If you missed the new campground code training days or just want to refresh your memory, you can now access the training presentation right here! Click the link below to download the presentation and save it right to your computer! You can also find this presentation in the members section under “Important Documents > Miscellaneous […]
Real Fun: Our Wisconsin Cabin Story by TravelWisconsin.com
Check out this fabulous video by www.travelwisconsin.com! It sure makes us ready for summer and camping! Which WACO campground will you be making memories at this summer?
Partnerships can foster ‘destination’ status for campground owners
COLUMBUS — No tourism-oriented business can make its location a “destination” without help. In conveying this message to representatives of the Columbia County Visitors Bureau on Wednesday, Lori Severson was preaching to the choir. Severson, executive director of the Wisconsin Association of Campground owners, offered numerous ideas for partnerships that can be mutually beneficial, and […]
Another Successful Year
The Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners hosted its 53rd annual convention March 16 – 20, 2016 at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The week was full of educational seminars, the largest campground trade show in the country, a five-day kids camp, special guests, fun events and much more. The highlight […]
Campground Code
The following link contains all the details for modifications made to the new campground code. Campground Code Modifications
Reservation Systems
Last month, WACO sent out a survey about current reservation systems that our members are using. We are hoping this helps fellow members in choosing a reservation system if they are in the market for upgrades! The following are results of the survey from 20 respondents and their thoughts concerning their current system. As we […]
Stuff’n Mallows
Campground Expos such as Kampgrounds of America (KOA) and Leisure Systems Inc. (LSI) presented some interesting new products. One that caught our eye, was something yummy! We don’t know what it is, but since our CandyLand theme is coming around soon for convention, we just can’t keep our eyes off food! Meet Stuff’n Mallows- by […]
Department of Tourism: Winter Commercial
The Department of Tourism launched the last of the “trilogy” commercial spots filmed with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Robert Hays, the Zucker brothers, and Jim Abrahamson. Check it out! (Click on the image above!)
What keeps you going in the winter?
As a campground, your high season is in the warm months of summer. So what keeps you going in the winter? Is it the planning for the next year? Or maybe coming up with fun winter ideas to bring to your campground restaurant or other attraction to keep people coming in on those cold winter […]
Camping Recipe: Cider-Simmered Brats
Well, hello Oktoberfest! It’s that time of year again, so be prepared with this awesome brat recipe! Ingredients: 2 bottles (12 fluid ounces each) hard apple cider •2 medium yellow onions, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices •5 fresh bratwurst, pierced several times •1 tablespoon packed brown sugar •5 submarine sandwich buns, halved lengthwise •2 […]