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Planning an RV trip to Shenandoah? You’ll need plastic to get in

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If you’re planning a summer RV trip to Shenandoah National Park, take note: Starting July 1, the park will no longer accept cash for...

Middle East wars spark fuel price fears, but expert says, ‘Relax’

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“Oil tankers are rushing to leave Persian Gulf. Analysts predict a record rise in oil prices ($200-450 per barrel).” “If Iran closes the Strait...

Some new Starlink customers face up to $750 fee

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Thinking about getting Starlink for your RV or travel setup? Be aware—you could be hit with a hefty one-time surcharge if you're signing up...

‘I was just helping!’ says man who parked stolen trailer next to his house

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Here’s another entry in the "Dumb Crooks Contest." Boils down to this: If you steal an RV, be careful where you park it. Call...

RVer dies from brain-eating amoeba. How can you protect yourself?

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Recently, a 71-year-old woman died after using a nasal rinsing device filled with tap water from her RV’s water system at a campground. Tests...

Rats! RV fire blamed on rodents. Here’s how to protect your rig

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An RVer who hadn’t used their fifth wheel for more than a week had to be mighty dismayed when they found the rig completely...

Love’s hits 100 RV Stops with style

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Back in 2021, Love’s Travel Stops rolled out its very first RV-friendly location in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Since then, they’ve been on a roll—and now...

A hot dog at a nudist RV park allegedly sparked a double murder

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A man accused of killing a couple at a Southern California nudist resort may have done so after becoming angry over a hot dog,...

Bear with barrel lid around neck for two years is finally free

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It’s not something you see every day: A bear with a barrel lid around his neck. But a young black bear in Michigan proves...

If new law passes, Camping World’s flag fines could vanish

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The continuing saga of a North Carolina city government that’s trying to get Camping World to follow the law just got deeper. It looks...

Fraudsters are sending fake traffic ticket texts to scare drivers into paying

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First it was the dun you received about failing to pay a toll. If you never went over a toll route, you probably figured...

RV industry shake-up as REV Group plans to sell Lance Camper brand

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It’s a long, sad list of corporate buyouts. Remember the reputation that Grand Design had—until taken over by Winnebago? How about Tiffin Motorhomes until...

RV buyers could deduct up to $10,000 in loan interest with new tax bill

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Planning to buy an RV, or a tow vehicle—maybe both? You might see a break on your taxes if you finance the purchase. There...

Teton Pass full closure rescheduled

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Ready to hit the road through Teton Pass in your RV? Big changes are on the horizon. Wyoming State Highway 22 will be fully closed...

RVers report saving 30 to 70 cents per gallon using this fleet fuel card 

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What if you could save 35 to 50 cents a gallon every time you filled your RV with diesel? That’s the promise buzzing around...

RVers hit harder as diesel climbs past gasoline again. What you can do

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Diesel fuel prices have jumped sharply in recent days, and several overlapping factors are to blame—many of which hit RVers directly at the pump....

Plan now to celebrate the Route  66 Centennial

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The Mother Road turns 100 next year. It's time to get ready to celebrate Route 66 with an RV trip down memory lane. Each of...

German Shepherd jumps from car window, chases wolf in Yellowstone

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A German Shepherd gave Yellowstone visitors an unexpected show last Friday when it jumped from a vehicle and chased a juvenile wolf. The incident...

New Mexico wildfire evacuations in effect

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Two fast‑moving wildfires—known as the Seven Springs Fire and the Trout Fire—are forcing evacuation orders and standby alerts across southern New Mexico. RVers or others planning...

From hookups to views, RVers and campers pick favorite campgrounds for 2025

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RVers looking for their next favorite spot will want to check out the just-announced 2025 Best Places to Camp Regional Awards from The Dyrt....

BLM studying e-bike use on popular trails. Comments open

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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is asking for public feedback on a new proposal that could open up more public lands in southern...

RV industry says hands off public lands. RVers camp here, not in condos

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Public lands activists usually come in outfits worn by what some would consider extremists. Now arises a more middle-of-the-road group, who are opposing the...

AdventureGenie and RV Weather partner to help RVers avoid storms

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Planning the perfect RV adventure means balancing dream destinations with the realities of weather and road conditions. Last Friday, two leaders in the RV...

Oregon’s Silver Falls State Park campground reopens

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This is great news for RVers exploring the great Northwest region of the U.S. Oregon’s Silver Falls State Park’s main campground swung its gates...

National Park Service may charge international visitors to offset deep budget cuts

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RV travelers heading to national parks may notice some changes ahead—especially if they're coming from outside the U.S. The Trump administration is pitching the...

