WCM's Daily News Update: Sept. 25, 2023

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Fall/Halloween Offer Unique Opportunities for Parks

As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, campers pack up their gear amidst the drop in temperatures that signifies the start of the off-season.

It’s also the time of year when park activity winds down, as campers begin to dwindle. However, in many locations, park owners have discovered a way to extend their season and increase revenues by creating Fall/Halloween weekend events at their parks.

CONY to Honor 60th Anniversary at 2023 Convention

The Campground Owners of New York ?(CONY) will host its annual convention Nov. 2-5 at Turning Stone Resort in Verona, N.Y.

“This year marks the 60th anniversary of CONY, which means we’ll be celebrating our diamond anniversary — a recurring theme throughout the expo,” said Ann Kielbasa, CONY’s marketing and communications coordinator.

The annual convention includes educational workshops, a tradeshow and a gala event honoring CONY’s 60th anniversary.

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Wis. Campground Set to Host Cancer Survivors Event

In an initiative aimed at providing solace and connection,?Glacier Valley Campground?in Cambria, Wis., is extending a warm invitation to cancer survivors for a special weekend of free RV and tent camping. The event, scheduled for Friday and Saturday night, Sept. 29-30, is a unique opportunity for survivors and their support groups to come together, share their stories and find comfort in a supportive community.

Survivors camp for free, while a portion of the camping fee paid by supporters will be donated to the Gilbert Brown Foundation for distribution to cancer-fighting organizations, according to a press release.

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