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National parks get $100 million gift

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Many of us would be excited to get a hundred dollar bill as a gift. Imagine the excitement at the National Park Foundation (NPF)...

One dead, 104 people rescued from Havasupai flooding; campground/falls closed

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The Arizona National Guard rescued 104 people from flooding at a major tourist destination. Floods hit Havasupai tribal lands on Thursday, stranding tourists and...

National Park Service confirms OK to ride e-bikes

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WASHINGTON – The National Park Service has concluded that it's okay for visitors to ride e-bikes in parks as long as the superintendent determines...

Escape trailers recalled for risk of kitchen fire

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Escape Trailer is recalling certain 2024 Escape 17, 19, 21, 23, and 5.0 travel trailers. The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range...

Winnebago recalls motorhomes for potential camera failure

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Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Vista, Sunstar, and Adventurer motorhomes built on F53 chassis. The wiring may have been incorrectly routed,...

What’s new at campgrounds and RV parks, August 24, 2024

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Compiled by Janet Groene We scan the web, including local news and industry sources, for information about campgrounds and RV parks across North America. Those...

Wyoming’s Fish Creek Fire triples in size, forces road closures and pre-evacuation orders

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Wyoming's Fish Creek Fire continues to expand rapidly, now consuming over 10,000 acres. That's more than triple its size from just a day ago....

Devils Tower reopens after devastating storm causes major damage

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Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming has reopened after being temporarily closed due to severe storm damage. The storm, which struck on Monday evening,...

West Virginia state parks installs special viewers for colorblind visitors

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West Virginia is making a thoughtful addition to its state parks by installing special viewers designed for colorblind visitors. These viewers, called "colorblindness viewers,"...

Lightning fire closes Badlands National Park campground

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BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK, INTERIOR, S.D. — Lightning from a thunderstorm overnight ignited a wildfire in the Sage Creek area of Badlands National Park. Fire crews...

Humans cause most wildfires that burn houses, other structures

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MISSOULA, Montana – More than three times as many houses and other structures burned in Western wildfires from 2010 to 2020 than in the...

National Park Service issues warning to drivers with all-wheel drive

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A Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness owner recently received a stark warning from the National Park Service (NPS) after driving on a restricted trail in Canyonlands...

Several Oregon state parks and campgrounds closing for maintenance

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Planning a stay in an Oregon state park campground? Or maybe just a day-use visit? Several parks or some of their associated campgrounds are...

After RV is stolen, insurance company cancels insurance

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It’s a case of adding insult to injury, but this one could be the last straw for a great idea that helps kids. You...

Sea lion invasion closes popular California beach

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San Carlos Beach in Monterey, California, located near the start of the city's famous Cannery Row and along the paved Monterey Peninsula Recreation Trail,...

Starlink lower-cost family plan rolls out for some

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Who knows why Elon Musk does what he does. Does Starlink need a fresh infusion of cash? Some existing customers are receiving an opportunity...

Invasive bees close campground in Joshua Tree National Park

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A popular area in Joshua Tree National Park has been temporarily closed due to the presence of invasive honeybees. Cottonwood Visitor Center and Campground...

Winnebago recalls trailers with missing GFCI outlet

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Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Minnie, 2024-2025 Access, and 2021-2025 Voyage travel trailers. The countertop may have an incorrect standard outlet installed...

New cell booster promises signals 3x farther

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Do your RV travels "boldly go where no one has gone before?" Sorry, we have no Winnebago warp engines. But if you do get...

Electric bikes and state parks – Do they mix?

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Safety experts say e-bike users face a greater risk of injury or death in accidents if not properly trained and educated. Heavier and faster...

No Ford e-SUVs; company “pivots” to hybrids

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For those looking for an electric-powered SUV with a "blue oval" on the grill, forget it. In a dramatic and costly move, there will...

Woman without phone lost in Colorado mountains for 4 days

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A woman attending a "spiritual retreat" and urged by organizers to leave her cellphone behind ended up lost in Colorado mountains for four days....

Storm closes Devils Tower National Monument

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A storm has closed Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming. A brief announcement on the park webpage reads, “The park is closed Wednesday, August...

Love’s opens new store in California. RV parking coming soon

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Love’s has opened a new location in the southern Central Valley of California in Bakersfield off Highway 99 and Taft Highway. It becomes the...

Not even celebrities are safe from ‘heartbreaking’ RV disasters

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Do you ever get the “poor me” feeling when it comes to problems with your RV? Please know that you’re not alone. Even the...

Is this the highest price gas station in the Lower 48?

