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Death Valley road reopened after flood damage

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DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – The southeast entrance to Death Valley National Park is now open. Badwater Road provides direct access from Shoshone, CA, to...

Los Angeles will recycle impounded RVs

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How many RVs does Los Angeles impound when they’re declared abandoned? Your guess is a good one, surely. But right now there are 97...

Maryland campground bans seasonal RV stays

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A popular Maryland county park, Breezy Point Beach & Campground, will see a big change in 2024. A “daily camping model” is being set...

Honda recall affects several models over seizing engine

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A Honda recall affects several models. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura...

Legislation would give Wisconsin residents a jump on campsites

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Two Badger State lawmakers have proposed a law that would give Wisconsin residents a jump on campsites. Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative...

New BLM travel plan for parts of Arizona would affect nearly 1M acres

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The BLM (Bureau of Land Management), one of the West’s largest public lands managers, is looking for your comments. The new BLM  travel plan...

Holiday RVing – Some will travel, others use rig at home

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With Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's already upon us, the RV industry wants to know just what it means for them. Holiday RVing—will it...

You can now buy a Hyundai on Amazon, more brands to come. Car dealerships in trouble?

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You can buy just about anything on the internet. How about a car? Why not buy a Hyundai on Amazon? On November 16, the...

Village Camp woos winter glampers to Flagstaff

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A recently opened “glamping and outdoor resort brand” wants you to bring your RV and stay. Village Camp Flagstaff woos winter glampers with the...

Nearly 100,000 Subarus have been recalled for switch problem

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Nearly 100,000 Subarus have been recalled for a switch problem that can erase reverse lights and backup camera images. Subaru of America, Inc. is...

KOA honors campgrounds for their exceptional service

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Every year Kampgrounds of America (KOA) gathers guest surveys from more than a quarter million of its campers. That feedback, paired with results of...

An RVer is dead after eating cheese and jalapeño pepper pizza

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An RVer is dead after eating cheese and jalapeño pepper pizza. So ruled a medical inquest panel in the case of Robin Wynne Williams,...

Thor recalls motorhomes; solar panels can fly off

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A Thor recall on motorhomes has been issued for an unusual problem – flying solar panels. Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2021-2024...

Speed cameras in Michigan – Legislature moves on idea

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The state’s legislature is considering allowing speed cameras in Michigan. Dubbed by some as “speed ticket cameras,” the traffic monitoring devices would be allowed...

Twenty miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway is closed

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Twenty miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway is closed until further notice. The full closure is from milepost 66.3, near U.S. Highway 501, to...

Missing hiker – Search on at Big Bend National Park

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UPDATE: Christy Perry was found safe on Friday and is undergoing medical care at a local hospital. BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TEXAS - A search...

Court orders RV dweller be awarded $3 million after wrongful arrest

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Christopher Garza was working on a car outside of a Salem, Oregon, tire shop when he got a visit from a local police officer....

Saguaro National Park is now an Urban Night Sky Place

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People living in big cities don’t often have a chance to see the stars. Too much artificial light obscures the nighttime heavens. But folks...

Get ready for big traffic over Thanksgiving holiday

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If you plan on getting out and about on the upcoming holiday, look out! Here are the AAA projections for Thanksgiving holiday travel. Third-highest Thanksgiving...

Jayco is recalling some White Hawk travel trailers: An emergency exit really isn’t an exit.

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Jayco is recalling some White Hawk travel trailers, model year 2024. A window may be incorrectly marked as an emergency exit. An incorrectly labeled...

Pipeline work will cause some closures at Grand Canyon

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The National Park Service says pipeline work will cause some closures at Grand Canyon. The Service is rebuilding the transcanyon waterline, and the project...

Georgia axes motor fuel taxes; save $$$ at the pump

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Georgia has axed motor fuel taxes. True enough, through the end of November, motorists won’t pay tax on gasoline or diesel. The move, says...

Camping World takeover in Missouri

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A Camping World takeover in Missouri has hit the news. This time the big company has set its sights on Youngblood RV in Springfield, Missouri....

Love’s new Georgia stop has RV hookup sites

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RVers traveling through the Peach State needing a quick overnight stop with conveniences have one. Love's new Georgia stop has RV hookup sites in...

Glacier NP will require vehicle reservations on some park routes next year

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Planning a trip to Montana’s Glacier National Park? Next year, 2024, Glacier will require vehicle reservations on some routes through the park. Coming on...

