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10 hardest campgrounds to get into

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If you’ve been reading RVtravel.com’s Crowded Campgrounds feature, you know many have complained that getting “a room at the inn” can be downright frustrating....

Long recovery road ahead for Massachusetts RV explosion victims

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As we reported on July 3, a tragic RV explosion seriously injured three generations of family members in Massachusetts. While the youngest of the...

Diesel prices up a nickel in 4th consecutive price jump

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Unless you’re fueling your diesel rig on the West Coast (but NOT in California), you’ve probably been dismayed at the fuel pump. Diesel prices...

Strict campfire rules begin Friday in North Cascades National Park

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Effective Friday, July 12, campfires or the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans and barbeque grills, are banned...

Rocky Mountain National Park closes popular Wild Basin Road

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Heads up if you’re planning a Rocky Mountain National Park adventure. The Park Service will be closing Wild Basin Road later this month. While...

Man uses bizarre weapon to threaten RVers

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We’re not sure if this qualifies for the "dumb criminals" category but, if not, it comes close. Police in South Los Angeles arrived at...

Campers, hikers will see Grand Canyon closures

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Grand Canyon closures will affect both campers and trail hikers later this year. The Park Service earlier announced closures would be coming but have...

Death Valley heat kills one, hospitalizes another

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Motorcyclists took hard hits over the 4th of July weekend. Death Valley heat killed one and sent another to the hospital. Four others in...

Hostage situation and shootout leave one dead in Yellowstone National Park

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A man who was shot and killed by a park ranger during a July 4 shootout in Yellowstone National Park has been identified as...

Denali National Park reopens Wednesday

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A media release from the Park Service says Alaska’s Denali National Park will swing the gates open this Wednesday, July 10. The park closed...

Help find these stolen RVs: July 6, 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 6, 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...

RVer severe weekend weather forecast for July 6-8, 2024

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Here is the latest forecast of severe weather from the National Weather Service for today, July 6, through Monday, July 8. If you are...

Washington Coast welcomes new Japanese-style campground

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Snow Peak, a renowned Japanese outdoor gear company, has unveiled its latest project, Campfield Long Beach, on the coast of Washington state. This development,...

RVer severe weekend weather forecast for July 5-7, 2024

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Here is the latest forecast of severe weather from the National Weather Service for today, July 5, through Sunday, July 7. If you are...

State patrol officers nabbing speeders from places never expected

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Folks who like to “brake check” truckers, or simply don’t give them safe clearance, could be in trouble in Wisconsin. The State Patrol is...

Grand Teton wants your help – How do you see its future?

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Just 10 miles away from Yellowstone National Park, encompassing 310,000 acres, it’s a national park to be reckoned with. And Grand Teton wants your...

New Mexico state park shuts off water to help city

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RVers who plan on staying at New Mexico’s Storrie Lake State Park should plan on arriving with full fresh water tanks. All this because...

Help National Park rangers find vandals spreading puzzling graffiti

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It’s another case of national park vandalism. But this time, the culprits are connected to “Bird Nazis.” Can you help? Purple "Bird Nazis" U.S. Park Rangers...

Got a noisy RV? Stay out of Connecticut!

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The 1st of July saw the onset of a new law in the Nutmeg State. Our advice? If you have a noisy RV, stay...

Forest River recall: Cross Trail motorhome ladders can fall off

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Roof access ladders on some Forest River products may have been installed improperly. Some Cross Trail motorhome ladders can fall off—with someone on them....

Wildwood and Salem travel trailers recalled for missing exit window

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Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. A secondary emergency exit window may not have been installed...

Joshua Tree National Park’s Covington Flats temporarily closed

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If you’re planning a trip to Joshua Tree National Park anytime soon, especially around the Covington Flats area, there’s something important you need to...

Angeles National Forest camping fees could jump four-fold

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It’s described as “the backyard playground to over 20 million people in the Greater Los Angeles Area.” Big numbers in this big playground could...

UFO-shaped car pulled over by sheriff

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This story takes “close encounters” to a whole new level! It’s not every day you hear about a Missouri Sheriff Patrol Officer pulling over...

