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Texas State Parks to increase price of annual pass

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AUSTIN— The Texas State Parks Pass, which gives passholders and their guests unlimited free day-use access to all 88 Texas State Parks, is increasing...

Farmer uses RVers’ gray and black water to irrigate crops

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Ever wonder where the poop goes when you pull the handle to dump your waste tanks? If you camp at the Jellystone Park in...

Ford recalls more than half-million pickup trucks for dangerous defect

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Imagine driving down the road and, suddenly, your pickup drops down into first gear. Ford is recalling more than a half-million pickup trucks for...

Teton Pass will reopen on Friday – Can RVers cross it?

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It’s been three weeks since the "catastrophic" landslide that closed the Idaho to Jackson, Wyoming, highway. Three weeks of misery for RVers looking to...

‘World debut!’ Grand Design finally unveils its Lineage Class C motorhome

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After a few “cutesy” video peek-a-boos of their new rig, they’ve finally done it. Grand Design has finally shown its Lineage motorhome, upfront and...

Fire marshal offers 9 tips on RV fire safety

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Washington, the "Evergreen State," is a popular destination for out-of-staters, and home to lots of RV enthusiasts. That may explain a rather worrisome statistic....

Traffic deaths down – but miles driven up

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It’s an unusual statistic to report. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, traffic deaths are down, despite the number of miles driven...

New RV shipments – Motorhomes sink while some towables swim

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New RV shipments from manufacturers to dealers are continuing the same trend they have for months. If you’re big into manufacturing motorhomes, you’re in...

Curious elk joins the fun, plays soccer with Colorado teens

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A pair of teenagers in Evergreen, Colorado, experienced a delightful surprise during their backyard soccer game when a curious elk decided to join in...

Don’t take cicadas from Wisconsin’s state parks

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From the file marked "Why would anyone do that?" comes this information about cicadas from Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources. State law prohibits removal of...

Shark attack kills professional surfer; avoid the water in these U.S. states

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Tamayo Perry passed away Sunday following a shark attack near the Hawaiian island of O'ahu. Perry, 49, was on duty as a lifeguard with...

National Park Service to close campground to battle fleas

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We have never heard of a National Park campground closing because of fleas. But that's the plan tomorrow, June 25, between 8 a.m. and...

Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road opens

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Glacier National Park officials announced early Saturday morning, June 22, the complete opening of the 50-mile Going-to-the-Sun Road, allowing motorized traffic to travel the...

Severe weather causes major disruptions to parks, campgrounds across Midwest

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Severe weather swept across the Midwest on Saturday, bringing significant disruptions to local businesses and recreational areas. The storms caused extensive flooding and damage,...

Rainbow Family gathering in California – Will you be there?

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Every year, the Rainbow Family of Living Light descend on public lands for what they call a Rainbow Gathering. Who are they? Described as...

Fishermen rescue 38 dogs from lake when foxhunt goes wrong

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It was a big sporting event on Mississippi’s Granada Lake. Dogs set up with GPS collars were supposed to chase a fox. But things...

Video recovered; charges filed in RVer’s rest stop murder

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On Friday, RVtravel.com’s Gail Marsh reported on the tragic and senseless killing of an RVer in Nebraska. Gary Weaver was stopped at an Interstate...

Violent rest stop attack leaves one RVer dead and another in critical condition

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A man was killed and his wife was in critical condition after a brutal attack in their RV at a Nebraska highway rest stop...

Winnebago’s latest financials mixed bag. Motorhome production way down

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On Thursday, June 20, Winnebago’s latest financial results were released. The company’s fiscal 3rd quarter report is a basic reflection of the RV industry...

Some South Dakota state highways closed due to flooding

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As of Friday morning, June 21, several state highways in southeast South Dakota were being impacted due to flooding rains that the area received...

Shooting at Colorado state park leaves two dead

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PUEBLO, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife and its partners the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation are investigating a...

Virus confirmed as cause of illness outbreak at Grand Canyon

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Positive norovirus cases have been confirmed following a wave of gastrointestinal illnesses among visitors to Havasupai Falls, located at the base of the Grand...

Mysterious monolith appears in Las Vegas desert

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Update 6/21/24: The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department posted on X early Friday that the 77-inch-tall monolith found along the Gass Peak hiking trailer...

Warning: Do not fall for this ‘smishing’ scam

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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is warning EZDriveMA customers of a text message-based scam, also known as smishing. The scammers are claiming to...

Free Vintage Camper Restoration Boot Camp for vintage RV enthusiasts

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Are you passionate about vintage camper restoration? Do you dream of bringing a beloved classic back to life but don't know where to start?...

