Here is a quick “heads up” list of great story ideas that will help keep your readers or viewers informed about one of their favorite leisure activities – camping! Take a look at the stories below, or if you have another story idea you’d like to discuss, please contact me. Remember, this is just a taste of the story ideas we have to offer.
Mike Gast
Director of Communications
406-254-7409
mgast@koa.net
2007 Camping Trends and Demographics
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The Internet From Your Picnic Table
Kampgrounds of America has installed WiFi wireless internet access at hundreds of its locations across North America., so campers can cruise the internet or stay in touch with family and friends from the comfort of their own campsites.
Work Kamping Is The New Lifestyle for Many Baby Boomers
KOA has a great program for active retirees that can provide work and free campsites. The KOA All Star Work Kamper Program, which now boasts almost 2,000 participants, matches full time or seasonal campers with available jobs on KOA campgrounds throughout North America. These special campers go to work at the campgrounds, doing everything from front desk work to landscaping in exchange for a small wage and campsites. For more on this special program, visit the Work@KOA web site. We'll put you in touch with some of the great folks who have decided to work their way to a full time camping lifestyle.
The KOA System Is Enjoying Record Growth
The year 2007 has been VERY good for KOA. Camper night numbers are up nearly 3.5 percent across North America, and for the first time in the past 26 years, the KOA system will experience annual growth in the number of KOA campgrounds in the system. Nearly every region of North America saw significant gains in business this year, despite the challenges of weather and fuel prices. The camping lifestyle is here to stay.
Campground owners come in all shapes and sizes
Retired veterans and city cops. Lawyers. Company presidents. KOA campground owners come from every background imaginable. That's because owning a KOA campground is a GREAT lifestyle. No more hours-long commutes. Just stroll down the road to your very own park. Find out why someone would leave a lucrative career to go into this fantastic family-oriented business - and why some of our campgrounds have been in families for three generations.
Campers' Desires are Changing
The days when a clean, dry and safe campsite was all a camper desired are well past. Now, campers want to be entertained! That's why KOA developed Kampertainment. This one-of-a-kind program brings traveling entertainers to KOA campgrounds for free performances for our camping guests. The program has proven to be extremely popular, and has opened an entirely new venue for traveling entertainers and campers alike. Find out more at www.kampertainment.com.
Key Camping Facts
