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Nov 7, 2024 | rvtravel.com | Tiña De Maris

“If nothing changes, motorhomes will not be able to be sold and registered in California beginning in 2025. The exact date is still to be determined.” —RVIAOn Monday we broke the news about what boils down to a ban of motorhome sales in California and five other states. At the time, our understanding was the clamp-down would affect only diesel motorhomes. It does not, as many gas motorhomes will likewise be affected. And, hold on.

Sep 13, 2024 | rvtravel.com | Tiña De Maris

Elon Musk’s Starlink internet satellite system has turned the RV lifestyle on its head. For RVers who need internet access wherever they go, Starlink is basically the only game in town. But a major federal government official says a shakeup is needed. The Federal Communications Commission’s chief says something needs to disrupt Starlink’s monopoly. That something is new competition.

Sep 12, 2024 | rvtravel.com | Tiña De Maris

In Carlsbad Caverns, a dropped bag of Cheetos revealed the delicate balance of the park’s ecosystem. What seemed like a minor incident had a major impact, demonstrating how even small actions can disrupt the fragile cave environment. Park staff related the incident on a social media post on Sept. 6. “Here at Carlsbad Caverns, we love that we can host thousands of people in the cave each day. Incidental impacts can be difficult or impossible to prevent.

Sep 12, 2024 | rvtravel.com | Tiña De Maris

[Warning: Graphic image]They’re cute, and tourists love them. But eleven long-eared, braying burros met their end from what may seem a highly unusual cause. The burros found dead in Death Valley National Park may have perished from causes related to the record-setting summer heat in the park. The 11 burros died near Owls Hole Spring in Death Valley. The cause of death is under investigation, but the National Park Service (NPS) suspects a harmful algae bloom was to blame.

Sep 11, 2024 | rvtravel.com | Tiña De Maris

It sounds almost too strange to be true—but it is true. A Burning Man RVer was caught in a sting operation that could cost him thousands. Phoenix, Arizona, is home to Chris Williams, a 51-year-old man who was eagerly looking forward to attending his second Burning Man Festival in Nevada this year. To make the trip more comfortable, he rented a 32-foot Class A motorhome. Heading to the festival, he was stocking up in Reno. While there, he made a big mistake.