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Volunteer hunters enlisted to help manage wildlife in national parks

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In some areas of the National Park Service, volunteer hunters in national parks are now part of controlled wildlife management. It’s not widespread, and...

RV travel jumps 23 percent with 34 million RVers planning spring road trips

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With major events like America’s 250th anniversary, the World Cup, and Route 66’s Centennial this year, RVing remains a top choice for spring travel. A...

Beyond the headlines with Tony Barthel: RVs are getting cooler, RVing is less cool, and some cool RVs

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In this week’s look back at some of the headlines in the RV industry, we’re taking a look at something making the RV industry...

Big Bend’s most popular campground, area to close for two years

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If Big Bend National Park has been on your radar, the chance to experience the Chisos Basin as it is now is running out....

Washington State Parks increases out-of-state reservation fees, and more

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The Washington State Parks system is older than the National Parks system and stewards 122,000 acres of land in every corner of the state....

Texas opens its first new state park in 25 years

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For the first time in more than 25 years, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is opening the gates to a state park...

Gas prices continue to rise. Here’s how you can save

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The headlines are starting to sound familiar. Fuel prices are climbing, oil markets are jittery, and some analysts are warning that high gas prices...

RV fire ignites fireworks, sparking explosions in Texas

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A Texas RV fire involving fireworks presented a safety lesson in dramatic fashion this week. In northwest Harris County, what began as a fire involving...

Plug-in solar is on the rise. What RV owners already know— and what’s different at home

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RVers have been living with small-scale solar for years—watching the weather, managing limited wattage, and squeezing the most out of a few panels and...

One RV dump station locator isn’t enough. Why to consult more than one

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A new RV dump station locator is getting attention after a recent industry news release touted a cleaner interface, broader coverage, and tools to...

Arizona advances toward fourth national park

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Right now, Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona feels like one of those places you almost hesitate to talk about. The roads are quiet, and...

National park murder headlines miss what’s really putting visitors at risk

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The headlines are hard to ignore, especially as national park safety concerns start creeping into the conversation. Last week, one ran this way: “National...

Camping World lawsuits ramp up as legal filings grow

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Camping World lawsuit headlines are suddenly everywhere. If you’ve seen them, you might be wondering what just broke and whether it affects RV buyers. Short...

Gas prices continue to rise; up 35 cents from last week

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Spring Break season is here, and the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly 35 cents in the past week. Current...

Buc-ee’s receives ‘F’ rating from Better Business Bureau

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Buc-ee's has long been a cult favorite for some road trippers and RVers. Buc-ee’s offers travelers enormous stores, miles of snacks, barbecue, and famously...

Hit-and-run crashes reach record high in U.S.— What if it happens to you?

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A new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety says fatal hit-and-run crashes in the United States have reached a record high. The trend...

Tech startup plans debut of new ‘smart’ RV trailer with weeks of off-grid power

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Another tech startup says it wants to reinvent the travel trailer. China-based company Skydream announced plans to introduce its “next-generation smart RV technology” at a...

Is RV travel really cheaper? The industry says yes; many RVers say it depends

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Is RV travel cheaper than other types of vacations? The RV industry says yes. According to the RV Industry Association (pdf), a family of...

California officials stall plan that would legalize RV living on private land

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A Northern California county considering whether to allow people to live in recreational vehicles on private property has delayed a final decision, sending the...

RV air conditioners have barely changed in decades—until now

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For decades, RV air conditioners have been loud, power-hungry boxes that don’t change much from year to year. If you’ve camped in a crowded...

U.S.–Mexico border wall through Big Bend no longer planned

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A controversial proposal to build a section of the U.S.–Mexico border wall through Big Bend National Park appears to have quietly disappeared from federal...

Mount Rushmore fireworks return for America’s 250th birthday—but tickets come with a catch

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Fireworks will once again light the sky above Mount Rushmore National Memorial in 2026. It’s part of a national celebration marking the 250th anniversary...

Buc-ee’s files a lawsuit… against a moose

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What do you get if you cross a moose with a beaver? A lawsuit, that’s what! Buc-ee’s recently filed a federal lawsuit against a rival...

Grizzly bears are waking up and hungry. Watch out

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Biologists at Yellowstone National Park have spotted their first grizzly bear of the season. It was in the backcountry, but the bear and others...

Will campsites fill up this summer? Early bookings offer a clue

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Every spring RVers ask the same question: “Are campgrounds going to be impossible to book again this year?” Early data on campground reservations for...

