GMO: Glamping’s Boom, RV Bans, Outdoor Awards, and Outdoor Travel Shift

This week on Good Morning Outdoors, Alex Burkett and Matt Whitermore break down the biggest shifts in outdoor hospitality. Glamping is on fire, with projections pushing the market past $1.3 billion—major hotel brands are paying attention, and travelers are demanding more luxury in nature. The Campspot and Dyrt Awards just dropped, revealing what makes a top-tier campground in 2025.

Meanwhile, Congaree National Park has banned RVs indefinitely, citing fragile ecosystems and infrastructure concerns. With millions of Americans planning RV trips this spring, is this the start of a bigger trend?

Plus, the Yellowstone prequel 1923 unexpectedly taps into the rise of experiential hospitality.

From high-end camping to national park policies, we’ve got everything you need to know about the future of outdoor travel!

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