September was an all-time visitation record month for Yellowstone National Park this year, and was up 21 percent from last year. With over 800,000 visits to the park this September, next year is selling out quicker than ever. Now is the time to plan your RV vacation for next year. In this blog post, we will explain why visitation was up so much this September and what to expect for next year.
Yellowstone National Park has been considered by many to be a haven of personal space during this time of social distancing and remote working. With so many people seeking space from crowds and having the freedom to work and school from anywhere, tons have flocked to national parks - especially Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone has seen very few COVID-19 infections this year with only 16 of the 2,000 employees testing positive to date. Because of the seemingly low infection rate, tourists have flocked from all over the country to the park.
What does this mean for the 2021 RV season?
The 2021 RV season is selling out quickly with record RV sales this year, record national park attendance this year, and record campsite reservations for next year. With so many people hitting the road this year and planning to hit the road next year, our Trip Advisors are busier than ever booking RV vacations for clients travelling in 2021. For those thinking about vacationing next via RV, we recommend utilizing this Thanksgiving vacation to plan your trip with your family. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to plan your next family vacation because everyone is in the same place for a long enough time to make realistic plans.
A few key decisions to make this Thanksgiving:
Primary and secondary dates. Find a few sets of dates that work for everyone… this is the most important step to starting to plan your vacation.
Region. What region do you want to visit? Desert, mountains, lake, or ocean?
RV/trailer setup. Does the whole family want to travel in one RV or beak out into a few smaller family setups?
Activity list. Think about activities you personally want to do and what activities work best for the entire family. If you have this nailed down, planning will be a breeze.
2021 is filling up quickly, so remember to start making your plans early. The earlier you reserve your trip, the more options you will have. If you need assistance planning your next RV vacation, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.