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Museum piece: 56-year-old truck and tri-level camper could be yours

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Back in 1968, Capital Chevrolet in Denver sold a shiny-new Chevy C20 pickup. The gold and white “Golden Anniversary” unit rolled off the lot...

Just touching your GPS when driving in Alabama could get you in trouble

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Alabama is the latest on the list of states cracking down on distracted drivers. Even just touching your GPS there while driving could land...

Grand Design refrigerator fires lead to recall

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Three refrigerator fires mean some Grand Design fifth wheels are being recalled. Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2023 Solitude fifth...

Are LTVA fees going up in Quartzsite and Yuma?

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A reader wrote us concerned about the BLM-managed Long-Term Visitor Areas. He wrote that he’d heard internet rumors of “tremendous fee increases” for these...

Clean energy production will require loss of thousands of Joshua trees

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One hundred years. That’s how long many of California’s Joshua trees have successfully battled against disease, insects, weather, and human encroachment. Now, that battle...

Washington State Parks wants to limit campground stays to 10 days

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If you travel with your RV to the Pacific Northwest, a new state proposal could affect you.  Washington State Parks want to cut how...

Cheerleader killed when tree falls on RV

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Kara Bryson was just days away from her high school graduation in North Carolina when her life was cut short. The 18-year-old cheerleader was...

Used RV prices go up, but maybe not why you think

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"The average values for both motorhomes and towables sold at wholesale auctions rose for the second month in a row,” reports Black Book’s Eric...

New rules limit seasonal campfires on some Oregon BLM lands

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Annual campfire restrictions will go into effect June 1 on some Bureau of Land Management-administered lands in central Oregon. In particular, campfires will be...

Rocky Mountain National Park finalizes park visitor policy

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The National Park Service has finalized a Day Use Visitor Access Plan for Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park. The plan manages day use visitor...

As grizzly bear mauls hiker, ‘miracle’ occurs and bear flees

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A hiker in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park was miraculously saved this past week when a grizzly bear accidentally sprayed bear spray on itself! Shayne...

Wildfire near Las Vegas caused by shooter; tortoises complicate matters

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The Bureau of Land Management says a wildfire that blasted through Red Rock Canyon near Las Vegas early this week was caused by a...

Would you rather pay more for fuel tax or pay mileage fee?

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A survey of Americans across the board shows many are willing to take a ten-cent hike in the federal fuel tax. Others think that...

New scam targets private RV sellers

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Want to sell your RV? You’ll probably get more selling it yourself than by consigning it, but watch out, you could attract scammers. This...

New Colorado highway law called ‘money grab’ by some; shouldn’t affect RVers

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In a move one trucking industry official describes as a “money grab,” Colorado has a new law aimed at big trucks. Even though the...

Free U.S. fishing days are here

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OK, anglers. It’s that time! Time to introduce your travel partner, child, or grandchildren to the joys of fishing, and if you act fast...

Will glamping sites push out RVers?

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One source calls glamping “camping with training wheels.” Eight million people went glamping last year—9% of all campers. People are looking for a soft...

Hurricane season could jack up RV fuel prices

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This year has been relatively easy on RVers' wallets. Prices for both gasoline and diesel have been fairly stable, even drifting down somewhat. Energy...

Stronger concrete made from coffee coming soon?

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If you like your morning coffee strong, look out! Researchers have found that strong concrete comes from coffee. Australian researchers say “waste” coffee grounds...

April RV shipments: Travel trailers are keeping RV manufacturers alive

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While the RV Industry Association says wholesale RV shipments to dealers are up 9.5%, there’s much more to know. Right now, travel trailers are...

Aluminum Trailer Company recalls toy haulers for fire risk

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Another RV manufacturer suffers from the Suburban stove backlight syndrome. This time Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) recalls toy haulers. Aluminum Trailer Company is recalling...

Devastating tornado slams KOA, launches RVs across the park

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An Airstream trailer flew the length of a football field. What superhuman footballer was responsible? The same one that wiped out dozens of RVs...

National Park Service officials deny unpatriotic allegations

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UPDATE: On Wednesday, May 29, the Federal Highway Administration fessed up. Turns out, a park visitor complained that a bridge worker’s mounted flag was...

Frequent Atlantic hurricanes expected this season

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RVers, other travelers as well as residents in areas normally affected by seasonal Atlantic hurricanes may face especially challenging activity in the months ahead....

What’s new at campgrounds and RV parks, May 25, 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...

