WCM's Daily News Update: Nov. 13, 2024
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Jellystone Discusses Mixed 2024 Results During Symposium
Top Jellystone Park and?Campspot ?officials delivered sobering reports to attendees at? Camp Jellystone - Franchisor of Jellystone Park? Camp-Resorts '?annual Symposium Tuesday (Nov. 12), with Camp Jellystone President Rob Schutter noting a slight “erosion in occupancies” this year compared to last year.
“There is a lot of variability in the data this year,” said Camp Jellystone Executive Vice President Jon Burek , adding that some parks were up, while others were down.
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Columbus Zoo to Open ‘Hellbender RV Campground’ in June
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 's The Wilds is set to open its new $7.2 million campground in June, according to?Columbus Business First .
Dubbed the Hellbender RV Campground after Ohio’s endangered Hellbender salamanders, the 75-acre facility is located at the intersection of State Route 146 and Zion Ridge Road near Cumberland. It will have 47 full-service RV sites and 26 primitive camping spots, as well as hiking and biking trails, a playground, a camp store, a dog park and more.
New Owners of Michigan Campground Planning Revitalization
Marble Springs Campground in Allen, Mich., ?will soon be brought back to life after being recently bought by the Joswiak family, according to the?Hillsdale Daily News .
Ken and Stacy Joswiak, also owners of Southern Michigan RV in Hillsdale, said that they are excited at the opportunity.