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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...

Dog runs mini marathon on rescue mission to save human’s life

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Brandon Garrett and four canine pals were on their way to a camping trip. Their route took them along a portion of the Hells...

Reckless burning charges dismissed against Forest Service firefighter

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A Forest Service firefighter who was arrested and charged with reckless burning has seen his case dismissed. It was a first for the Forest...

Teton Pass closed by “catastrophic failure” – Here are workarounds

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If your RV travel plans include a trip to Jackson, "the tourism capitol of Wyoming," add some extra time and fuel. Teton Pass was...

New wave of not-too-smart campers: Camping in active fire zone

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There’s no doubt that the job of forest and park rangers is a thankless one. Don’t feed the wildlife. Put your trash in the...

Get same-day reservations for camping in Washington State Parks

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Are your last-minute RV camping plans stymied by no place to stay? If you’re RVing in Washington state, there may be an answer. You...

RV retail sales continue to decline

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If RV retail sales are any indicator, there could be more campsites available this summer. The April statistics are in, and RV retail sales...

Satellite images show that most folks are turned off by EVs

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When we recently wrote about the real costs of EVs, versus those of hybrids and “gassers,” thousands of folks tuned in. If most car...

Popular bicycle rack recalled — could drop bikes and create road hazard

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Kuat Innovations LLC is recalling certain Transfer v2 bicycle hitch racks. The pivot cams may become disengaged, which can cause the bike rack to...

Beloved park ranger dies in Bryce Canyon accident

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He began his work with the National Park Service back in 1968. His service included 14 National Park Units. Perhaps it was fitting that...

Forest River recalls more than 41,000 RVs for bad wiring fire risk

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More than 41,000 Forest River fifth wheels and trailers are being recalled for a bad wiring fire risk. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is...

Hungry bear walks into California kitchen

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"A hungry bear walks into a California kitchen..." This sounds like the beginning of a joke, but this really happened last Tuesday, June 4,...

Gas prices drop again this week

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 6, 2024)—Gasoline prices took another trip south this week, reports AAA, falling eight cents a gallon since last Thursday to $3.48....

What’s new at campgrounds and RV parks, June 8, 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...

Fifth wheel trailer burns up; rest in peace

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LEBANON, Ore. — A 30-foot fifth wheel trailer burned in a fire early Wednesday morning, the Lebanon Fire District reports. The LFD is also...

Mystery surrounds Xtreme Outdoors’ Little Guy RVs; did they go out of business?

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RV manufacturer Xtreme Outdoors may well have slammed the doors closed. A few days ago we got inquiries from a reader who’d heard rumors that...

Forest River recalls trailers for missing side marker light

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Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Puma travel trailers. The amber side marker light may not have been installed on one...

Boy and grandmother in RV park severely burned from fallen power line

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A 6-year-old boy and his grandmother were shocked and severely burned by a downed power line in an RV park near Lake Conroe, Texas,...

The Dyrt reveals top 10 U.S. campgrounds for 2024

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The Dyrt, a popular app for camping availability, photos, and reviews, has unveiled its 2024 Best Places to Camp: Top 10 in the U.S.,...

Zion National Park’s South Campground will close for 2024 season for major renovations

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Zion National Park's oldest campground, South Campground, will be closed for the 2024 season for significant infrastructure improvements. Established in the 1920s, this campground...

Sedans top pickups for most stolen vehicles of 2023

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OAK BROOK, IL — Kia and Hyundai vehicles experienced the highest theft rates in 2023, breaking the years-long trend of full-size pickups topping the...

Today is National Doughnut Day! Celebrate with free treats

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National Doughnut Day is celebrated each year on the first Friday in June. That means today (June 7) is a day to forget the...

Forest River RV recalls fifth wheels for exit window error

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If you have one of the Forest River fifth wheels noted below, you’ll soon get a major exterior remodel for free thanks to a...

What happens to Yellowstone’s bison? The plan is in

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Theodore Roosevelt said, "The extermination of the buffalo has been a veritable tragedy of the animal world." While they didn’t quite reach extinction, it...

RV solar system fire destroys travel trailer – Could it happen to you?

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Fire officials in North Carolina say a travel trailer was destroyed due to an RV solar system fire. Firefighters turned out in Watauga County,...

Yellowstone animal most likely to kill you is in the news again

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The Yellowstone animal most likely to kill you in the park is in the news again. Well, not a specific one, but of the...

Toyota and Lexus engine debris can foul main bearings – no cure yet

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Toyota has a major problem on its hands. More than 100,000 Toyota Tundra pickups and Lexus LX600 SUVs could have manufacturing junk in their...

Hungry bobcat takes on a rattlesnake — video

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When lunchtime rolls around, your stomach probably talks to you. Pop open the refrigerator and grab something. It’s not as easy for wildlife. The...
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