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Reminder: New T-Mobile / SpaceX Starlink service is a game changer

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On July 23, 2025, T‑Mobile will officially roll out T‑Satellite. This new satellite-to-cell service is powered by SpaceX’s Starlink network. Built to eliminate “dead zones,” T-Satellite promises...

Grand Canyon North Rim closed for season. Wildfire destroys lodge

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(Monday, July 14, 2025) — The North Rim of the Grand Canyon has been closed for the 2025 season due to a devastating wildfire...

Building a global internet service from space isn’t cheap—just ask Starlink

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While hard numbers are tough to come by, experts estimate that Starlink Roam customers in the U.S. make up about 15% of the total...

Many RVers use their RVs as a guest bedroom, but most do not

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In a recent RVtravel.com reader poll, a significant portion of RVers said they’ve used their RVs not just for travel, but also as a...

Matched funding program restores public lands while training youth

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The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced the launch of the Patriot Program, a three-year public lands initiative. The program blends large-scale conservation...

Illicit behavior while driving stolen RV – Oh, my!

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It may have been a quiet shift for a patrolman in Bluefield, West Virginia, recently. In a city of fewer than 10,000 folks, perhaps...

Are Amazon Prime Day deals really a bargain for RVers?

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There’s plenty of “Huzzah” about Amazon’s current Prime Day sale. The big sale kicked off at 12:01 a.m. PDT on Tuesday, July 8, and wraps up...

Airstream recall: Awning could extend and detach during towing

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Electronic gadgetry is great—when it works. In this case, there’s a problem. Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2025 Interstate motorhomes. The Parametric Special...

Couple hides on RV floor as gunman unleashes terrifying burst of gunfire

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A quiet Sunday afternoon turned terrifying when a man drove his pickup truck through the steel gate of an RV and self-storage facility in...

Sam’s Club says it’s working to make things right after fuel fiasco

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If you recently stopped at the Sam’s Club gas station in St. Clairsville, Ohio, and your car suddenly won’t start—well, you're not alone. But...

Police bust organized theft ring that targeted RVs and more

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Is your RV safe in a storage yard? Gates, fences, security cameras—all give a sense of security. But a story out of Florida says...

Rodent-borne illness sickens park employee at Grand Canyon

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In late June 2025, a concessions worker at Grand Canyon National Park became the first person to contract hantavirus in nearly a decade. The...

Rushing water, missing families — The human toll of the Texas July 4 flood

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UPDATE 7/11: The death toll has risen to more than 120 people and 170 people are still missing.  July 4, 2025, will be a date...

The Dyrt names top 10 best U.S. places to camp

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The Dyrt, a camping app featuring state and national park campgrounds, RV parks, glamping sites, free camping options, and user-submitted reviews—has released its list...

Rocky Mountain National Park campground reopens on staggered schedule

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Moraine Park Campground in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park will reopen with an initial limited release of dates over a two-week period. Beginning today,...

Texas Hill Country devastated by flash floods; RV park swept away in minutes

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Over the Independence Day weekend, Central Texas’s picturesque Hill Country was transformed into a disaster zone. The Guadalupe River, swollen by torrential rains, surged...

Campers evacuated from flooding at Big Bend National Park

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The Big Bend area of Texas received significant amounts of rainfall during the past few days, causing flash floods, dangerous conditions, and flooding along...

It’s official: Foreign visitors will pay more to visit national parks

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A few weeks back we wrote that the government was considering a change in park visitation fees. While U.S. guests would see no change,...

Watch RV fire unfold from above in sobering drone footage

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If you find it hard to believe how fast an RV can go up in flames, the video evidence may be hard to take....

Amazon Prime members save $1 per gallon at the pump this weekend

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Amazon Prime Day doesn't officially kick off until July 8, but members can still enjoy early deals such as discounted gas. For those traveling on...

First new state park campground in decade in California gets underway

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Central California offers a rare combination of accessible wilderness, scenic drives, comfortable campgrounds, and cultural experiences—all wrapped up in some of the most beautiful...

National Park to present ‘Stories of the Atomic Age’

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Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in partnership with Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU), will host a new free public program...

Some Chevy and GM trucks recalled for airbag rupture danger

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General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Sierra 2500, 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2018 Chevrolet...

Toxic algae found in parts of Lake Powell

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The National Park Service (NPS) has found high levels of toxic algae—called cyanotoxins—in the water at the mouth of Antelope Canyon, a popular spot...

No, California gas isn’t jumping to $8 overnight. Here’s what’s actually happening

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If you’re planning to take your rig through California this summer, here’s some good news: Even though the state just raised its gas tax,...

RVs vanish in West Texas—thieves apparently think they’re mobile real estate

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If you're RVing through West Texas, local sheriffs have a heads-up for you—trailer thefts are on the rise, and RVs are increasingly in the...

