Lansing area natives, Lindsay and AJ Updyke are bringing a fresh approach to camping on the sunrise side with their new “glamp ground” Timberglow Getaway in Twining. For the past 4 years the Updykes traveled the country in their converted school bus working at various campgrounds, learning what it would take to own their own one day. In January their dream became a reality when they purchased the property that was once Whispering Pines Campground. They have been hard at work transforming the 23-acre property into what is now Timberglow…
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Tahoe Agency Okays Removal of Trees to Make Room for ‘Glamping’ in Lake Tahoe, Nevada
A development designed as an opportunity to enjoy Tahoe’s great outdoors requires the removal of 300 hundred towering pine trees on nine acres of privately owned land in Douglas County near the Lake Tahoe shoreline, as well as on U.S. Forest Service land slated to provide access to the property, which is just off congested Highway 50. The 53-unit development is planned for year-round camping without the gear, but with the amenities of a luxury resort. Talaz, as it’s known, is intended to create “a positive impact through nature-based hospitality,”…
Elysian Escape Opens New Luxury Glamping Retreat in Richardsville, Virginia
Elysian Escape announced the official opening of its new luxury glamping retreat in Richardsville, Virginia on September 15, 2025. The property introduces a model of outdoor accommodations that combines nature-based settings with the structure of traditional hospitality services. The launch comes at a time when demand for alternative lodging is expanding. According to Grand View Research, the global glamping market is expected to more than double in size by 2030, with travelers seeking experiences that provide both access to nature and elevated comfort. Virginia, which reported $30.3 billion in tourism…
Pennsylvania Bringing Glamping To Eight State Parks in 2026
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration is looking to keep people coming to state parks in 2026 with not only more access to camping but also glamping, or glamorous camping. According to the governor’s office, Pennsylvania’s state parks welcomed nearly 25 million visitors last summer, and parks saw a 10% increase in camping reservations statewide. Cindy Adams Dunn, secretary of the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, announced on Tuesday that Pennsylvania will partner with Timberline Glamping to bring glamorous camping to eight state parks, starting next year. “Glamping provides the…
Ribbon Cutting Marks Launch of Glamping in Sweet Springs, Missouri
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Garrett County Department of Business Development, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 17, to celebrate the opening of Sweet Springs Glamping in Oakland. The ceremony was led by Connor Norman, Business Development Specialist and Chair of the Garrett County Diplomats. Local dignitaries in attendance included Commissioner Paul Edwards, Commissioner Larry Tichnell, and Chamber President Nick Sharps. Source