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Washington state forest access reopened as suspect in child murders remains at large

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The U.S. Forest Service has reopened campgrounds while a Washington state mother, Whitney Decker, is grieving. Whitney’s three young daughters—Paityn (9), Evelyn (8), and...

Latest numbers show 26 percent more new RVs shipped to dealers than sold

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Retail RV registrations—the measure of new units sold—are still on the decline, according to the latest numbers from Statistical Surveys Inc., a company that...

Triple E RV recalls some motorhomes for wiring fire danger

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Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2025 Wonder W24RTB, W24RL, W24MBL, Unity U24RL, U24TB, U24MBL, U24MB, U24FX, and U24CB motorhomes. The...

Camping World flag issue lands in court as Greenville, NC, files civil suit

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What started as what one side purports is a patriotic gesture has now become a full-blown legal battle. The City of Greenville, North Carolina,...

Starlink demand surcharge doubles—now higher than the dish itself

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Looking to sign up for satellite service from Starlink? Look out, if you’re in one of three states. The internet service provider is now...

What the public doesn’t see in national park budget cuts

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Over the last few months, we’ve covered how budget cutting and staff shortages have affected our national parks. A frequent comment that we see...

Motorhome sales drag down Winnebago profits

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RV giant Winnebago reported some financial news for its investors earlier this week. It’s a 1300+ word statement, written in corporate-financial speak—perfect for analysts,...

RVer dies from brain-eating amoeba in campground water

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A woman in Texas has died after contracting a rare infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba, which she encountered while using tap water to...

KOA changes its cancellation policy

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If you have plans to stay at a KOA, heads up! Once known for its flexible cancellation policy, the big campground giant quietly changed...

Family RV Association plans major rallies through 2027

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Are you ready for an FRVA (Family RV Association) rally? The relatively newly branded group (earlier known as the Family Motor Coach Association—FMCA) wants...

Forest River recalls trailers; side entry latch may unlock

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Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The side entry gate latch may become unlocked, allowing the...

Fish for free in Colorado this weekend, June 7 and 8

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DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is inviting resident and nonresident anglers of all ages to participate in Free Fishing Weekend. On June...

Keystone’s ‘rebrand’ is bold, rugged – But how is the quality?

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When a major RV manufacturer rolls out a press release touting a “rebranding,” we often yawn. How much time, money, and effort did the...

Ohio Jellystone Park becomes first in the country with full-scale dog water park

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If the surveys are true, then one Ohio RV park is playing the numbers in the right direction. A Renogy survey says almost 70%...

Nevada to require motorists to turn on headlights during the day

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If your RV adventures take you down Nevada’s scenic two-lane highways, expect to see new roadside reminders to flip on your headlights—no matter the...

RVers urged to speak out as industry leaders meet in D.C.

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Did you know that the “RVs Move America Week” has kicked off in Washington, D.C.? This weeklong event is organized by the RV Industry...

Popular geothermal area in Yellowstone National Park closed for summer

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If you're planning an RV trip to Yellowstone National Park this summer, it's important to note that Biscuit Basin, a popular geothermal area, remains...

250 million bees escape after truck crash

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On Friday, May 30, 2025, just before dawn, a tractor-trailer hauling roughly 70,000 pounds of honeybee hives overturned on Weidkamp Road near Lynden, Washington....

Texas overpass collapse on I-27; highway closed indefinitely

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If you're planning to travel through the Texas Panhandle anytime soon, be aware of a significant road closure on Interstate 27 (I-27) near Tulia,...

Driver 2.5x over blood alcohol limit in fatal Yellowstone-area wreck

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The driver of a Dodge Ram pickup that demolished a tour van near Idaho’s Yellowstone National Park on May 1, killing seven, was way...

Robot-powered glamping resort breaks ground in NC

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Technology is storming the RV world. We’re all getting more used to checking into RV parks with smartphones, but how about an RV resort...

Smoke from Canadian wildfires prompts health warnings in Northern U.S.

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Major Canadian wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan sent dense smoke plumes across the U.S. Midwest late last week. The smoke triggered air quality alerts...

Harvest Hosts gets competition from new lower-cost alternative

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Just this week, the group formerly known as Family Motor Coach Association (now rebranded as Family RV Association) said it cut a deal with...

Forest Service budget cuts harm visitor services

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Imagine you’re planning a visit to a U.S. national forest. Maybe you need a permit, or maybe you just need up-do-date information. Or maybe...

A million Fords recalled for defective backup cameras

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Ford is recalling more than one million vehicles due to a defect affecting rearview cameras, which may fail to display properly when the vehicle...

