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The time has come to cast your votes for the American Glamping Association’s 2023 Glamping Awards!  

The AGA holds this awards ceremony each year to recognize the individuals and organizations for their hard work and dedication to the industry. You must be a member to vote and nominate other members in various categories, including Innovation & Pioneer, Operator of the Year, Manufacturer of the Year, and more. Members will have until August 31st to cast their votes!

Winners of the 2022 Glamping Awards were:

• Innovation & Pioneer: Timberline Glamping

• AGA Glamping Choice Award: Terramor Outdoor Resort

• Manufacturer of the Year: Secret Creek

• Technology of the Year: Campspot

• AGA Member Award: Eco Structures

This year, the awards will be presented at The Glamping Show at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds Event Center in Aurora, Colorado. The convention will be held October 3rd-4th, with the Glamping Awards occurring Monday, October 3rd after the Glamping Business Basics session.

Check out the links below for more information on the awards, where to cast your votes and nominations for the Glamping Awards, and where to sign up for The Glamping Show!

“I just wanted to thank you for all your help at my attempt to get a guest removed from the park. Thank you ever so much as it was a successful operation. The help of [the Legal Hotline Program] was immense and having the Civil code numbers was what sealed the deal.”

-Paulette Davis, Cathedral Palms RV Resort

Operating an RV park can spark a lot of very specific legal questions, and it can be tricky to find the correct answers. Our Legal Hotline Program provides CalOHA member parks with unlimited FREE 15-minute, single-subject consultations with an attorney experienced in California RV Park Occupancy Laws. The program is included as part of the annual CalOHA membership and can be used multiple times throughout the year. Legal consultation may include RV Park Occupancy Law, Special Occupancy Park Act Title 25 Regulations, Health & Safety Codes, and more.

Oftentimes, we think we know what to do, but don't exactly know how to go about executing our plan. This is where our attorney partners come in! They are educated with the specific civil codes and details that will help you in just about any sticky situation.

When to use the Legal Hotline:

• If you have a removal or eviction question. 

• If you find yourself in a legal situation in your park and are unsure how to legally move forward.

• If you think you are taking correct actions but would like confirmation.

How the program works:

• Fill out a Legal Hotline Request Form either by phone, with CalOHA Staff or download and submit form via email. 

• CalOHA office will forward each member request to the next available attorney. 

• This request form will provide one free, 15-minute consultation on a single-subject issue. 

• We will request that you be contacted by an attorney within 48 hours from the time the request is made.  

• CalOHA will provide a follow-up call to be sure you were contacted, and the issue has been resolved.

Dangerously low water levels in the Western US's dams and reservoirs are forcing the federal government to make a tough decision.

We all know of the crazy amount of snow and rain California has received this year, and it is a relief considering the length of our dry spell. Unfortunately, this does not put the western US in the clear as far as our 23-year drought goes. Dams and reservoirs are still at critically low levels, regardless of the intense weather we have endured, but the federal government has a plan to slow down the extreme water deficiency.

Earlier this month, the federal government presented two options to prevent the Colorado River’s reservoirs from becoming alarmingly low. Either way, water cuts are the solution, but the decision comes down to where these cuts will be made. Should the water-rights priority system be used and just make cuts along the Southwest, or do they reduce the amount of water usage across the board?

Regardless of how the decision goes, California is in jeopardy. Along with Arizona and Nevada, we receive the largest portion of water from the Colorado River, and if an across-the-board cut is chosen, our state will take the hardest hit, particularly in agricultural regions. However, these cuts are necessary to prevent water levels from becoming so low that dams in the region are unable to produce power. 

As of right now, nothing is set in stone. The government plans to keep the discussion going and make a final decision later this summer. Who knows, maybe there will be a solution in between the two being proposed. Whatever the outcome, it will depend on the projected water levels of the upcoming years.  

Check out the full story, written by Ian James at the Los Angeles Times, below!

Living Intent Yurt Company

Since 2017, Living Intent Yurt Company, LLC has been settled in the Sierra Foothills of Northern California, proudly offering quality handcrafted yurts to customers up and down the West Coast, as well as wherever mail is delivered! We strive to support and empower our customers with expert knowledge and an open heart, from nose to tail on every order. Built from high quality and sustainably sourced materials, Living Intent Yurts offer an attractive 4-season solution for homesteaders, campgrounds, retreat centers, and anyone looking for structures that are light on the land, and on the wallet!