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Park Service stalls employee reinstatements despite court-ordered directive

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Approximately 1,000 National Park Service employees were fired in February in the mass federal government action to cut wasteful spending. Last week a federal...

Pilot starts pumping B99 diesel fuel

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Did you know that March 18 is “National Biodiesel Day”? If you did, you’re one-up on us. But indeed, Pilot/Flying J took advantage of...

Body found in Colorado park could solve mystery of man’s disappearance

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A Colorado man, missing for more than a month, may have been found. Park rangers at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park...

Major access road to Yosemite NP closed by rockslide

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Looking to get into Yosemite National Park? Your plans may need a reroute if you’re coming in from the Merced, California, area. A landslide...

British couple fined after stowaway found on their RV’s bike rack

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Two British RVers ran afoul of the law across the pond after they found a stowaway on their motorhome. On their motorhome, not in...

Another Army Corps campground closes due to staff shortages

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As we reported earlier this week, the Army Corps of Engineers has been forced to close several popular campgrounds throughout the Susquehanna and Potomac...

Camping World fines piling up for giant flag

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We’ve reported on the continual back-and-forth between Camping World and the Greenville, North Carolina, city fathers. Back in January, we noted that in its...

Yosemite resumes campground reservations: Here’s when to book your spot

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Last month, we reported that the authorities shut down camping reservations in some of Yosemite National Park’s most popular campgrounds. With spring travel season...

Army Corps cancels public meeting due to employee $1 credit card limit

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Government decisions with long-term impacts require oversight, and public meetings are a vital tool for building trust between officials and the communities they serve—including...

Army Corps campgrounds at Susquehanna and Potomac Rivers closed amid staffing crisis

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With federal funding cuts big in the news, some are concerned about how RVers might be affected. Limited funding invariably leads to limited services....

‘So many lies’: TV station investigates deceptive practices at Camping World

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Camping World is facing serious backlash after a TV exposé revealed troubling stories from customers of its North Charleston, South Carolina, dealership. The report...

Feds rehire 6,000 wildfire and public land workers

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has rehired nearly 6,000 probationary employees, many of whom play key roles in managing public lands and wildfires. What...

Keystone recalls trailers due to miswired electrical box

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Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2025 Keystone Kodiak, Colorado 260RBC, 270BHC, 280BHC, and Sunset travel trailers. The 7-way cord and 12-volt distribution...

Lawsuit accuses GEICO of unlawfully raising insurance rates

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A proposed class action lawsuit accuses GEICO of failing to honor its accident forgiveness policy, which promises customers that their insurance premiums will not...

National park visitors face reduced access and services across the country

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Last year marked the biggest number of visitors by the National Park Service in history. People are coming to the nation’s parks in droves....

28 million Americans plan to RV this spring—Here’s where they’re going

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“Don’t you know what that is? It’s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want—oh,...

New Canadian tariffs slapped on U.S. in retaliation for American actions

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(WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025): The Canadian government announced a plan today to slap tariffs on $29.8 billion worth of American goods to strike back...

RV hungry? Are you hungry? Order ahead at Love’s and get a free sandwich

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If your mouth waters when thinking of a roast beef sandwich from Arby's, then Love’s has a deal for you. Love’s is beefing up...

New U.S. rule mandates Canadian snowbirds to register with Homeland Security

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With pressure between the U.S. and Canada continuing, reports indicate some Canadian snowbirds may change their future plans and not visit the U.S. Now...

DUI: Some marijuana users’ attitudes toward safety may put you in danger

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Drivers are constantly reminded about the dangers of drunk driving. In 2022 alone, alcohol-related crashes killed 13,524 people. Marijuana use is up, making cannabis...

RVers, check out these special deals on Friday

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If you’re an RVer always on the lookout for tasty stops and budget-friendly eats, Pi Day this Friday—March 14, 2025—might just be your golden...

2024 national park visitation reaches new heights; officials told not to publicize

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At RVtravel.com, we rely heavily on federal news releases to keep up with what’s happening on public lands. After all, there aren’t many of...

Camping the West Coast? Two-thirds of campers struggle to secure reservations

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Are you having trouble getting a campground reservation when planning a West Coast trip? You’re not alone. According to a report from camping app...

Tragic RV fire: One child killed and another injured after possibly being left alone

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A tragic story out of Washington state underscores how fast an RV fire can spread. The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office reports that a fire...

Hundreds of Airstream trailers recalled for couch fire hazard

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A “thermal event” in a sofa was reported, leading to the recall of several hundred Airstream Classic travel trailers. It’s a highly unusual case,...

