnership with the Owners of the aluminum- The company is pitching the
is the industry’s first initiative foundation. clad campers also can program as one that offers
to offset carbon emissions. Talk about guilt-free purchase carbon reduction kits good vibes. As noted on the
Travel trailers are towed camping. “Glamping” is short to pay for additional trees in website:
with vehicles. Airstream also for glamourous camping. the ground. “What could possibly
makes touring coaches. Both Which rhymes a bit with tree The kits come with custom improve an Airstream
are associated with burning planting. details, flags to display on an adventure into the wild?
fuel that creates emissions. The 118,000 trees are Airstream and other “virtual Full Article:
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18 CAMPGROUND NEWS | March 5th, 2021 industrye-news.comChicago Heights retirees enjoy roles as
campground hosts in Florida panhandle
CHICAGO Heights natives a few years ago.
Erick and Adrena Williams, “We were born and raised in
both 56, are living a life Chicago Heights,” he said.
that is a dream of many He served with the U.S.
working people in Chicago Marine Corps, then drove big
and other parts of the northern trucks around the Midwest for
United States. many years, he said. Williams
They semiretired at relatively is entrepreneurial and started
young ages and now live his own trucking company, he
year-round in sunny Florida, said. Later, he said, he and
far from the cold and snowy his wife both worked at Ford
winters up north. Motor Company’s Chicago
“Every day it’s like waking Erick, right, and Adrena Williams, both 56 and originally from Chicago Assembly Plant in Hegewisch
Heights, volunteer as campground hosts at Big Lagoon State Park in and the stamping plant in
up and your backyard is Pensacola, Florida.
‘Gilligan’s Island,’” Erick Chicago Heights.
Williams said, referring to the “Working at Ford was
Florida panhandle. They live Pensacola. He noticed my
1960s sitcom set in a tropical the hardest job I ever had,”
climate. there year-round and volunteer Illinois license plate and Williams said.
I met the couple last week as campground hosts at said they left behind their Full Article:
during a camping trip to the Big Lagoon State Park in old life in the south suburbs https://bit.ly/3bhQmof
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CABINS/PARKS MODELS
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20 CAMPGROUND NEWS | March 5th, 2021 industrye-news.comCONSULTANTS
At Bud Styer and Associates LLC we offer marketing, operations,
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Ameris Bank offers the SBA and USDA federal loan programs
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
MCPS for Campgrounds is the industry’s largest credit/debit card
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BLUBANDOO – since 1993, offers customized USA made face
protection using Recycled Plastic Bottles, with a give-back to our
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RECREATION EQUIPMENT
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