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Study shows glamping popularity now equal to traditional camping

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Glamping options such as yurts, domes and treehouses now match tents as campers’ top accommodation choice in the U.S., according to the 2025 State...

Slow left-lane drivers beware: New law could land you in jail

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Don't drive slow in the left lane, holding up traffic that wants to get by to travel at normal speed. That's something we all...

Staff at three national parks have voted to unionize for first time in history

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More than 600 staff members at Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks have voted to unionize with the National Federation of Federal Employees...

Mark your calendar for America’s largest free RV show in Quartzsite

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Every January, Quartzsite, Arizona, becomes a magnet for RVers and outdoor enthusiasts, with thousands of rigs filling the desert around town. In 2026, three...

Starlink offers free month to win back RVers

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If you once subscribed to Starlink but later paused or canceled your service, SpaceX may be offering a tempting reason to reconnect—especially for RVers...

Love’s Travel Stops opens new Texas location with RV hookups

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RV travelers rolling through the Texas Panhandle now have a new stop to add to their route. Love’s Travel Stops has opened a full-service...

New Mexico’s first plague case of 2025: Caution advised for campers

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A New Mexico man recently went camping near the Santa Fe National Forest in Rio Arriba County and returned home with the bubonic plague....

Midwest forests begin their autumn shift as colors emerge

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The first week of September is bringing early signs of fall to the Midwest, and for RVers, this is the perfect time to start...

Keystone recalls trailers. Bunk beds could come crashing down

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Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2026 Springdale and Hideout travel trailers. The pivot brackets on the bunk bed may bend or break....

Forest River RV recalls 2018-2026 fifth wheels for brake failure danger

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Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Riverstone fifth wheel trailers. The steel hydraulic brake lines may fail and leak brake fluid....

How RVing may reduce your risk of cognitive decline and dementia

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By J.R. Montigel A new study from UC Davis suggests that finding a strong sense of purpose in life may help protect against cognitive decline...

Ford recalls Explorer and Aviator vehicles for trailer towing problem

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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. When towing a trailer, the tail lights on the trailer may fail...

South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison reopens for full scenic drive

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Good news for RVers and road-trippers: The South Rim Road at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park will open to the public on...

National park tackles backcountry human waste problems

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Grand Teton National Park is known for towering peaks, pristine lakes, and sweeping meadows. But lately, it’s been battling something far less scenic: human...

Calling all RVers: You’re invited to compete for Guinness world fame

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Guinness World Records (GWR) is celebrating its 70th anniversary by highlighting unclaimed titles people might want to attempt. And many current records are ripe...

Cracker Barrel reverses logo update after backlash

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The ongoing Cracker Barrel drama made an abrupt about-face yesterday. After announcing their text-only logo along with news of a broader restaurant refresh, it...

Stray gunfire that struck RV leads to safety changes

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Last year, golfers and RVers at Florida’s Glades RV Resort & Golf Course had a terrifying experience when bullets from a nearby gun range...

Ford issues massive recall of 2025-2026 trucks for instrument panel failure

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Some truck owners are finding their instrument panel useless. A Ford instrument panel recall is the result. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain...

Forest River recall: Trailer brakes may lock up from incorrect wiring

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Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2026 East to West Entrada motorhomes. Due to an incorrectly wired 7-way harness, the trailer brakes...

Diesel prices expected to drop through 2025 and 2026

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RVers, start your engines—your wallet might get a little break soon! According to the latest U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) short-term energy outlook (STEO),...

$1,000 fine for driver caught speeding: “I’m almost out of gas!”

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A gray minivan was recently stopped near Merritt, British Columbia, after its driver was clocked at 85 mph (136 kph) in the equivalent of...

Huge dust storm suggests August may not be ideal time to visit Arizona

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Arizona’s snowbird season typically doesn’t start up until October. Hot weather isn’t the only reason to push arrival off into autumn: The monsoon season...

Jayco forgets to install furnace exhaust vents, recall follows

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After an RVer reported that their carbon monoxide detector alerted when their furnace ran, Jayco found a problem. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain...

July RV shipments down, but up slightly for the year

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Results for the RV Industry Association’s July 2025 survey of manufacturers revealed that total RV shipments ended the month with 22,633 units, a 6.1...

National Park Service marks its birthday with free entry and special events

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Today, August 25th, is the National Park Service’s birthday (also called Founders Day). It’s the day Congress created the National Park Service in 1916...

General RV employee accused of embezzling more than $2 million

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If you buy, service, or trade an RV, you probably assume the dealership’s back office handles money and customer records professionally. Most do. However, a...