Camp for free in stunning parks—Joshua Tree and Death Valley need RVing hosts

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If you’ve ever dreamed of spending fall and winter camped out under desert skies, this might be your chance. Joshua Tree and Death Valley...

Slow down to increase safety? Not so fast, say big rig drivers

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Some RVers would just as soon avoid the interstates. Some find views from rural highways more appealing than found on interstates. Others feel safer,...

Newmar recalls RVs for cargo door issues

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If you're rolling down the highway in a Newmar and hear a strange whoosh, it might not be the wind—it could be your baggage...

Love’s opens RV-friendly stop in Winslow, Arizona

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Well, if you’re a-standin' on a corner in Winslow, Arizona (thanks, Eagles), Love’s is making it easier to have the RV nearby. Love’s RV...

Poop in the parks: A backcountry, backside, problem hits home

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It started with one horrifying sight: a man squatting near his SUV just 30 feet away, doing his business in plain view of a...

RV park residents rush to help after deadly freeway incident

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RVers help in mass casualty accident after a deadly crash shut down I-20 in Kaufman County, Texas. When a multi-vehicle collision killed five people...

Starlink now ‘demands’ $1000 surcharge in some locations

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Fans of “The Honeymooners” might be giving a Ralph Kramden shout on trying to sign up for Starlink internet service. “To the moon, Alice!”...

RV buyers shift to used market; Winnebago rethinks its lineup

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In the market for an RV? Now might be your moment—especially if you're shopping used. With more late-model rigs hitting the market and brand-new...

North Carolina’s Chimney Rock State Park reopens after long Hurricane Helene closure

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On Friday, June 27, Chimney Rock State Park reopened. It had been exactly nine months since Hurricane Helene’s devastating floodwaters washed away the park’s...

Grand Teton tourist dives through car window and narrowly avoids grizzly

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A tourist recently visiting Grand Teton National Park narrowly escaped a charging grizzly bear. A split-second decision no doubt saved his life! Here’s what happened,...

Tuolumne Meadows reopens with big upgrades and fresh reservations

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It’s been a long time since COVID. Almost as long as one of Yosemite’s popular—and big—campgrounds shut down. But after three years of construction,...

Americans’ interest in electric vehicles wanes

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Despite the wide variety of electric vehicle (EV) models now available—more than 75 options introduced in the past four years—AAA’s latest survey highlights buyers’...

Drag racers in Grand Teton National Park arrested, luxury cars impounded

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Grand Teton National Park visitors expected to see sweeping mountain vistas. They hoped to view wildlife in the Grand Teton National Park. Instead, parkgoers...

Wall Street Journal alleges serious quality flaws in Forest River RVs

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"From 2015 to 2024, Forest River issued more recalls than any U.S. automaker or RV manufacturer—many due to human error rather than flawed parts." RVtravel.com...

Tips for visiting Yellowstone this Fourth of July

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If you will visit Yellowstone National Park this Fourth of July, plan ahead to protect yourself and this wild and awe-inspiring place. Summer is...

Love’s ‘campgrounds’ are popular with RV Travel readers

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A recent RVtravel.com reader poll reveals strong interest in Love’s RV Stops (campgrounds), with nearly two-thirds of respondents saying they have either stayed at...

Park’s new lock system traps dog, sparks bizarre rescue attempt via chimney

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There’s looking after your furry friend—and then there’s perhaps going overboard. A man in Bristol, Connecticut, found himself in a tight spot—literally—after trying to...

Lake Tahoe bear breaks into RV, injures camper

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Early in the morning of June 25, 2025, a woman camping at Lake Tahoe’s Eagle Point Campground had a terrifying wake-up call. A black bear...

Winnebago recalls trailers for stovetop fire danger

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Winnebago Towables is recalling certain 2025 Micro Minnie and Micro Minnie FLX travel trailers. The cooktop flame may invert when the stove and furnace...

Extreme heat causes highway buckling across Eastern U.S.

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The blistering heat wave that’s settled over much of the country this week has led to multiple reports of highway buckling. Here's what happened and...

Starlink satellite messaging and data available to all carriers’ subscribers this fall

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Are you an avid boondocker? Or do your RV travels take you far away from civilization while en route to your destination? You may...

Crowds, long lines expected for Fourth at Arches, Canyonlands

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MOAB, Utah— Arches and Canyonlands national parks are preparing for another hot and busy July Fourth holiday weekend. Visitors should expect increased traffic, long...

RV shipments drop in May, towables down 17 percent

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Results of the RV Industry Association’s May 2025 survey of manufacturers showed that 28,150 RVs were shipped, a 15.1 percent decline from the 33,150...

Public lands sales overruled — for now

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It's a proposal that has polarized people—and RVtravel.com readers—across the nation. Should public lands be sold to private interests? Some say the big tax...
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