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Seasonal jobs cut as public lands and RV industry face big changes

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By Cheri Sicard The video below, from Jason Epperson at RV Miles, provides a news update about seasonal workers in national parks. As usual, Jason covers...

Highland Ridge RV recalls fifth wheels because of tire misinformation

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Highland Ridge RV is recalling certain 2025 Highland Ridge Open Range 3X fifth-wheel travel trailers. The tire size listed on the vehicle certification label...

Garmin introduces device to control onboard RV electronics

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Garmin has debuted what it calls "the ultimate control panel" for travelers who want a smart RV experience with a sleek, modern touchscreen display....

Missouri park and campground to reopen after flooding

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Months after a devastating flood, Missouri's Montauk State Park will reopen to day-use guests Feb. 24, and overnight guests will be welcomed back into...

Ford says e-pickups aren’t suited for towing; moves toward hybrid vehicles

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Want a big Ford pickup to pull a big RV? Great, if you’re in the market for gas or diesel. But those looking to...

Yosemite entrance reservations suspended as new administration takes over

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We reported last year that Yosemite National Park would require reservations to enter the park during peak hours. Some weren’t surprised by the news....

Gas prices up a little for now, but less than a year ago

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 6, 2025)—Amid the threat of tariffs, the national average for a gallon of gas ticked up two cents from last week...

Arson suspect facing murder charges in RVer’s death

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A fire in California’s Riverside County that was initially reported as “non-injury” has now turned out to be murder. An alleged arsonist has been...

Younger and wealthier: The changing face of first-time RV owners

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If you’re sitting in the RV park and a rig pulls into the space next to yours, don’t be surprised if the RVer has...

Gun threat at campground uncovers RV’s magic mushroom lab

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When state police got a call that a campground staffer had been threatened with a gun, little did they expect a “magic” experience. But...

Another case of public lands vandalism. Can you help?

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Public lands vandalism seems to be on the rise. Here’s another case where law enforcement hopes you can help identify the low-lifes involved. Buckhorn Wash...

Washington state considers extreme measures to slow down speeders

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Too many folks are "putting the pedal to the metal," says one state legislator. With one-in-three fatal crashes involving speeding, the lawmaker says enough...

Serious crime up in national parks, but ranger numbers on decline

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In the wee hours of the morning, you’re startled out of your sleep by a strange noise. Someone’s trying to break in! Grabbing the...

Arizona proposes $500 fine for fast lane slowpokes

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“Camp out” in the fast lane in Arizona, you could get hit with a $500 fine. That’s the aim of a bill currently working...

OPEC ignores White House demands, keeps oil prices steady

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There will be no adjustment in oil production plans. That's the word from OPEC+ made during a review meeting on February 3, despite President...

Brinkley RV recalls nearly 2,000 5th wheels for fire danger

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A new fifth-wheel caught fire while being transported between dealer locations. It was enough to cause Brinkley to take a closer look. Sure enough,...

Jayco trailers recalled for cooktop gas leak

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In a 1943 cartoon, The Wise Quacking Duck, Daffy Duck peeks out from the inside of an oven. His last line? “Say! Now you’re...

Camping World expands into 44th state

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If you’re an RVer, you’ve likely seen or even own one of those U.S. decal maps—adding a new sticker for every state you visit....

Colorado, Midwest face fuel price hike as U.S. considers new tariffs on Canada

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Planning to RV in Colorado? Don’t be surprised if pump prices are higher than in neighboring states. Potential Colorado fuel price tariffs based on...

Motorhome veers off road, sending RVers and dog into river

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On the “bad day” scale of 1 to 10, we’d have to rate this one as an 11. A Pocatello, Idaho, man was driving...

Big trouble for RV industry? Tariffs could destroy jobs, cripple profits

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The RV industry is just beginning to emerge from the nightmare of years of declining sales. As we reported earlier, the RV Industry Association...

National Park employees worry about keeping jobs

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As the Trump administration cuts spending and eliminating federal jobs, National Park employees find themselves directly in the crosshairs, according to a report by...

Drive virtually through more than 3,350 campgrounds to find your perfect site

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Campground Views, an online platform that connects RVers with campgrounds and RV parks, now features more than 3,350 virtual drive-through tours across North America...

THOR unveils hybrid Class A motorhome with 500-mile range

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THOR Industries, the parent company of Airstream, has introduced a plug-in-hybrid Class A motorhome, taking a major step forward in the electrification of the...

New Utah state park with campground to open this spring

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Utah is gearing up to unveil its latest natural treasure: Utahraptor State Park. Set to officially open in spring 2025, this park promises a...

