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Yosemite’s Ahwahnee Dining Room to Charge $95 and Up for Prix Fixe Dinners
If you’ve ever dreamed of dining in one of the most iconic hotel dining rooms in the national park system, it’s about to get a lot more structured — and a lot more expensive.
Trump Administration Agrees to Keep Pride Flag Flying at Stonewall National Monument
Stonewall National Monument will continue flying the Pride flag after the Trump administration settled a lawsuit over its removal earlier this year.
Texas Man Sentenced After Walking on Yellowstone Thermal Features
The rules in national parks—especially Yellowstone—are not suggestions. A 50-year-old man from Texas has been sentenced to five days in jail after walking off a designated boardwalk and onto fragil...
Boundary Waters Mining Fight Heads to Senate as Protections Hang in Balance
The Senate could soon weigh a resolution that would undo federal mining protections near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters, reopening the debate over copper-nickel mining in one of the country’s most sen...
How to camp next to the St. Louis Gateway Arch
By Cheri Sicard The St. Louis Gateway Arch and the Gateway Arch National Park are iconic pieces of American history.
BLM’s New Plan Could Make Camping Near Zion a Lot Harder
Camping near Zion National Park could soon look very different. A new BLM plan would reduce dispersed camping along the SR-9 corridor and shift more overnight use into designated sites and two new ...
Hiking With Kids: 10 Tips to Make Family Hikes More Fun
Hiking with kids can be fun, flexible, and far less stressful with the right approach. These 10 practical tips can help families have a better day on the trail.
How much of your RV’s floor is covered with wall-to-wall carpet?
Older RVs used to have more carpeting than newer models. Carpeting can be a real drag for those of you who are outdoorsy, spend time in lots of muddy and wet places, or have pets.
Yellowstone Opens Spring Season With Select Entrances and Roads Around Park
Yellowstone National Park will begin its annual spring opening on Friday, April 17, 2026, with select entrances and roads reopening to visitors, weather permitting. The North Entrance in Gardiner, ...
Health: Want to avoid dementia? Drink coffee!
RVtravel.com readers may have an advantage of not developing dementia based on how they start their day. According to a recent poll of more than 4,200 of our readers, 89 percent begin their days wi...
Grand Canyon Tightens South Rim Water Restrictions After More Pipeline Breaks
Grand Canyon National Park has expanded South Rim water restrictions after more breaks in the Transcanyon Waterline. The park remains open, but dry camping, reduced lodging occupancy, and fire rest...
Thinking about an electric RV? Here’s the reality in 2026
If you’ve been following the buzz around electric RVs, 2026 sounds like it ought to be the year everything finally comes together. The headlines keep coming, the prototypes keep rolling out, and th...
DEF sensor failures stranded RVers— Now the EPA is stepping in
If DEF sensor failures ever sidelined your diesel pickup or motorhome, you’re not imagining things and you weren’t alone. Those same DEF sensor failures that left RVers limping along at reduced spe...
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RV Warranty Guide: What’s Actually Covered?
Learn more about RV warranty plans, who covers what, how to keep claims from getting denied, and more. The post RV Warranty Guide: What’s Actually Covered?
Blue parking spots are for disabled drivers. What are purple spaces?
Dear Dave, I know that a parking spot painted blue is designated for handicap parking. However, I noticed a purple parking spot yesterday.
Headlight glare is getting worse. Here’s what to do when you’re blinded
You’re rolling along after dark, minding your own business, and then it hits—an oncoming set of headlights so bright it feels like someone flipped a spotlight straight into your eyes. For a moment,...
Evaluating RV sewer hoses and putting the best one to the test
iBy Cheri Sicard In the video below, Jared Gillis of All About RVs puts an RV sewer hose to the test to see if it can live up to its advertisement claims. The advertising made it seem like it was i...
How many countries have you visited outside the North American continent?
The majority of our readers are in the United States. Some are in Canada, others in Australia, some in New Zealand and the U.K., some in Mexico, and a handful in Germany, Indonesia, France, and Ire...
What should I look for when inspecting my RV roof?
By Dustin Simpson Whether you own a million-dollar unit or you have an entry-level RV, my message to you will be the same: It needs to be maintained! One of the best ways to maintain your RV is by ...
Forest River’s 2026 Vibe 2500FIK Extreme Lite— for TV and movie lovers
The 2026 Forest River Vibe 2500FIK Extreme Lite is a strong fit for a couple looking for a lighter towable trailer. This RV features three slide-outs, including a roomy front kitchen, and a comfort...
Google Maps rolls out biggest upgrade in over a decade with new AI and 3D navigation
Google is making a major push into AI-powered travel and navigation, announcing what it calls the biggest upgrade to Google Maps in more than a decade.
Josh’s RV industry outlook for April: a mixed bag
Here’s an excellent look at the current state of the RV industry from Josh Winters of Bish’s RV. In our minds, Josh is the most honest voice in the industry who can explain what is going on, and ho...