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Wildfire season underway; RVers already feeling the impact

If your summer RV plans include the mountains, deserts or national parks of the West, wildfire safety for RVers should be part of your...

He dropped his sunglasses in a campground toilet. His rescue wasn’t funny

Campground officials have a simple message for anyone who drops something into a vault toilet: Leave it there. That's not just good advice. It's a...

Bear threatens hiker in Colorado for 30 minutes, then leaves to follow other hikers

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating a reported bear attack on the Enchanted Park in Apex Park in Jefferson County, which is west of...

Rattlesnake season is here. Yosemite rangers offer advice

Yosemite National Park is home to the northern Pacific rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus). It's the only rattlesnake found in the California park. It uses its...

What is a grounding monitor interrupter (GMI) that will be required on all new RVs?

Dear Dave, What is a grounding monitor interrupter (GMI) and how will it affect me and my rig? From Dave: This is a topic that has been...

When RVers may start seeing the new power interrupter devices

Last year, RVers debated whether grounding monitor interrupters (GMIs) would improve safety or create headaches at campground power pedestals. Now the RV industry has...

Hiker dies of heatstroke in Grand Canyon

On June 3, at approximately 1:40 p.m., the Grand Canyon National Park Regional Communications Center received reports of an 18-year-old male experiencing heat-related symptoms...

Safety for roadside workers and stranded motorists in spotlight this month

The recent Interstate 95 bus crash in Virginia that killed five people and injured dozens more has once again focused national attention on the...

What kills most people in national parks? Often the mistakes RVers see every summer

Ask someone what the biggest danger in a national park is and they'll probably mention bears, mountain lions or some other dramatic wilderness threat. But...

Blowing in the wind: Truckers’ tips for safe driving

By Nanci Dixon Several interstates are notorious for wind, particularly in the spring and fall. I-40, I-10, and I-8 have all sidelined us at one...

Why RVs can be road-rage targets on busy highways

Most RVers have met that driver. The one glued to your rear bumper on a mountain grade. The one who blasts past in a no-passing...

Retired police officer shares the best RV security tips and gear

By Cheri Sicard In this video, we join Izzy from Endless RVing as he shares his favorite RV security tips. If you aren’t a regular viewer...