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Chrysler: Huge Ram truck recall for turn signal and high beam issues

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Ram truck owners take note of this. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 3500 Classic, 3500 Cab Chassis,...

BLM needs camp hosts in Northern California

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The BLM (Bureau of Land Management) needs camp hosts for five Northern California positions. Positions to fill are in Lassen and Trinity counties. In...

Georgia fuel tax holiday is over – 31 to 35 cents now added per gallon

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Folks fueling up in Georgia have had a break at the pumps since September. On the 13th of that month, the Peach State governor...

Zion NP camping fee changes coming – a 50% to 75% jump

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Zion National Park officials say the little park in Utah has seen a huge jump in popularity. Back in 2016, 3.6 million folks dropped...

City allows couple to legally live in an RV on private property

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Sondra and Lee Watkins are like a lot of folks. The house they were renting went up for sale, and they needed new digs....

National Parks announces fee-free entry days

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As the New Year rolls toward us, many RVers are planning their 2024 outings. Here’s the list of 2024 National Parks free entry days. National...

Unscrupulous towing services may charge six figures for a tow

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A new report from the trucking industry publication Land Line is reporting that predatory fees are common with towing companies of heavy-duty vehicles, even...

Does Harvest Hosts have a new rival? LandTrust “new alternative”

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Harvest Hosts has proved to be a popular program for RVers. For those looking for an overnight alternative to an RV park or a...

Dangerous driving—scary stats say more than half of drivers are doing it

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As you and your RV motor down the highway, do you ever face problems with someone’s dangerous driving? It wouldn’t be a surprise. A...

Are gasoline prices about to increase again?

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WASHINGTON, D.C., November, 2023 — Despite less than stellar domestic demand, the national average for a gallon of gasoline fell only two cents since...

RV fire victim battles back to health

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Hayle Thompson is an RV fire victim, but she’s not letting the situation overcome her. Last August, Hayle and her four children, ages 1...

Would you buy an EV? Survey says only 25 percent would

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Would you buy an EV (electric vehicle)? Auto club AAA just released results from a survey it conducted with that question. Only 25% of...

Jeep recall – High voltage battery poses fire danger

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A Jeep recall involving its high voltage battery potentially involves 32,125 vehicles. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid...

Latest info on camping trends, ‘skewing younger every year’

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The organization formerly known as National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC), now “rebranded” as OHI (Outdoor Hospitality Industry), is in the news....

Park Service to remove hundreds of stray cats from historic site

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The National Park Service has drawn howls of protests for its plan to remove hundreds of stray cats from the San Juan National Historic...

Utah road rage bill could take away ragers’ vehicles

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A road rage bill in the Utah state legislature could authorize police to take away offenders’ vehicles. The bill would do that, as well...

Zion National Park – Kolob Canyons Road has reopened

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Earlier this month we reported on the closure of Kolob Canyons Road in Utah’s Zion National Park. The road is the access to views...

Park Service sued over Sequoia and Kings Canyon redwoods replant

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Four environmentalist groups are suing the National Park Service (NPS) over its plans to replant redwood trees in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks....

New RV floor heating system is now in some Class B rigs

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While big motorhome users have basked in the luxury of warm feet for some time, now Class B motorhomers have the same chance. A...

Bryce Canyon camping fees and reservation window changes coming

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A popular Utah national park says changes are coming. Bryce Canyon camping fees and the associated reservation windows will change December 28. Although the...

Mysterious, sometimes fatal illness targeting dogs across the U.S.

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It began with what my friend, Bill, assumed was kennel cough. His beagle buddy, Chester, seemed lethargic and wasn’t eating. So, Bill made an...

Another moose on the loose! Marty spotted in… New Mexico?

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There’s a moose on the loose and it’s not the one in Russ and Tiña’s article. Marty the Moose, as he has affectionately been...

Minnesota upgrade means larger RV spaces at Sibley State Park

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More room between RV sites, and electrical hookups for all but one. That’s the word on upgrades for one of Minnesota’s most popular state...

Zion National Park shuttle and campground changes coming

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Zion National Park shuttle and camping changes are ringing in with the change of the seasons. Winter will make a difference for shuttle riders...

Fans track Bullwinkle Moose looking for home

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No, it’s not the big critter of Rocky the Flying Squirrel fame. Bullwinkle Moose, as some have dubbed him, is a young bull moose...