Beer saves an RVer’s life

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An RVer in Lowell, Massachusetts, says he owes his life to beer. Don’t head for the store to buy a six-pack just yet—there’s more...

Driverless vehicles are a menace to society, say labor unions

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More than two dozen labor unions are calling on the federal government to rein in autonomous vehicles. In a letter to the Secretary of...

Zion National Park: Kolob Canyons Road is closed

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One of Utah’s Zion National Park's lesser known but magnificent attractions is the Kolob Canyons district. Tucked away in the park’s northwest corner, views...

House bill would increase disabled vets’ access to federal lands

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A bipartisan bill filed in the U.S. House of Representatives would increase disabled vets’ access to federal lands. It's called the Military and Veterans...

Massive fire has closed I-10 in Los Angeles

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2023 — One of Southern California's most heavily trafficked freeways, Interstate 10, is closed indefinitely for two miles in both directions...

Forest River recalls some towables for a melting wire issue

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Forest River is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sandstorm, Stealth, and 2024 Shockwave travel trailers over a melting wire issue. The wire routed from the 50-amp...

Yellowstone visits continue upward pattern

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If you visited Yellowstone National Park recently, you may have felt overwhelmed by crowds. Even during the "shoulder season," folks are coming hot and...

Camping World location gives way to a fire station

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While we often speak of Camping World’s "march for domination," the big dealer occasionally pulls the plug on one of its sites. Such was...

New Margaritaville Resort proposed in Northern California

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The Napa County Board of Supervisors has initiated exclusive negotiations for the transformation of the Steele Canyon resort area near Lake Berryessa in northern...

Hiker’s mishap on a fake trail is a lesson for RVers

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A hiker’s mishap on a fake trail in British Columbia calls into question internet-provided map data. Past experience has shown you don’t need to...

Military veterans impact camping industry

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If you compare the numbers, camping veterans make a significant impact in campgrounds today. That may also explain how a large number of campground...

Gulf Stream is recalling travel trailers over tire information

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Gulf Stream is recalling some travel trailers over tire information. The recall includes certain 2024 Conquest, Independence, Trailmaster, Friendship, and Ameri-Lite, model 177BH, travel...

Zion National Park announces seasonal changes

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The seasons are changing at Utah's Zion National Park. Every year, the National Park Service (NPS) adjusts shuttle schedules and campground availability to reflect the...

Forest River recall: Adrenaline, Work and Play towables recalled for low visibility

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Forest River is recalling certain 2018-2024 Coachmen Adrenaline and 2020-2024 Work and Play fifth wheels and travel trailers. The side marker lights may not...

Truck crashes in Death Valley, spilling beehives

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DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – A tractor trailer carrying beehives rolled over on CA-190 in Death Valley National Park on November 6. The driver and...

Idaho: A little RV park draws plenty of opposition

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It’s bounced between county commissioners and the courts. A detractor says it’s not an RV park—it’s single family housing. It’s a little RV park...

Good news: Gas prices starting to feel low again

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The national average for a gallon of gas dropped four cents since last week to $3.40. However, the steady, if slow, decline may gain...

National Park Service hosts Veterans Day specials on Saturday

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The National Park Service (NPS) will host special events this Saturday. The specials include free entrance to everyone on Saturday, November 11, to commemorate...

Texas voters support their state parks

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The impact of this week’s elections has reached the Lone Star state. With an overwhelming set of numbers, Texas voters support their state parks. Proposition...

New rule: Don’t bring cash to Lake Mead

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Planning a visit to a major recreation attraction in Arizona and Nevada? Come January 1, the new rule is this: Don’t bring cash to...

Locals riled – An RV park is coming to Navarre Beach, Florida

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After years of fighting, it’s all over but the shouting. The fight has been between an RV park developer and a local residents’ association....

Oregon’s Old McKenzie Pass Highway closing for winter

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If you’ve never driven it, it’s worth putting on your routing plans. But don’t think about doing it until at least next spring. Oregon’s...

New York strikes back at bridge strikes from tall vehicles

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New York State officials are in the middle of a week-long campaign to cut down on bridge strikes. Last Sunday marked the start of...

Water contamination closes some Lake Mead areas

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Several areas in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area have been closed due to water contamination. The National Park Service says they have temporarily...

Snowbird alert: Winter at Glen Canyon means fewer services

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While Arizona is a huge drawing card for snowbirds, not every inch of the state has a warm winter. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area...
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