Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This week's RV news is big. A congressional hearing reveals what really happened when the Grand Canyon burned. A potential mega-merger could reshape every RV on the road. Bears are attacking hikers at the most visited park in America. And the national parks are opening - with some major changes you need to know before you go.
In this episode:
- The Dragon Bravo Fire scandal: did the NPS let it burn on purpose? Congress wants answers.
- Fire season is already here - Southeast RVers, there are campfire bans in effect RIGHT NOW
- Patrick Industries and Lippert in merger talks - the two companies inside your RV want to combine
- Bears attacked six hikers at Great Smoky Mountains in two weekends - here is what not to do
- Grand Canyon North Rim reopens May 15 after the most destructive fire in park history
- Glacier National Park drops its reservation system for 2026 - finally
- Acadia, Yellowstone updates - and an RV height warning Acadia visitors must hear
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00:00 Intro: Monday News for RVers
01:27 The Grand Canyon Fire Scandal: What Happened?
03:43 2026 Fire Season Update & Current Burn Bans
06:28 Industry News: Major RV Component Supplier Merger
09:39 Wildlife Alert: Aggressive Bear Encounters in the Smokies
11:32 Rules for Camping Safely in Bear Country
13:11 National Parks Opening Roundup (Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Glacier, Acadia)
17:41 Leadership Changes at Storyteller Overland
19:38 Upcoming Workshop: Preventing Roadside Breakdowns
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and click the bell icon to be notified of new videos and our YouTube Live special reports from the cool places we visit on our RV adventures.
Please note this channel is for entertainment purposes only. We are not RV experts and are not simply sharing our opinions and what seems to work for us. You should do your own research and make your own decisions.
This week's RV news is big. A congressional hearing reveals what really happened when the Grand Canyon burned. A potential mega-merger could reshape every RV on the road. Bears are attacking hikers at the most visited park in America. And the national parks are opening - with some major changes you need to know before you go.
In this episode:
- The Dragon Bravo Fire scandal: did the NPS let it burn on purpose? Congress wants answers.
- Fire season is already here - Southeast RVers, there are campfire bans in effect RIGHT NOW
- Patrick Industries and Lippert in merger talks - the two companies inside your RV want to combine
- Bears attacked six hikers at Great Smoky Mountains in two weekends - here is what not to do
- Grand Canyon North Rim reopens May 15 after the most destructive fire in park history
- Glacier National Park drops its reservation system for 2026 - finally
- Acadia, Yellowstone updates - and an RV height warning Acadia visitors must hear
New episodes every Monday (News) and Wednesday (Stories from the Road). Subscribe so you never miss one.
Join our community at RVCommunity.com - ad-free, no algorithms, just RVers.
► If you want help planning and organizing your own RV trips, we have put all our guides, tools, RV travel apps and checklists together in one place.
You will find it all rvlifestyle.com/plan
00:00 Intro: Monday News for RVers
01:27 The Grand Canyon Fire Scandal: What Happened?
03:43 2026 Fire Season Update & Current Burn Bans
06:28 Industry News: Major RV Component Supplier Merger
09:39 Wildlife Alert: Aggressive Bear Encounters in the Smokies
11:32 Rules for Camping Safely in Bear Country
13:11 National Parks Opening Roundup (Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Glacier, Acadia)
17:41 Leadership Changes at Storyteller Overland
19:38 Upcoming Workshop: Preventing Roadside Breakdowns
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and click the bell icon to be notified of new videos and our YouTube Live special reports from the cool places we visit on our RV adventures.
Please note this channel is for entertainment purposes only. We are not RV experts and are not simply sharing our opinions and what seems to work for us. You should do your own research and make your own decisions.