RVing outside the U.S with a dog? Pay attention to new rules

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Are you planning on traveling out of the U.S. with your dog? Heads up! Come August 1, dogs coming back into the U.S. have...

Forest Service wants to cut hundreds of trees in popular campground

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The U.S. Forest Service has opened a can of worms in Arizona. In an ironic twist, the Forest Service wants to cut down hundreds...

New RV park opens in Ocala, Florida

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A new 66-site RV park next to the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Marion County, Florida, has officially opened. All sites will include full hookups—water,...

Top 10 things to know about visiting Yellowstone National Park this season

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If you plan to travel to Yellowstone National Park this summer, plan ahead to protect yourself and this wild and awe-inspiring place. Within the...

Gas prices up slightly for Memorial Day weekend

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The national average for a gallon of gasoline wobbled slightly since last Thursday before settling one cent higher at $3.61. The lack of pump...

Truck companies want driver-trainees to drive alone without instructor

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You're not alone if driving near a big rig gives you the willies. Need more cause for concern? How about truck-driving trainees without an...

A church pivotal in Harriet Tubman’s life opens to the public

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A lightning strike and COVID may have slowed things down, but they couldn’t stop the reopening of historical sites related to Harriet Tubman. The...

Forest River recalls RVs with dangerous, sagging LP lines

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You can spot this problem. Forest River is recalling RVs with drooping LP lines. Left uncorrected, the problem could lead to a fire. RVs...

How do your RV road trip plans compare to other RVers?

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What are your RV travel plans for this summer? A survey says 45 million Americans will take the rig out this summer—and 18 million...

Forest River recalls trailers, water tanks could detach

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Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Coachmen Independence Trail, 2020-2024 Viking, and 2021-2024 Clipper travel trailers. The freshwater tank could detach...

You don’t have to be dumb for a park wildlife mishap

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Social media is awash with “dumb park visitor” stories. Essentially, if you pull the tail of a cougar, kick a buffalo, mess with a...

Mitsubishi’s Maximum Offroader van belongs on the moon

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In a design that would make NASA envious, Mitsubishi says folks in the U.S. will be able to get their hands on this futuristic-looking...

Free admission for veterans to California State Parks

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California State Parks is honoring the service of veterans, active and reserve military members on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. It offers free admission...

Is a 17-year-old semitruck driver coming to a roadway near you?

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Is there a 17-year-old semitruck driver coming to a roadway near you? That’s the question a high school in Washington state wants answered affirmatively....

‘My trailer was struck by lightning!’

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It’s probably a story the insurance adjusters will talk about for some time to come. “My trailer was struck by lightning.” An RVer from...

Police recruit jail inmate to start motorhome he stole

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If this sounds like something from a badly stretched imagination, hold on, it gets weirder. First, a mermaid’s RV is stolen. Months later, police...

Don’t miss the annual donkey release coming soon to Colorado

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Looking for something unique to do this Memorial Day weekend? You may want to witness the donkey release in Cripple Creek, Colorado. Beginning on May...

Wide swath of the Midwest under severe weather watch

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The National Weather Service has predicted a severe storm potential for the central part of the U.S. today (5/19/2024). Extreme storms are possible, with...

What’s new at campgrounds and RV parks, May 18, 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...

Look out! BLM plans fee increases in multiple states

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If you RV in developed BLM campgrounds, listen up. The Bureau of Land Management requires a Recreation Site Business Plan for every area or...

Elk calving begins in Yellowstone. Watch out – elk can be mean

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Elk calving season has begun in Yellowstone National Park as well as the region, including Grand Teton National Park. To park visitors that means...

Expect traffic delays on Mackinac Bridge

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ST. IGNACE, Mich. (May 16, 2024) — The first season of a two-season repaving project on the Mackinac Bridge’s north viaduct and approach truss...

Driver loses eye to steering wheel decal. You’ve been warned.

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Back in the day, singer Roger Miller’s “Kansas City Star” boasted “I drive a big old Cadillac with wire wheels, got rhinestones on the...

First quarter report: Lazydays took a financial beating

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Lazydays, whose Tampa, Florida, RV dealership declares itself the "World’s Largest," is having some big problems. Lazydays Holdings, Inc., reported its first quarter 2024...

Star-gazing celebration coming soon at Grand Canyon

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The 34th annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held from Saturday, June 1, through Saturday, June 8, on the South and North Rims...
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