2.3-carat diamond found at Crater of Diamonds State Park; you could find one, too!

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It’s finders, keepers! Micherre Fox of New York’s Manhattan spent weeks searching and digging in Crater of Diamonds State Park. On her final day...

Stranded RV couple gets $20,000 frame repair after TV station steps in to help

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Billy Broadstreet and Ann Sprinkle, a Greensboro, NC, couple, saw their annual vacation come to an abrupt halt when they discovered cracks in the...

Washington state campgrounds, trails closed in ongoing search for murder suspect

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Multiple campgrounds, trails, and forest roads around Leavenworth, Washington, will be closed for three days beginning Sunday morning. The U.S. Forest Service said the...

Cracker Barrel simplifies image ahead of refreshing its menu

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You may have noticed that Cracker Barrel is doing something it hasn’t done in its 56 years: changing its look. This week, the restaurant...

Dramatic video shows stolen motorhome rescue in dark, snowy wilderness

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By J.R. Montigel I'm not sure what's so captivating about this video (at the bottom of this article) except for the drama of seeing if...

Lake Tahoe camper tests positive for plague

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Health officials confirmed this week that a person has tested positive for plague, likely after being bitten by an infected flea while camping in...

Forest River to debut new destination trailers

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ELKHART, Ind. – Forest River Inc. is introducing a new line of destination trailers it calls Lost Pines, which it says was inspired by...

Plan a leaf-peeping trip with this interactive fall foliage map

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For years, if you were an autumn “leaf peeper,” it was tough to tell just where to be, and when, to catch the best...

Jayco’s new Embark EV motorhome is not fully electric despite the hype

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Is it electric – or not? With great fanfare, Jayco says next year it will market its new Embark EV extended-range Class A RV....

Tennessee county allows full-time RV living

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A few months back we ran this story: These are the states that allow you to live in your RV full-time. It was a...

Yellowstone RV camping drops nearly 30% this summer

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Yellowstone National Park remains one of the busiest parks in the country, but this summer brought a surprise for RVers. According to the National...

RV industry blamed for role in destroying rainforests

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Recreational vehicles are more popular than ever in the United States. Yet new research from Earthsight and Indonesian partner Auriga Nusantara reveals a troubling...

RV manufacturer will add flat $9,500 to RV prices to cover tariffs

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A leading maker of high-end compact motorhomes in Europe and the U.S. has announced its new tariff policy following a trade deal between the...

Some Jay Flight SLX trailers recalled for carbon monoxide risk

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Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jay Flight SLX travel trailers. The furnace exhaust vent may be missing from the exterior wall, allowing...

Hurricane Erin update, Wednesday, August 20. North Carolina threatened

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UPDATE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST. 20, 2025 AT 5 A.M. EDT Harkers Island, NC – Hurricane Erin is forecast to be a threat to Cape Lookout National...

Wolf killing in campground ‘deeply unfortunate but necessary’

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Park officials at Michigan’s Isle Royale National Park killed a wolf this month after it was repeatedly seen taking food from visitors’ campsites. The...

Conservation experts will decide burned Brighty the Burro’s future

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Brighty the Burro, a cherished bronze statue that once greeted visitors at the Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim, survived the devastating Dragon...

The latest Hurricane Erin updates for RVers

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As of Monday morning, Hurricane Erin had weakened from its brief Category 5 peak, down to Category 3 on Sunday, and back up to...

Lance Camper returns to independent ownership with revival plans

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For years, Lance Camper had a cache of dependable, quality-built units in the RV world. Founded in 1965, Lance earned a well-deserved reputation for...

RVers who use AT&T urged to check settlement eligibility

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You may have money coming. AT&T has agreed to pay $177 million to settle a class action lawsuit over two major data breaches in...

How RV recalls happen and how you can force manufacturers to fix problems

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By Ron Burdge RVlemonLaw.com You have heard about recalls or you may have had one on your RV. Here is why they matter, how they can...

The 10 most popular state parks in the U.S., according to Google Maps

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Google Maps receives bazillions, if not more, requests for directions each day. Have you ever wondered which state park is researched the most? Or...

New EPA guidance means fewer roadside slowdowns for RVers with DEF-equipped diesels

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RVers face enough trip interruptions already. Now there’s one less for some. The EPA is making changes that will affect anyone who drives a...

Remote-controlled cattle helped control California wildfire

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You don’t normally associate cattle and wildfires—unless you’re a rancher. But in a strange story out of California, cattle and wildfire decidedly mixed. And...
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