Starlink shuts down cheap internet workaround used by RVers

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Starlink in-motion internet has become a popular way for RVers to stay connected while traveling through areas with weak or nonexistent cell coverage. For...

Want to camp for free? Illinois parks are looking for RV campground hosts

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If the idea of spending a season in a state park sounds appealing—and you don’t mind lending a hand now and then—Illinois may have...

Ford recalls some pickups; driveshaft may separate

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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-250 SD and F-350 SD pickup trucks. The driveshaft friction weld may fail, resulting in rear...

Park Service warns public of quicksand danger

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Officials at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area are warning visitors that quicksand may occur near shorelines and in drainages throughout the park. The sprawling...

Beyond the headlines with Tony Barthel: RV sales stall, new RV parts site, state park reservation chaos

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RV sales have stalled RV sales have mostly stayed flat, according to industry watcher Statistical Surveys, part of Trader Interactive. According to a report in...

Gas prices jump nearly 27 cents nationwide, largest weekly jump since 2022

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The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly 27 cents since last week to $3.25. The conflict in the Middle East...

Oregon state parks to begin charging RVers to dump tanks

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Oregon State Parks says a new $10 fee for RV dump stations will take effect March 30, 2026, marking a shift from the system’s...

Flaming motorhome veers off road, crashes into backyard

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A motorhome fire on a Yuma, AZ, roadway ended up in a place no one expected: a family’s backyard. Authorities say a Class A motorhome...

Oregon state parks may raise full-hookup RV sites to $80

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Oregon state parks are among the most beautiful in the country, as scenic and desirable as those at any privately owned RV resort. But...

Big road trip on your bucket list? Here are 7 suggestions from The Dyrt

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If you’ve ever mapped out a big swing across the country and thought, “There has to be an easier way to plan this,” you’re...

Environmental group targets RV manufacturers with billboard campaign

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An environmental advocacy group has launched a billboard campaign in northern Indiana targeting major RV manufacturers over the sourcing of tropical plywood used in...

Rising war tensions drive fuel prices higher

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Yesterday, we wrote about the usual spring gas and diesel price climb and how gas prices start to trend upward as travel season nears. Last...

Future of upscale Maine campground in question

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Sandy Pines Campground, an upscale glamping resort in Kennebunkport, Maine, is scheduled for foreclosure auction this coming Thursday, March 5, following financial difficulties and...

Gas prices start their seasonal climb as spring travel nears

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Gas prices have started their annual spring climb—and, yes, we’re right on schedule. According to AAA, the national average price for regular gasoline has edged...

Beyond the headlines with Tony Barthel: How homeless RVers are shaping public perception of RVing, plus THOR’s reorganization

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This past week, RV Lifestyle took a really good look at the perception of RVs and RVing by many local officials, and it really...

Ford recalls millions of pickup trucks for trailer towing danger

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Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027...

Love’s makes its rewards program friendlier for RVers

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If Love’s is already one of your go-to fuel-and-food stops, this update is worth knowing about. Love’s Travel Stops has rolled out a revamped Love’s...

Starlink plans satellite internet for smartphones; no more cell towers

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Starlink says it wants future satellites to deliver internet speeds up to 150 Mbps directly to smartphones, according to a new report from PCMag. It’s...

RV owners now tracked in massive new marketing database

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If you own an RV, chances are your mailbox already tells the story. Extended warranty offers. Roadside assistance pitches. “Final notice” postcards that aren’t final...

RV shipments start off 2026 with a thud

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RV industry executives in the RV Manufacturing Capital of America of Elkhart, Indiana, don't have much to cheer about at the news of last...

A major I-10 project is coming to Quartzsite; RVers may want answers early

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Arizona transportation officials are advancing the Quartzsite I-10 interchange project, a major overhaul of one of the town’s most important freeway connections. While construction remains...

Camping World tightens its belt. What that means for RV buyers

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If you’ve shopped for an RV lately, you may have noticed something: Lots still look full, but the deals don’t always feel desperate. Camping...

You’re not imagining it: Campground prices really are higher

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If it feels like campground stays cost more than they used to—even when you’re booking the same kind of RV site in the same...

National parks drop timed-entry reservations in 2026; RVers may pay the price

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When national parks no longer require timed-entry reservations for the 2026 season, RVers are likely to feel the impact first. The National Park Service...

Think a lifetime RV warranty covers everything? Read this

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A Connecticut RV dealership is now pitching lifetime warranty coverage as part of the purchase price—a move that reflects a growing trend across the...
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