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Firefighters make rescue with can of tuna and a YouTube video

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Last Monday, Orange County California firefighters got called out on a rescue attempt. In the words of personnel from Station 70, it took “ingenuity,...

Man approaches bison in Yellowstone: Bad decision!

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A 40-year-old man from Idaho Falls, Idaho, approached too close to a bison in Yellowstone National Park on the afternoon of April 21, and...

Automatic braking systems on the way; benefits in question

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Hold onto your hats—and your steering wheels. Automatic emergency braking (AEB) is coming to a car or truck under you. Back in January we...

California’s newest state park opens June 12

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California’s newest state park in the San Joaquin Valley opens on Wednesday, June 12. The opening day coincides with the launch of the Third...

RV and tow vehicle burn to the ground, close Florida’s Highway 301

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Gainesville, Florida, firefighters received a call around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday evening, April 27, local time. The caller reported billowing smoke on Highway 301...

Couple dies while trying to complete RV dream travel list

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A Sarasota, Florida, couple has died while trying to fulfill their RV dream travel list. RV dream travel list ends in Illinois Joseph and Christina Kessler...

Good Sam fading as RV club

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By RV Travel Staff The Good Sam Club was for decades THE club for RVers. It held huge annual rallies, encouraged and supported local chapters,...

This is how much it could cost to fill up your gas/diesel tank for summer travel

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As the weather warms up (more) across the country, a lot of RVers are in the trip-planning phase. One of the big questions that...

EXPLORE Act passes House: New legislation to impact videographers filming on public lands

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https://youtu.be/f9BhQFiR-eg?si=pfcj2F_Ig-c1kkN0 The video above from RV Miles, one of the winners of our 2024 RV video awards, brings news about the EXPLORE Act, which is...

Alliance RV fifth wheel RVs recalled. Water tank could fall off

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Alliance RV, LLC is recalling certain 2022 Paradigm 295MK and Avenue 32RLS fifth wheel trailers. The freshwater tank may have been installed incorrectly, which...

Florida’s Dry Tortugas National Park reopens campground

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KEY WEST, Fla. – On April 25, Dry Tortugas National Park reopened its campground as scheduled after dredging the Fort Jefferson moat and redistributing...

What’s new at campgrounds and RV parks for April 26, 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...

Winnebago takes different approach on huge circuit board recall

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Winnebago has been plagued by the same Suburban cooktop issue that other manufacturers face. But Winnie is taking a different path to resolve the...

Colorado Rocky Mountain high? Could be the cost to camp there

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Here we go again. Another national park says it wants to push up the price of camping. This time, camp fees head up in...

Forest River rigs recalled for inverted cooktop flame

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A manufacturing goof has caused Forest River to recall up to 148 RVs. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Coachmen Catalina...

Acrobatic wildlife officers rescue two cougar cubs [Video]

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It wasn’t an ordinary day at work for two wildlife officers in Colorado. Workers were readying to send water down the Vallecito Reservoir spillway...

March RV shipments up slightly from last year

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Shipments of recreational vehicles to dealers in March were up 1.2 percent over March 2023. The RV Industry Association’s survey of manufacturers found that...

Could you have a run-in with a bear? Grizzlies coming to the Northwest

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Two federal agencies, the National Park Service (NPS) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, say they’re bringing grizzly bears to a national park...

Interior Department takes on baseball team over trademark dispute

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In a David-versus-Goliath-like confrontation, this time David doesn’t carry a slingshot—it’s a baseball bat. David, in the form of a minor league baseball team...

Forest River rigs recalled due to bad backlight circuit board on cooktop range

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Forest River rigs are being recalled due to a bad backlight circuit board on the cooktop range. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling...

Ferry delayed: RVer threatens to drive motorhome off the dock

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Ever taken your RV on a ferry? It’s always an interesting experience. But would-be riders on Washington state’s Mukilteo ferry run got a long...

It’s Bugageddon in South Carolina!

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Have immediate plans to visit South Carolina? If you’re headed to Newberry County, take earplugs. The sheriff’s department has been besieged with callers wanting...

Woman killed when a huge tree crushes an RV

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A man is spared, but his wife dies when a huge tree crushes their RV. The sad story played out in Bucks County, Pennsylvania,...

Are you a victim of ‘tipflation’?

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A few months back, RVtravel.com writer Gail Marsh asked readers, “Have you ever tipped a campground worker?” The survey results showed an overwhelming majority...

Cold case of RVer shot to death solved — 7-year-old killed him

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The two-year-old cold case of an RVer shot to death in Texas has been solved. In a shocking chapter, a 10-year-old boy says he...