Massive motorhome explosion injures three generations of family

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A family in Peabody, Massachusetts, is reeling after what was supposed to be a trip to the Grand Canyon went horribly wrong. A motorhome...

RV with your dog? Love’s has opened its 400th dog park

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We hesitate to suggest it, but travel plaza giant Love’s has gone to the dogs. No, it’s no reflection on the food, the fuel,...

Thief steals occupied motorhome in RV park, injures several people

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It sounds more like a scene lifted from an American crime drama, but it played out in Canada. Mounties responding to a weapons complaint...

Grand Canyon hiker dies amid extreme heat

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On Saturday, June 29,, 69-year-old Texan Scott Sims died amid extreme heat while attempting to hike to Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the...

Class A motorhome plunges into river – driver escapes

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An RVer is safe—and now dry—after his Class A motorhome plunged into a river. The unnamed driver took an unexpected detour into Colorado’s Big...

Denali National Park campground, other operations closed due to wildfire

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Denali Park, AK – Evacuation orders have been issued for Denali National Park visitors staying in the Riley Creek Campground near the park entrance....

Gas prices will fly for 4th of July

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Just in time for holiday RV travel, the national average for gas prices shook off nearly three weeks of stagnation, moving a nickel higher...

What public lands allow fireworks?

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July 4th is just about on top of us. What public lands allow fireworks? If you’re talking about federal lands, the simple answer is...

Grand Canyon relaxes fire restrictions

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Effective today, July 1, at 8 a.m., Stage 2 fire restrictions are rescinded for the entire Grand Canyon National Park. Increased monsoonal activity throughout...

Help find these stolen RVs: June 29, 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...

Strong wind lifts trailer then drops it, smashing it to bits

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This news video will not be promoted by the PR folks at the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Yes, what you see above is indeed...

Popular Southern California highway closed indefinitely

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California's Highway 154, a vital artery connecting the Santa Ynez Valley to Santa Barbara, has been closed indefinitely after severe cracks were discovered in...

What’s new at campgrounds and RV parks, June 29, 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...

New study proves wearing these colors attracts mosquitoes

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When it comes to avoiding mosquito bites, there are several proven strategies you can use to keep these pesky bugs at bay. These strategies...

RV wholesale prices drop, but there’s more to the story

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“After two consecutive months of increases, the average values for both motorhomes and towables sold at wholesale auctions reversed course and declined slightly last...

Southern California recreation area and campgrounds closed due to fire

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California State Parks has temporarily closed the Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) in Southern California due to extensive damage caused by the...

10 tips for visiting Yellowstone this Fourth of July

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MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – If you will visit Yellowstone National Park this Fourth of July, plan ahead to protect yourself and America's first-ever...

Colorado cracks down, issues hefty fines for ‘toll-weaving’

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Drivers, if you plan to drive your RV through Colorado this summer, listen up! The Centennial State is cracking down on toll-weaving, and it...

Gold nugget heist rocks historic Arizona ghost town

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In a brazen daylight heist, thieves made off with a valuable gold nugget from a shop in Goldfield Ghost Town near Apache Junction, AZ....

Man steals truck camper with people sleeping in back

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Imagine the nightmare of waking in the middle of the night in your RV. But instead of being safely parked, the rig is rolling...

Another mysterious monolith appears, this time in Colorado

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A peculiar monolith has emerged in northern Colorado, captivating locals and visitors alike. On Wednesday, a tall, shiny pillar was discovered in a privately owned...

How to get free access to California state parks

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Californians once again have the opportunity to enjoy the state’s natural beauty without the barrier of entry fees, thanks to the restoration of the...

Prepare for big crowds July 4th weekend at Zion National Park

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SPRINGDALE, Utah – If you plan to visit Zion National Park this Independence Day weekend, remember to plan for the heat and crowds as...

Florida RV dealer Gigi Stetler arrested for theft of state funds

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A prominent Florida RV dealer is up on charges of theft of state funds. Gigi Stetler, 62, was arrested Wednesday night, June 26, and...

Hurricane-force winds blow over Camping World rigs — video

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Huge hurricane-force winds blasted into central Oklahoma Tuesday. Those more-than-gusty winds blew over Camping World rigs in Oklahoma City. Residents and businesses suffer together Camping World...
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