RV dealers stock up on rigs; customer demand remains sluggish

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When the RV Industry reported that wholesale shipments were up in January, it was a banner headline for them. A good turnaround from the...

Jayco issues recall for potentially dangerous tire info on label

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Could you put the wrong tire on your trailer? If you own one of the fifth wheels or travel trailers involved in this recall...

Federal payment freeze leaves RV volunteer couple out in the cold

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Imagine yourself in your 70s and full-time RVing. To help make ends meet, you volunteer looking after a visitor center for the National Forest...

Dear RVer: Brace yourself – Tariffs may hit your wallet harder than expected

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It’s been a hectic week for news outlets. The on again/off again situation regarding import tariffs on products from Mexico and Canada has left...

Get ready for the total lunar eclipse this week

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Mark your calendars, skywatchers! On March 13-14, 2025, the night sky will display its first total lunar eclipse in nearly two and a half...

Latest model flying car is here

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File this under "I can't believe what I'm seeing." This video seems like a poorly produced AI production, but it's not! (You may need...

California may close 4,000 campsites due to Federal budget cuts

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Nearly 4,000 campsites across California’s 18 national forests may close for part or all of the summer season due to budget cuts resulting from...

Airstream’s all-electric Basecamp 20Xe brings innovation to the RV world

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You might remember back to the 1950s when home builders and power companies wanted to bring you into the future. A catchy slogan, “Live...

National parks new $1 limit on employee credit card use is laughable

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There are just some things we take for granted. Pop into a bathroom at a national park, surely you’ll find toilet paper in the...

How new tariffs will impact the RV industry

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By Cheri Sicard In the video below, Jason Epperson of RV Miles discusses how tariffs are likely to impact the RV industry. The RV Industry Association...

New study reveals surprising changes in today’s RVers

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In the video below, Jason Epperson breaks down some fascinating data from a new RV Industry Association (RVIA) study. According to the study, RV owners...

Beware of low-cost but dangerous knock-off RV parts

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With the high cost of both RV parts and labor, plenty of RVers are looking to do a lot of work themselves. That makes...

RV snowbirds face flu crisis: Too late to get a vaccine?

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While the warm winter weather brought crowds of RVers to Quartzsite, Arizona, this year, it brought something else. Influenza. While no precise numbers exist,...

The rising appeal of farm stays for RV travelers

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Taking your RV and camping “down on the farm” has a rising appeal. Harvest Hosts, an organization that steers RVers to farms, wineries, and...

Tire flyaway danger looms for Grand Design owners, prompting recall

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Wheels could loosen and take off flying in a travel trailer recall issue. Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2025 Serenova...

RV shipments forecast for 2025 same as last year

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The Spring 2025 edition of RV RoadSigns, the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association, projects 2025 wholesale shipments ranging...

Got AAA? Save big on fuel every time you stop at Love’s

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Love’s Travel Stops and AAA have partnered to offer savings on fuel to AAA members through the Love’s Connect App in time for spring...

Will BLM firings ignite a crisis at Burning Man?

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It’s a late-summer happening on the Nevada desert that draws thousands of art-minded counter-culturists. The Burning Man Festival on Northwest Nevada’s Black Rock Desert...

I-40 reopens near NC-TN border, but travel challenges remain

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On Saturday, a 12‑mile stretch of North Carolina's Interstate 40 near the Tennessee border finally reopened after months of closure caused by Hurricane Helene....

Nationwide protests erupt at national parks over job cuts

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Across the country this weekend (March 1) protests erupted in all 433 national parks over sweeping staffing cuts in our national lands. In an effort...

Don’t like wearing clothes? Buy this RV resort

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Do you like spending your days walking around in your birthday suit? Are you looking for a business where you can do just that,...

Forest River recalls trailers with wrong safety chain guidelines

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Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2025 Coachmen Catalina and 2020-2025 Aurora travel trailers. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the...

RV dealers stock up on trailers, turn away from motorhomes

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2024 was a disastrous year for the RV industry. Now that the calendar has turned, it will be interesting to see how 2025 shapes...

Two more Lazydays locations fall under Camping World’s control amid struggles

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Last November we took a closer look at Lazydays’ financial footing. The story described the situation as a financial whirlpool, one heading down. One...

700 Park Service workers cash in on “quit now, get paid until later” deal

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The news is awash with stories about the effects of the White House’s push for “government efficiency.” We simply cannot cover every aspect of...
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