The eclipse is over, but the Lyrid meteor shower is going strong!

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Yes, the big eclipse has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean heavenly wonders are over. In fact, the Lyrid meteor shower is still...

Go bats for cave tours? Montana has them come May 1

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Do you go bats for cave tours? Fly thee to Montana. Montana’s Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park is reopening for cave tours May...

Teen vandal at a KOA and his mother ended up behind bars

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An alleged teen vandal at a KOA and his mother both ended up behind bars. It all cut loose in Wytheville, Virginia, after the...

Critical Colorado bridge closed, forces 345-mile detour

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The year 2024 may be remembered by RVers as the year of the bridge detour, the latest in Colorado. The high-traffic span across Blue...

RV market update: Mixed wholesale prices signal uncertainty. Expert offers crucial repair advice

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Watching the used RV marketplace for indicators of what the future holds? The wholesale RV price crystal ball is a bit dim this month....

What’s new at campgrounds and RV parks for April 19, 2024

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Compiled by Janet Groene We troll local news and industry sources for information about campgrounds and RV parks across North America. Those listed here are...

Yellowstone road projects will cause traffic delays

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MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Two major road improvement projects are set for Yellowstone National Park in 2024. The Lewis River Bridge and Yellowstone...

Branson tourist attraction ranked most boring in the world

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The best time for a Solitaire game is when you are bored, but for most RVers and other travelers on vacation, the plan is...

Cow Cuddling Internship available for the right RVers

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At first we had to check the calendar. It’s not April 1, is it? Nope—that was almost three weeks ago. So here it is...

4,200 acres of Placitas, NM, lands are now under protection. Can you still RV there?

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For RV boondockers, the area around Placitas, New Mexico, is a treasure. A large number of boondocking sites offer memorable views, and great places...

Tiffin motorhomes recalled due to potential cooktop fire

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A potential cooktop fire has caused the recall of certain Tiffin motorhomes. Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Allegro Open Road, Allegro...

Changes to traffic camera laws. Be careful where you’re headed

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In 2009, an opinion poll showed 63% of Arizonans favored speed cameras. In 2010, a legislative hearing considering removing speed cams from Arizona highways...

Get rid of your ‘blue Monday’ – Saturday is first day of National Park Week!

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If you need a Monday morning reminder that you can handle whatever the week throws at you, then you need a different “Monday.” How...

Oregon wants a new reservation system – and no fee breaks for you!

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Want to reserve a campsite in an Oregon state park? It’s easy. The present reservation system operates through reservation giant ReserveAmerica.com. While non-Oregon residents...

More RVers work at the campsite, says survey

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For some of us, this could be “old news.” As a working RV-writing couple, we’ve been tapping the keyboard "on the road" since the...

Semitruck ‘can opener’ slices open a Class A which sideswiped it – Video

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It looks like a scene from a B-grade horror flick. Call it, "Semitruck 'can opener' slices open a Class A which sideswiped it." We...

Ad campaign advises “Don’t call a lawyer”

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RV through any big city and it looks like 90% of the billboards advertise injury lawyers. Here’s a switch: Injury lawyer ads taunt you...

Put down that ginger ale! Schweppes Zero Sugar may HAVE sugar

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Soft drink giant PepsiCo says put down that ginger ale! A company investigation reveals Schweppes Zero Sugar Ginger Ale may actually be loaded with...

Five national parks set new visitation records in 2023 — not ones you’d expect

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We reported earlier on 2023 National Park visitation stats, up 4% from 2022. We won’t hit you with "the Big Five," but put this...

Walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs? New Forest Service site makes it possible.

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Would you like to walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs? Swing by Ouray, Colorado, and you can. The U.S. Forest Service has bought up...

NASA unveils moon version of RV

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Have you ever dreamed of traveling across the surface of the moon in a fully self-contained, pressurized RV all while weighing six times less...

Ford’s ‘truck offensive’ – What’s behind the ‘spin’

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Ford calls it “a truck offensive.” Industry watchers suggest it's more “spin.” In any event, Ford dealers are being hit with 144,000 new F-150s....

How well do you know your cat?

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How well do you know your cat? Yeah, you may know that Fluffy is feisty and tears up the carpet if left alone too...

Washington State Parks camping fees to rise

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Is camping in a Washington State Park on your list? Get ready to pay more. Washington State Parks camping fees could go up in...

Recognize these disgusting goons? They’re the Redstone Trail vandals

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Do you recognize these two disgusting goons? The National Park Service wants you to help track down these two clowns who allegedly toppled over...
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