Pine Ridge Campground opens applications for 2027 seasonal RV sites

A motorhome caught fire yesterday evening while driving in the Thousand Palms area. Bystanders extinguished the flames before firefighters arrived, but one woman sustained burn injuries and was transported to a hospital.

Residents voiced strong opposition to a proposed RV ordinance during a Gering City Council meeting. The discussion highlighted tensions between local regulations and the rights of recreational vehicle owners regarding parking and habitation.

A camper fire in Millbrook resulted in one fatality and damage to two vehicles. The incident occurred on January 27, 2026, on the I-65 Service Road. The fire originated from an electric fireplace, with wind conditions contributing to its rapid spread to an adjacent camper.

In Louisiana, investigators are probing a deadly RV fire that occurred at 10 a.m. Monday in the town of Reserve. A lithium battery is being considered as a potential cause, and the RV lacked a working smoke alarm. This marks the seventh fire-related fatality in the state within a week.

RVshare has introduced three new services to simplify RV rentals. The offerings include one-way rentals, curated national park trip packages, and a free rental advisor team. The company's data shows 71% of travelers prefer one-way rentals, and 87% would choose an RV for a national park visit.

Squirrel Power unveiled its first product, the Evotrex-PG5 range-extender towable RV, at CES 2026, with a starting price of $120,000. The founder, a former Anker executive, targets younger users seeking extended off-grid capabilities, citing a shift in the market away from traditional campground-dependent models.