Park Service in court over ‘no cash’ payment policy

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Way back in March 2024, we first reported on a lawsuit that hauled the National Park Service into court over a cash controversy. At...

RVers invited to compete in talent show with cash prize

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From the “Gong Show” to “America’s Got Talent,” the good, the bad, and certainly the ugly have all tried to get their 15 minutes...

New bills seek to restore park staffing levels ahead of busy summer

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With national parks and forests bracing for more staff layoffs, U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) has introduced two bills aimed at reversing recent workforce...

Lazydays RV sells off Arizona dealership; only 9 locations left

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As of Tuesday morning, May 27, shares of stock for Lazydays Holdings, Inc. stood at 30.8 cents each. Great-grandad used to talk about “penny...

Keystone recalls RVs due to stairs detaching

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A growing safety concern is affecting several RV brands—collapsing detachable stairs. Multiple manufacturers have issued recalls for units equipped with MORryde removable step assemblies,...

Alliance RV recalls fifth wheels; freshwater tanks may detatch

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If you’re following an Alliance-built RV down the highway, you may want to give it plenty of distance. Alliance RV, LLC (Alliance) is recalling...

Love’s adds RV hookups to six more stops nationwide

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While big travel stop company Love’s says it’s bringing several new locations on-line this year, the company is also revamping a number of their existing stops....

Michelin tire recall impacts some Class B owners

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Drive a Class B motorhome? Best check your tires, as some could be equipped with tires now under recall for “chunking rubber.” Michelin North...

Public lands spared from sale in last-minute budget deal

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Early this week we were putting together a story regarding the potential sale of federal public lands. It appeared that it was possible that...

Brand-new Florida KOA to be demolished for highway expansion

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It was one family’s dream: Build a campground in the Sunshine State. In January 2024, the dream became a reality—the KOA Holiday Campground in...

Toyota recalls 443,444 pickup trucks

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Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid trucks. Moisture may enter the reverse light assemblies and...

GPS blind faith: Trucker takes the scenic route… way too literally

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A tractor-trailer driver’s apparent overreliance on GPS navigation led to the closure of Snake Creek Road in Great Basin National Park. Some speculate the...

Pickleball courts top the list of campground upgrades in 2024

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Looking to reserve sites in RV parks? Hope you’re into pickleball—and not into staying connected. That’s where RV parks put their upgrade investment money...

RV owners beware: GM engine recall may tank fuel economy and resale value

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Last month we published recall information for 600,000 GM rigs with 6.2-liter V8s. Not only are these engines in big GM SUVs, but some...

Starlink Mini is on sale for very limited time

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Starlink and RVing for some is a “natural.” No matter where your RV takes you, you’ll be able to stay connected to the internet—even...

Many changes at Iowa state parks for new season

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Iowa state parks and forest staff are busy preparing for the summer camping season, turning on water, sprucing up campgrounds and freshening up bathroom,...

Arches and Canyonlands prepare for busy Memorial Day weekend

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MOAB, Utah—As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Arches and Canyonlands national parks advise visitors to expect heavy traffic, crowded trails, and limited parking at both...

Coastal California state park named best for camping

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California's Morro Bay State Park has been voted the state's best state park for camping according to the Best of California’s State Parks 2025...

California recreation area and campgrounds close due to short staff

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Three recreation areas at Black Butte Lake will temporarily close for the 2025 recreation season on May 19, 2025, due to limited staffing availability....

California State Parks offers free Memorial Day admission to vets, military

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California State Parks is honoring the service of veterans and active and reserve military members by offering free admission to 142 participating state park...

Camping World claims top spot in RV sales

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Camping World is reporting strong sales numbers this quarter, stating that it has outpaced all other RV dealers in retail registrations—a key measure of...

Food-conditioned grizzly bear trapped, killed in Yellowstone

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Yellowstone National Park staff trapped and killed an 11-year-old male grizzly bear on May 14 after the bear repeatedly sought out human food sources...

Some Entegra Coach motorhomes to transition to Tiffin from Jayco

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THOR Industries, Inc., has announced a strategic partnership between Jayco, Inc. ("Jayco") and Tiffin Motorhomes ("Tiffin") to shift production of Entegra Coach Class A...

Staff shortages shut down dozens of Army Corps campgrounds, but RVers can help

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Uncle Sam has plenty of RV camping opportunities. National Parks, BLM lands, and the Forest Service offer lots of “spots.” But some of the...

Scientists predict active 2025 Atlantic hurricane season

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Colorado State University (CSU) researchers predict an above-average Atlantic hurricane season in 2025, driven by unusually warm sea surface temperatures in the subtropical Atlantic...
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