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Glamping Boom: Families Opt for Luxury Camping Over Hotels
Glamping is becoming the go-to choice for budget-conscious families, with Hipcamp predicting family bookings will double in 2025. More campers are looking for upgraded amenities, with demand for saunas, hammocks, and luxury features soaring. Mobile apps are also changing the game, making same-day, on-the-go bookings easier than ever. Meanwhile, agritourism is on the rise, and “astrotourism” is expected to take off as more travelers chase celestial events. Plus, weather insurance is becoming a must-have as campers seek to book year-round with confidence.
Read moreCamping Industry Booms, But Finding a Spot Is Still Tough
Camping is more popular than ever, with 81.1 million Americans pitching tents in 2024—5.8 million of them for the first time. The Dyrt’s annual report shows that while campsite cancellations have dropped, finding an open spot remains a major challenge, especially at popular public campgrounds. To meet demand, private campgrounds are adding more sites. And when it comes to camping styles, more than half of campers prefer hitting the road in an RV, trailer, or camper van.
Read moreRV Industry Sees Modest Growth in 2024, Travel Trailers Lead the Way
RV shipments rose 6.6% in 2024, with towable RVs, especially travel trailers, showing strong gains. December alone saw an 11.4% jump in travel trailer shipments. However, motorhomes took a hit, with a nearly 18% drop that offset some of the overall growth. Park Model RVs had mixed results—December shipments were up, but the year ended with a sharp decline. Industry leaders are optimistic about 2025, expecting further growth and innovation.
Read moreNational Parks Face Staffing Crisis as Job Offers Are Pulled
Thousands of seasonal national park workers just had their job offers rescinded, thanks to a federal hiring freeze under the Trump administration. This move threatens park operations, with fewer rangers to handle emergencies and maintain facilities. Park employees fear deteriorating conditions, safety risks, and economic fallout for local businesses. With summer travel plans already in motion for millions, uncertainty looms over how parks will function without their usual seasonal workforce.
Read moreRV Shows This Weekend
- Jacksonville RV Mega Show – February 6–9, 2025 | Jacksonville Equestrian Center, Jacksonville, FL
- St. Cloud Sportsmen’s Show – February 7–9, 2025 | River’s Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud, MN
- Seven Feathers Sportsmen’s & Outdoor Recreation Show – February 7–9, 2025 | Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, OR
Out of all the wasteful spending, national parks shouldn’t be on the cut list, imo… smh
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