Magnitude 3.9 earthquake shakes Yellowstone National Park

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At approximately 6:00 p.m. MST on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Yellowstone National Park experienced a magnitude 3.9 earthquake near the Norris Geyser Basin. This tremor,...

Winter chill freezes out used RV prices – Black Book report

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If winter’s chill slows you down, you’re not alone. Used RV prices took a sharp drop in December, according to the latest report from...

RVers may benefit from new Arizona rest area notice system

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Folks driving a big motorhome or pulling a trailer know they need big pull-throughs when stopping at a rest area. If your travels take...

LA County RV parks grant free, extended stays for LA wildfire victims

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As the California wildfires continue to burn, leaving thousands of homes destroyed, victims are working to rebuild their lives. Those who have lost their...

Forest Service shuts gates on three California campgrounds

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If camping in a California national forest is in your plans, here’s a heads-up. Forest Service campground closures affect three campgrounds in the San...

Arizona park gets new campground

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Here’s some good news, RVers! Exciting developments are underway at Estrella Mountain Regional Park in Maricopa County, Arizona. Beginning February 3, 2025, the park...

Winnebago recalls trailers for stovetop fire danger

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An upside-down flame on a cooktop burner can be more than just a pain to heat your coffee—it could lead to a fire. Thus,...

Rest stops in Midwest and Southwest regions shut down for much-needed upgrades

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They’re convenient—rest areas are often strategically placed along highways, making them an easy and convenient spot for drivers to pull off and stretch their...

Circle K mixes up fuel, leaving customers furious and stranded

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Don’t think we’d want to be the manager at this Circle K store. Evidently, the fuel tanker driver got a bit mixed up when...

California temporarily suspends controversial portable generator sales ban

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In late 2021, hearing that California’s Air Resources Board was pushing a rule that would have shut down the sale of portable generators incensed...

2024 sees increased complaints about campsite availability

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Did you have trouble getting camping reservations where and when you wanted them last year? If you did, you're not the only one. According...

Canada camping alert: Jasper National Park reservations open TODAY!

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You betcha, camping in Canada’s Jasper National Park is super popular. In 2022, 450,000 campers stayed at the park's front country campgrounds, and 14,000...

RV industry closes 2024 with overall gains; motorhomes drag down numbers

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The RV Industry Association has posted its final report of 2024 wholesale shipments from factory to dealers. The outfit is quick to crow that...

Council caves to Lemonis’ demands over Camping World flag display

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After Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis posted his defiance of the orders of the Greenville, North Carolina, city council, it looks as though the...

Heartbreak in Texas as 4-year-old dies in RV fire

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In a tragic event, a 4-year-old girl lost her life in an RV fire in Texas. Last Wednesday, firefighters were called to a trailer...

New Love’s in Virginia adds more RV hookup sites to national network

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The first new Love’s Travel Stop of 2025 is now open. RVers looking for a spot to get off the roadway and hunker down...

Forest River fifth wheels recalled for potential carbon monoxide poisoning

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A major goof by Forest River design engineers has put users of some fifth wheels at risk of “carbon monoxide poisoning or death,” by...

National Park Service rescinds 1,000+ job offers amid President Trump’s federal hiring freeze

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The federal hiring freeze implemented under President Donald Trump’s new administration sent ripples through various government agencies, including the National Park Service (NPS). For...

Michigan state parks announce 2025 camping fee increase

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Michigan campers will soon encounter higher costs, as the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) prepares to roll out its first significant price update...

Helicopter tours and RV park approved for Denali State Park

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Many residents living near Alaska’s Denali State Park are not too happy with the local planning commission. Earlier this week, the Mat-Su Borough Planning...

Reward offered to help catch national park vandals

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It seems like nearly every month we report on yet another case of vandalism on America’s public lands. This time the story comes out...

Wildfire response at risk? Federal hiring freeze raises critical staffing questions

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A new White House order imposing an across-the-board freeze on federal hiring has created concern among firefighters. The executive order, signed Monday and effective...

Love’s to add more RV hookups nationwide this year

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Travel stop king Love's says RVers will continue to see more RV hookups across the country this year. Love's in 2025? Even if your...

What used travel trailer buyers want: Insights from RV Trader

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Thinking about selling your travel trailer? Are you in the market to buy one? You may have eye-balled the internet RV sales giant RV...

Got an RV? Hollywood wants it for a film

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Ever dreamed of being a star? Well, if you’re like some of us, it might be better if your RV was the star. And...
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