Alpaca RV park: Find this one only in Texas

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We’ve heard plenty about “glamping” RV parks. And there are RV parks associated with amusement parks. But an alpaca RV park where you can...

October RV shipments continue year-long decline

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RV shipments continued their monthly fall as they have for every month so far this year. Results for the RV Industry Association’s October 2023 survey...

Huge Honda Accord and HR-V recall: Seatbelts could fail

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a Honda Accord recall. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V...

Rosalynn Carter’s burial to be at Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

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The former first lady of the United States, Rosalynn Carter, will be laid to rest on Wednesday, November 29. Rosalynn Carter’s burial will be...

Texas State Parks activities kick in for the holiday season

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Officials with the Lone Star State want folks to get in the holiday mood. To that end, Texas State Parks activities for December include...

Dramatic photo of burning motorhome is reminder to have exit plan

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A burning motorhome sent thick black smoke into the air over Saltillo, Mississippi, Thanksgiving afternoon. Firefighters were called around 2:30 p.m. to the vehicle...

Wisconsin State Park passes for 2024 go on sale today

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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has announced that 2024 state park and forest annual admission stickers and trail passes went on sale today,...

Holiday RVing – KOA says it expects to see plenty of it

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In the midst of the Thanksgiving holiday, campground giant KOA comes out with a report on holiday RVing. If you’re out there with your...

Lazydays buys Arizona dealership

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RV dealership Lazydays is continuing its westward expansion. This time the big company has bought out a Surprise, Arizona, dealership, Orangewood RV Center. Lazydays: Now...

Airstream motorhome recall for bad tire information

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More RV recall news – this time an Airstream motorhome recall. Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Interstate 19, Interstate 24, Interstate 24X,...

Great Smoky Mountains closure: Roads reopen after fire

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Park Service officials in Tennessee say things are better after areas of the Great Smoky Mountains were closed due to arson fires started on...

Help wanted finding Great Smoky Mountains National Park arsonist

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The National Park Service is requesting the public’s help in identifying those responsible for the start of the Rich Mountain Fire in Great Smoky Mountains...

Forest River trailer recall for bad electrical outlet wiring, potential fire hazard

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A Forest River trailer recall is in the news. Forest River is recalling certain 2024 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Freedom Express, Remote, Spirit, and Forest...

BLM closures – Agency wants to change rules for emergencies

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A federal agency wants to change the rules on BLM closures as they pertain to emergencies and certain other situations. Under current rules, at...

U.S.-Canada border in Western New York closed after vehicle explosion

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(November 22, 2023) — The Rainbow Bridge, which connects the United States and Canada at Niagara Falls, N.Y., has been closed after a car...

Death Valley camping reopens as flood repairs continue

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While most of the nation’s parks see summer as the “high season,” tolerable temperatures make Death Valley National Park a winter visitor magnet. But...

Maybe not the best time to visit Zion National Park

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This may not be the best time to visit Zion National Park. But if you plan to travel to the park during this Thanksgiving...

California gas prices drop below $5 mark

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It may be a red letter day for West Coast RVer: California gas prices have dropped below $5 a gallon. For Golden Staters it’s...

Sheetz stores drop gas price to $1.99 for holiday

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Sheetz, a major Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience store chain, will celebrate Thanksgiving week by reducing Unleaded 88 gasoline prices to $1.99 a gallon at...

New Fort Smith, Arkansas, RV resort cost $8M to build

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It took several years and $8 million, but there’s a new place for RVers along the Arkansas River. The new Fort Smith, Arkansas, RV...

A fifth wheel is operating in Arizona as a mobile hospital for animal surgeries

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A big RV is scooting around Arizona roads, but not for recreation. The University of Arizona has a fifth wheel for animal surgeries. Maiden voyage...

Some Northern California BLM campgrounds will close for winter

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Several popular Northern California BLM campgrounds will close for winter. The closures include the Pit River Campground near Fall River Mills; the North Eagle...

Senator Wash camping? Look out for smoke

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Boondockers along the Arizona/California border who favor Senator Wash camping, here’s a heads-up. The BLM (Bureau of Land Management) says it plans on doing...

EV charging stations for RVs – Thor pushes concept

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The RV industry seems to have recognized the wind-change in vehicles. Like it or not, electric vehicles will become a reality somewhere in the...

Rocky Mountain National Park proposes permanent timed-entry reservation system

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John Denver famously sang about the glories of the Colorado Rocky Mountain high. The question is, will people sing the praises of a permanent...
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