Fire restrictions ramp up at Grand Canyon – Check this list

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Due to warm and dry weather conditions and increasing fire danger, fire restrictions ramp up at Grand Canyon National Park this Friday. These Stage...

Bear safety tips – and a free bear safety training event

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Running into a bear on an RV trip will leave you with plenty to talk about. That’s provided you come away from the experience...

New York is bringing logic to exit numbers on highways

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If you’re used to traveling along most U.S. interstates, you’ll know how far up the road your exit will be. After all, exit numbers...

Park rangers rescue lost dog and owners get fined

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Play by the rules or pay. That could be the happy ending with a "lesson learned" from California’s Joshua Tree National Park. Campground visitors...

Grizzly chases a terrified moose – amazing video

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It’s not something you see every day. Wildlife podcaster Wes Larson was on his way to film in a Montana campground. The campground was...

Joshua Tree National Park implements fire restrictions

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Southern California's Joshua Tree National Park has implemented fire restrictions as of Saturday, June 15, through Tuesday, October 1, due to hot, dry weather...

Thor recall – Outdoor griddle blocks the emergency exit

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Thor’s outdoor griddle option on some of its motorhomes has created a real problem. Turns out, that griddle blocks the emergency exit. Thor Motor...

If rain spoils your trip, you can get a campground refund

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Maybe it’s a sign of “newer” thinking. Seems like folks expect everything to be perfect wherever they go—including the weather. For them, this idea...

RVing opportunity awaits: Travel USA in free RV with free camping, gas and food

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You’ve no doubt read much here about Harvest Hosts, the membership group that lets you stay in your RV for free at wineries, breweries,...

National Park Service defends not accepting cash payments

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In March we noted that three people had filed suit against the National Park Service over the agency’s new cashless policy. The policy is...

Many RVs to be banned from Zion National Park entrance tunnel

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As we wrote back in February, Zion National Park officials were then mulling over changes to enhance road safety. A major concern was the...

Largest campground in Rocky Mountain National Park closes

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With 187 campsites, Moraine Park Campground in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park is big. Big enough that more 30,000 campers stay there every year....

What’s new at campgrounds and RV parks, June 15, 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...

Would you pay $1,500 to test drive up to 113 motorhomes? You could have at this RV show

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RV shows are packed, and working your way through each new model with ten other people inside is flat-out uncomfortable. That may have just...

Oregon’s Beverly Beach State Park extends closure due to construction delays

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NEWPORT, Oregon— Beverly Beach State Park, seven miles north of Newport, will extend its closure through July 31, 2024, due to construction delays. The popular...

Severe illness sickens more than 300 visitors to Grand Canyon

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This week, visitors to Havasupai Falls in the Grand Canyon faced a severe sickness, prompting emergency helicopter evacuations. The incident began on June 11 as...

Rare white buffalo calf born in Yellowstone, fulfills Lakota prophecy

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Visitors to Yellowstone National Park recently witnessed a rare sight: a white buffalo calf. The calf, born with a white hide, also has a...

Thor issues 2 separate recalls for motorhome fire risks

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Thor Motor Coach announced two separate recalls on June 11, both of which can put the respective RVs at risk for a fire. Both...

Giant sunfish washes onto Oregon coast beach

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A massive rare fish believed to only live in temperate waters in the southern hemisphere washed up on Oregon’s northern coast a few miles...

Man who trespassed in Yellowstone thermal area gets jail time

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Viktor Pyshniuk, 21, of Lynnwood, Washington, was sentenced to seven days in jail for thermal trespass at Steamboat Geyser in the Norris Geyser Basin...

RV industry clarifies time of year RV manufacturers can debut new models

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You won't have to wait quite as long in the future to buy the latest model RV. Last week, the RV Industry Association Board of...

Gunshot scares campers at a California campground

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Campers in a public campground ran for cover when a gunshot rang out in the Moccasin Campground on the south shore of Lake Camanche...

Some RVs might not be able to use the Teton Pass detour – a good thing?

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Last week’s catastrophic failure of a portion of Teton Pass (Wyoming Highway 22) has created a related catastrophe. The route is the main road...

Thor Motor Coach announces updates on 2025 gas motorhomes

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ELKHART, Ind. — Thor Motor Coach has announced updates for its 2025 model year motorhomes, across its Class A gasoline engine lineup. For starters, it...

Brazen daylight burglars hit Camping World

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As time goes by, it seems crooks are getting more and more brazen. Jewelry store heists. Mob thieves at Gucci. But when daylight burglars...
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