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Camping World’s financial report disappoints investors

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Camping World fooled Wall Street analysts – and not in a good way. The company released its second quarter 2024 report last night after...

Witnesses sought to Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion

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Yellowstone National Park and the USGS Volcanoes U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are seeking witnesses and information regarding the hydrothermal explosion event that took place...

Loves opens new, small RV park along I-75 in Georgia

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Love's Travel Stops is now serving customers including RVers in Valdosta, Georgia, with the opening of its 20th location in the "Peach State.” The...

Fire destroys motorhome minutes after purchase

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Man buys motorhome, smells gas and pulls into a gas station. Motorhome catches fire and burns up minutes after purchase from dealer. It sounds like...

Traffic jams expected in Joshua Tree for Perseids meteor shower

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Joshua Tree National Park, in the Southern California desert, is anticipating a traffic surge due to the 2024 Perseids meteor shower from August 10...

More Camping World would-be takeovers nosedive

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Marcus Lemonis, Camping World CEO, wants to dominate the RV retail industry. He makes no bones about it. Early this year Lemonis issued a media...

Use artificial intelligence to find available campsites?

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If you’ve struggled to find an open site for your RV, you know how difficult it can be. With dates in hand, you hit...

Vermont flooding: Are your campground reservations impacted?

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Many RVers travel north during the summer to avoid the heat in other parts of the country. If you choose to camp in beautiful...

Vermont bear gets into attic. Could it get into your RV?

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In a recent incident that sounds like something straight out of a wildlife documentary, Vermont game warden Jeremy Schmid was called to an unusual...

August 2, 2024: Update on California’s Park Fire

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As of Friday, August 2, the Park Fire in Butte and Tehama counties, California, continues to challenge firefighting efforts. It is the fifth-largest wildfire...

Expect 2-hour traffic delays on I-80 in Sierra

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Drivers can expect travel delays of up to two hours in multiple locations on Interstate 80 (I-80) along the Sierra Corridor in Northern California. Caltrans...

Gas prices low. Refinery shutdown keeps them from dropping lower

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Had a weird dream lately? How about this: You’re at the gas station, and the pump hose is stretched tight between the pump and...

Grand Design Lineage motorhome starts show-off tour

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We’ve written several times about the much-hyped Grand Design Lineage motorhome. The first motorized unit from Grand Design comes with much fanfare. In June, Grand...

Bear outsmarts rangers to force closure of Utah camping area

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Who says bears are dumb? One in Utah may have read “The Big Honey Hunt” and taken to heart a classic quote: “When a bear...

Crime, ‘residential camping’ force closure of Lake Mead boondocking area

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Less than an hour from the glitz of the Las Vegas strip, boondockers have had a refuge. The Lake Mead National Recreation Area is...

Expect long traffic delays on I-5 in southern Washington state

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Delays should be expected on Interstate 5 in southern Washington state as lanes will be reduced to complete a bridge rehabilitation project at the...

Ash-scattering in national parks a big hit

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Campfire fans are familiar with ashes. And how often do we connect national parks with campfires? But there’s another kind of ashes finding their...

10 most – and least – outdoor-friendly cities

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Planning an RV road trip? Still haven’t quite made up your mind on where to go? Here’s some help. Want to know the truly...

Fire closes Lassen National Park – Could reach historic CCC areas

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Three years ago the Dixie Fire chewed its way through the eastern side of one of California’s most scenic national parks. Now the Park...

Help find these stolen RVs: July 27, 2024

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Every Saturday, RVtravel.com reports on stolen RVs, tow vehicles and sometimes related products from across the USA and Canada. We urge you to keep...

What’s new at campgrounds and RV parks, July 27, 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...

Motorhome auction prices spike, but still could be good time to buy a new RV

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Used RV wholesale prices for auctions in June showed a giant anomaly. For months motorized RV prices dragged their heels. Suddenly, motorhome prices spiked,...

RV shipments up for June, but motorhome numbers continue to fall

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Results for the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) June 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 25,308 units, an...

Man arrested for arson, igniting California’s largest wildfire of the year

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A 42-year-old man, identified as Ronnie Dean Stout II, from Chico, California, was arrested on Thursday and charged with arson. He is suspected of...

Death Valley visitor severely burns feet from barefoot walk in scalding heat

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Earlier this week, a Belgian tourist was rushed to the hospital after suffering third-degree burns on his feet. The visitor has not yet been...