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RVers are acutely aware of the cost of fuel. Pulling over and pumping 100+ gallons in a motorhome tank can put a serious hole...

Disney World backpedals on potential wrongful death lawsuit

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Last week RVtravel.com readers lashed out at Florida’s Disney World in response to a story we carried. Jeffrey Piccolo and his wife, Kanokporn Tangsuan,...

Guests at lodge with RV park diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease

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Missouri health officials are warning guests who stayed at a Cassville lodge and RV park they could have a health concern. The Missouri Department...

Zion shuttlebus service limited due to safety concerns

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Shuttlebus service in one of the National Park Service crown jewels is temporarily tarnished. On Monday, August 19, Zion shuttlebus service took a severe...

Lassen Volcanic National Park partially reopened

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Lassen Volcanic National Park partially reopened last Saturday, August 17. The reopening followed the lifting of some Park Fire evacuation orders and warnings. This...

AAA predicts popular travel options, gas prices, traffic for Labor Day

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For many, it’s the last trip of summer. The big weekend before many schools ring bells to recall students. What of Labor Day (Sept....

Mount Rainier National Park seeks feedback on timed entry policy

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Washington state's Mount Rainier National Park is asking the public for feedback on the timed entry reservation pilot program for visits to the Paradise...

Boise, Idaho, pilot program allows city living in RVs

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As we’ve covered in the past, it’s not easy to live in an RV full time other than in an RV park. Even living...

Wolves invade national park campground

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Who’s afraid of the big bad wolf? Better you should ask, “What’s" afraid? When wolves invade a national park campground, garbage containers are the...

REV Group recalls motorhomes for electrical problem

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REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Holiday Rambler Admiral, 2023-2025 Holiday Rambler Eclipse, Fleetwood Flex and 2019-2024 Fleetwood Flair motorhomes. The exterior...

Washington State Parks to raise camping fees in 2025

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OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is updating its camping and moorage fees for 2025 to support its operations amid...

REV Group recalls many RVs for potentially dangerous cabinet collapse

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REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Holiday Rambler Admiral, 2018 Holiday Rambler Admiral XE, Fleetwood Storm, 2023-2025 Holiday Rambler Eclipse, Fleetwood Flex,...

What’s new at campgrounds and RV parks, August 17, 2024

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Compiled by Janet Groene We scan the web, including local news and industry sources, for information about campgrounds and RV parks across North America. Those...

RV dealer Lazydays struggling in down economy

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TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 15, 2024 — RV dealer Lazydays reported results today for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. It's not a rosy...

Grand Canyon’s top fatal tourist activity will surprise you

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Who would guess that the most fatal tourist activity at Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park in recent years has been park visitors taking photos?...

Dangerous conditions at Cape Hatteras this weekend

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MANTEO, N.C., August 19, 2024 — Cape Hatteras National Seashore is warning its visitors that ocean conditions are forecast to be dangerous along all...

RVtravel.com’s Dave Solberg teams with Ford on trailer towing class

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By Dave Solberg Please join me at the North Carolina RV Dealers Raleigh Show August 23-25. The three-day event not only includes the popular RV...

Bear chases hikers; bear spray no help

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We’ve frequently urged folks in bear country to be bear-prepared. That includes carrying bear spray where permitted. Now we get to publish a big...

Popular campground may close: facilities ‘aging out’

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The future of a popular North Carolina campground hinges on waste. In the words of a plainspoken Forest Service district ranger, Rocky Bluff Campground’s...

Dumb crook says ‘end of the world’ made him steal RV

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It only works in disaster films – and then, only if you’re the hero. Ripping off anything from cars to helicopters is a staple...

FMCA rally starts with disappointing turnout

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Oregon’s Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center is hosting the FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association) 109th International Convention & RV Expo. The club has...

Los Angeles tries again to control RV street parking

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On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council addressed the issue of recreational vehicles (RVs) being used as housing on city streets. Council members are...

RV Trader wants you to use AI to set up your ad

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Artificial intelligence seems to be muscling its way into nearly everyone’s life. Try and do a Google search, you’ll probably find an AI “answer”...

Motorhome demolished, 1 killed in Teton Pass crash

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A spectacular roll-over RV accident has left a motorhome demolished and one person dead on Wyoming’s treacherous Teton Pass. The terrible incident occurred on...

Texas town limits RV stays on city streets to 24 hours

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“Visitors can come, but they can’t stay forever,” Nacogdoches, Texas, city manager Rick Beverlin told city council members Tuesday. The city has passed a...
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