Thousand Trails' TrailBlazer Magazine Honored with 2026 GDUSA Inhouse Design Award
Thousand Trails' TrailBlazer Magazine Honored with 2026 GDUSA Inhouse Design Award
PR Newswire
CHICAGO, Sept. 4, 2026
The award celebrates the outdoor lifestyle publication's excellence in in-house design
CHICAGO, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TrailBlazer magazine was named a winner of Graphic Design USA's (GDUSA) 63rd Anniversary American Inhouse Design Awards. Selected from more than 4,000 entries nationwide, the publication placed in the top 10 percent of submissions to secure this remarkable recognition for in-house design.
TrailBlazer's award-winning 2026 edition, themed "Find Your Trail America | Celebrating 250 Years," honors the United States' 250th anniversary. Produced annually by the marketing team at Thousand Trails, the magazine showcases American landmarks, wildlife, camping recipes, seasonal road trip guides, and premier RV camping resorts across the country. The winning team includes Creative Director Mark Slattery, Senior Graphic Designer Michelle Villadolid, Graphic Designer Taylor Thomas, and Editor Claudia Russo.
"Each issue of TrailBlazer magazine is highly anticipated among our Thousand Trails camping community," said Heidi Sullivan, spokesperson for Thousand Trails. "Receiving national recognition from GDUSA highlights our team's commitment to showcasing the very best outdoor and camping experiences America has to offer."
For more than six decades, GDUSA's American Inhouse Design Award has served as the premier showcase for design excellence, honoring creative teams for their talent and contributions. The 2026 winners will be featured in GDUSA's print and digital Inhouse Design Annual showcase.
TrailBlazer magazine provides news and information for the members and guests of the Thousand Trails family of RV campgrounds and resorts and inspires outdoor exploration across four seasons, highlighting road trips, outdoor recreation, and top camping destinations.
About Thousand Trails
Thousand Trails provides top RV resorts and campgrounds in North America with over 80 locations in 23 states and British Columbia, Canada. Thousand Trails and their affiliates offer RV and outdoor recreation enthusiasts opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in top vacation destinations, complemented with amenities and activities for the whole family. For more information, please visit ThousandTrails.com.
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