RV burglar skips electronics, goes straight for cowboy boots and hats

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“A cowboy will spend $50 on a hat and $300 on boots before buying himself a proper coat.” So says a bit of Western...

Campground bans tents after bear gives sleeping kids midnight scare

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When a black bear poked its nose—and claws—into a tent where two kids were sleeping at Difficult Campground near Aspen, Colorado, the U.S. Forest...

Keystone RV recall: Fuel lines were installed backward

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A few hundred Keystone RV owners may be hauling around a fire risk, thanks to generator fuel lines that were installed backward—an error that...

Keystone recalls nearly 500 RVs for missing hardware

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A situation of missing hardware could land you on the ground. Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2025 Carbon, Fuzion, and Raptor toy...

Tornado frequency increasing; ‘Tornado Alley’ shifting

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RVers are accustomed to keeping an eye on the sky as they travel. Weather plays a critical role in RV travels. Recent evidence suggests...

Charges dismissed in Jayco’s ‘cats in the compactor’ case

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RV manufacturer Jayco says a “false statement” in a charging document against three of its former employees made the company look bad. The case...

Landslide closes Colorado’s Loveland Pass indefinitely

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Colorado's Loveland Pass (U.S. 6) was shut down at 5:25 a.m. on Sunday, June 15, 2025. A massive landslide struck near mile marker 226. The landslide...

Blacklegged ticks spread to new parts of U.S.

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Last week, our RV vacation came to a screeching halt. We were unexpectedly forced to return home due to a tick bite. What happened Within a...

North Dakota sets new speed limit for interstate travel

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North Dakota recently joined the growing list of states allowing higher top speeds on its interstates. This week, North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong signed House...

Grand Canyon’s magnificent night sky party starts soon

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The thirty-fifth annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held from Saturday, June 21, through Saturday, June 28, 2025, on the South and North...

Missouri State Highway Patrol rolls out stealth patrol vehicles

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The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) has introduced a new stealth tool that RVers should be aware of: “ghost graphics” on select patrol vehicles. What...

Glacier’s Going-to-the-Sun Road expected to open Monday

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The full length of Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road is expected to open to motorized vehicles Monday, June 16, for the 2025 summer season. As...

It’s dust storm season: How to stay safe if you drive into one

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Monsoon season is back to the Southwest. While the exact moment of when the first massive wall of dust will rise up from the...

Yellowstone staff says park did not disclose toxic lead in employee housing

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It seems like a dream job—working and living at Yellowstone National Park. However, recent revelations about lead contamination in employee housing turned that dream...

Man flies drone in Yellowstone, gets grounded by rangers and ‘cowboy’

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Tourist plus moron equals “touron.” And there are just far too many in the national parks. This time a Yellowstone touron who evidently thought...

Yosemite’s campgrounds fully open for first time since 2019

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RVers heading to Yosemite this summer have something to celebrate: For the first time since 2019, all 13 of Yosemite’s campgrounds are set to...

What do older RVers really want in a campground? Michigan says it knows

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The newer generations have their view of campground necessities: Yoga sessions. Wine tastings. Internet fast enough for gaming. Easy access to craft breweries. Food...

Another Yellowstone tourist gored by bison

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Another tourist has learned the hard way that Yellowstone’s wildlife is not to be messed with. On the morning of June 10, a 30-year-old...

Waterfall death prompts warning for hikers, campers in Olympic NP backcountry

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Olympic National Park (Washington state) officials have closed off access to the Sol Duc Falls area after a tragic accident claimed the life of...

THOR brands sue new competitor for alleged misconduct

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THOR is thundering again—this time in court. The big RV manufacturing giant says two of its offspring, Heartland RV and Cruiser RV, have been...

Fires now banned for season in Mount Rainier National Park

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ASHFORD, Wash. – Mount Rainier National Park will implement a parkwide fire ban beginning today, Tuesday, June 10. All campfires and the ignition of...

Strarcraft trailers recalled for safety chain issue

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Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain 2025 Autumn Ridge travel trailers. The installed safety chains are rated at 7,600 lbs. and the actual Gross Vehicle...

RVers urged to stay vigilant as search for suspect narrows in Washington

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Authorities have narrowed the search for suspected murderer Travis Decker to the area near Ingalls Creek and Valley High in Washington state. This area lies...

Love’s brings RV hookups and comfort food to rural Nevada

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Love’s is making good on its promise—and marketing ploy—of reaching into the lives of RVers. Love’s Travel Stops has expanded its RV-friendly network with...

Canadians staying home—More campsites for you?

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How will RVers look back on the summer of 2025 camping season? Will little elbow room in the campgrounds leave a bad taste? If...
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