Washington State Parks limits stays to 10 days

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Last month we warned readers that Evergreen State public landlords were considering curtailing stay-lengths in state parks. The agency has spoken. Washington State Parks...

Beautiful Colorado wildflowers on full display

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The time is right. Right now, in fact! This week and next is the perfect time to witness Colorado’s annual show: wildflowers! Trust me,...

Most popular states and cities for new RV sales

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In the mood to gamble? Why not open an RV dealership? If William Shakespeare was correct when he wrote, “What’s past is prologue,” then...

How long does it take to put out an RV fire? How about 2 minutes?

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How long does it take an RV to burn? We hope you’ve never learned the answer from personal experience, but videos show it doesn’t...

Idaho State Parks reservations shutting down

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Looking to reserve a site in a Gem State campground? Reservations for 2025 camping will soon get tough. Idaho State Parks reservations will be...

Major portion of Oregon I-84 is closed indefinitely

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The largest active wildfire in the U.S. is chewing through Eastern Oregon. A major portion of Oregon I-84 is closed indefinitely. The Durkee Fire,...

JD Powers says RV values saw two good months, but still behind

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Vehicle value analytics firm JD Powers trotted out its summation of RV values for May and June. Powers indicates RV values saw two good...

Wildfire closes Washington’s North Cascades National Park highway

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If you want to cross Washington state’s rugged Cascade mountains, you’ll do a lot of climbing. Fortunately, several mountain passes make taking an RV...

Nationwide scam targets owners of missing pets

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Pet owners are being warned about a distressing scam that exploits the emotional turmoil of losing a beloved pet. This scam involves callers who...

Wienermobile rolls over on Chicago highway

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Was the driver hot-dogging? Frankly speaking, we’re not sure. But when the Wienermobile rolls over, it probably will do more than just play dead....

Winnebago recalls 2,193 motorhomes for improperly designed solar charging system

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Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2025 EKKO motorhomes. The solar charging system was incorrectly designed without sufficient over-current protection, which can allow...

Oregon now bans campfires at most state parks

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Say goodbye to burned weenies and flaming marshmallows. Oregon now bans campfires at most of its state parks. But take heart, it’s only a...

Badlands heat transforms car into oven: Rangers bake cookies inside

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South Dakota's Badlands National Park is renowned for its rugged terrain, striking geological formations, and unique wildlife. Recently, park rangers at Badlands National Park...

Natural explosion sends Yellowstone visitors running

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Yellowstone National Park, renowned for its geothermal wonders, experienced a hydrothermal explosion on Tuesday, July 23. The event happened in the Black Diamond Pool...

RVer’s blown tire sparks multiple wildfires

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How do you spell costly embarrassment? You could ask the RVer who is responsible for the shutdown of 15 miles of Colorado Interstate 70...

National Park Service awards $3.2M to preserve WWII sites

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In a significant effort to preserve an essential yet often overlooked chapter of American history, the National Park Service (NPS) has awarded $3.2 million...

Human case of plague confirmed in Colorado

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The Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment, in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, has confirmed a human case...

RVer killed after semi rolls over

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A California RVer was killed after a semi rolled over in front of the Class C motorhome he was riding in. The motorhome driver...

Four Oregon campgrounds evacuated for wildfire danger

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Four Oregon campgrounds were evacuated in Douglas County on Monday. A wildfire, dubbed the Lemolo Fire, prompted the "get-out" orders. The Lemolo Fire is...

Video: RVers brave flames to disconnect truck from burning trailer

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Imagine your adrenaline levels when you realize the trailer you’re towing behind you is on fire. It happened in Elkhart, Iowa, on I-35. Seeing...

Hiker in Death Valley gets lucky, survives crippling heat

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It's hot out there! Be careful. Let this report below be a lesson. It happened in Death Valley, where temps have been exceeding 120...

Lassen’s Warner Valley Campground won’t open this year

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A news release spells out the unhappy news from California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park. Because of the 2021 Dixie fire, Warner Valley Campground will...

RVers’ brake warning – Death Valley 18-wheeler demise an example

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July 15 was a hot day in Death Valley National Park. Hot, not just from the weather. Hot when an 18-wheeler caught fire on...

Better Starlink for RVers – No need for residential subscription

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Many folks rave about the Starlink satellite internet system. Go just about anywhere and you can still stay connected. For RVers, however, it meant...

What’s new at campgrounds and RV parks, July 20, 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...
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