b www.woodallscm.com News and Information for the Outdoor Hospitality Industry Vol. 54 No. 12 December 2023 InsidePhoto: Albany/Corvallis KOA JourneyPassing Legend Industry pioneer and philanthropist George OLeary dies at 92 Page 3 Still Going Strong KOA report shows half of all campers have booked trips for 2024 Page 4Park Update Lending market for owners is on the movePage 20 Sign of the Times Investor growth is driving a surge in demand for third- Page22party management firmsPage 32 Reservation Software Platforms Business InsightsEvolve as Owners Embrace TechBlue Water Development Corp.Page 34Milford, INPermit No. 2 Page16PAID PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGEMany Campgrounds Experience a Solid 2023