Here’s how to stay safe when visiting national parks this summer

Here’s how to stay safe when visiting national parks this summer

Mia Taylor | TravelPulse (TNS) At Death Valley National Park, summer temperatures can reach as high as 130 to 134 degrees. For some travelers, that would be reason enough not to visit. But for others, it’s the exact motivation for a trek to Death Valley during the summer: The novelty of experiencing temperatures you’d be … Read more

New RV Buyers Are Fools, Rubes And Suckers: Lawyer

New RV Buyers Are Fools, Rubes And Suckers: Lawyer

Whether we’re talking about a Class A motorcoach filled with the finest luxuries money can buy or a vintage Airstream travel trailer, there’s something incredibly appealing about hitting the open road and seeing the country. Heck, even Clarence Thomas gets it. One thing a lot of RV buyers don’t realize at the time, though, is … Read more

You might spot a mountain lion in California, but attacks like the one that killed a man are rare – The Mercury News

You might spot a mountain lion in California, but attacks like the one that killed a man are rare – The Mercury News

By CHRISTOPHER WEBER | Associated Press LOS ANGELES — If hikers, bikers, campers, hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts haven’t encountered a mountain lion while in the California wilderness, they might know somebody who has. The big cats that can weigh more than 150 pounds (68 kg) live in diverse habitats across the state, including inland … Read more

This company wants to reinvent American campgrounds – The Mercury News

This company wants to reinvent American campgrounds – The Mercury News

A Colorado company is on a mission to reimagine the country’s campgrounds and it’s starting by building tent- and trailer-friendly accommodations near the state’s national parks. In 2023, Ramble opened its first campground on a 640-acre plot near the Great Sand Dunes National Park in Alamosa. It features 25 camping sites each equipped with amenities … Read more

Want to visit Yosemite this summer? You’ll need a reservation

Want to visit Yosemite this summer? You’ll need a reservation

Does the wilderness feel less wild when it must be scheduled? Summer visitors driving to Yosemite National Park will soon find out, when the park moves to a reservation-only entry system, like movie theaters and theme parks. Overwhelmed by last year’s crush of visitors, the popular park will also require advance booking of vehicles on … Read more