RV News: Grand Canyon Fire Scandal, Bear Attacks, Park Openings & Major Industry Merger

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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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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. Plan your next trip at rvlifestyle.com/plan

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