Tag: Wildfires
Breaking News: Wildfires close some Colorado National Forest lands
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Oct. 20, 2020) – Due to unprecedented and historic fire conditions, the USDA Forest Service’s Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests is announcing...
A plea to take care of our forests and extinguish campfires
By Nanci Dixon
Remember what Smokey Bear always says: “Only you can prevent forest fires!”? It pertains to wildfires, too, particularly when caused by campfires.
Twyla...
Wildfire information as it affects RVers
By Chuck Woodbury
EDITOR
I just walked outside my home north of Seattle and glanced upward. There, barely visible, was the sun, nearly totally obscured by...
RV Travel readers’ photos of their smoky skies
We asked our readers yesterday to send us photos of where they are located if they're dealing with smoky skies. Here are some of...
DANGER: Beware of camping with only one road in and out
By Barry Zander
Only one road in and out: It’s a situation that RV owners need to take to heart, which became more obvious this...
Do you have a portable propane fire pit?
With all the devastating wildfires burning the past few summers, there's a good chance you've camped in an area with a burn ban. If...
Wildfires force closure of some California State Parks
California State Parks is closing campgrounds in all Santa Cruz and San Mateo County state parks and beaches due to the ongoing CZU August...
How can you live normally in California anymore?
By Chuck Woodbury
EDITOR
How do you live in a place where the electricity to your home or business can be turned off with virtually no...
California wildfires are a warning to all of us
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
When we went to bed last night (Wednesday), there were three major wildfires burning in California. When we got...
California burns … or goes dark in fear of burning
Friday afternoon, Oct. 11, 2019
California is on fire again. Homes are going up in flames in the south. Freeways there are closed. In Northern...
A warning about the summer fire season
The summer fire season is upon us, and it's important to be hyper-aware of how we deal with fire as we're out and about....
NorCal’s horrific Camp Fire 100% contained, officials announce
Amazing and weary firefighters work right through the Thanksgiving weekend to finally contain the destructive Camp Fire. Thank you firefighters!
The most destructive and deadly...
