WCM's Daily News Update: Aug. 30, 2023

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RV Ind. Ties Driving Development of Luxury RV Resort

A luxury RV resort is in the works for southern Elkhart County, just north of the county line near the popular northern Indiana lake resort community of Syracuse.

North Trace RV Resort is being developed by Steve Showalter, owner of Showalter RV in Nappanee, which in 2021 underwent a major expansion by growing its indoor showroom space and tripling its service department.

Showalter said momentum for the development is being driven by the county’s strong ties to the RV industry.

Hurricane Idalia Updates, Is Now a Category 4 Storm

Idalia strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane on Wednesday (Aug. 30) morning, before downgrading back to a Category 3 just hours before it’s set to make landfall on Florida’s west coast, according to Yahoo News.

The National Hurricane Center warned the hurricane has become “extremely dangerous” and is close to the state’s Big Bend region, which refers to where the Florida Panhandle connects to the Florida Peninsula.

Under Canvas Offers More Luxury With ULUM Brand

Unencumbered desert views and enviable proximity to Canyonlands National Park made Moab, Utah a prime location for the inaugural outpost of?ULUM Resorts. This luxury spinoff from glamping brand Under Canvas Inc. ?celebrates outdoor living just as much as the original concept but responds to a growing subset of customers who also crave the elevated amenities found at more traditional hotels, according to?Hospitality Design.

Adjacent to Looking Glass Arch, the 200-acre ULUM Moab comprises 50 tented suites and a vast communal space that flows from the lounge to the dining area to the alfresco terrace and yoga deck and the trio of dipping pools beyond.

S.D. Campground Rebrands Restaurant and Casino

Black Hills Station RV & Camping?in Rapid City, S.D., is excited to announce the rebranding and grand opening of the Bar 46 & Casino, which was previously known as The Flathead Saloon, according to a press release.

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