Beyond Wonderland Midwest

On June 16, a fire in Kellogg, Idaho, destroyed an RV and damaged a garage. Firefighters prevented the flames from reaching a nearby residence. No occupants were home at the time, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The 11th annual Nile Valley Rally takes place August 13–16, 2026, on Chinook Pass, Washington. On August 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Jim Sprick Park, owners of about 50 vintage trailers will offer free public tours. This year's theme is 'The Tacky Tourist' to mark the 100th anniversary of Route 66. Dogs are not allowed inside the trailers and must be leashed in the campground.

Carvana, known for selling used cars online, is entering the new-car market with seven dealerships for Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram (CJDR) brands. At its Dallas Test Drive Center, a 10-foot cube with interactive screens guides customers through model and trim selection. After choosing, customers can inspect the car on a 'playground' lot and take a solo test drive. Purchases are completed via the Carvana website, with same-day delivery available.

Campspot has announced its Ready, Set, Summer Sale, running June 15-21, offering up to 40% off select stays at participating campgrounds across North America. According to Campspot data, 79% of surveyed campers are reducing air travel this year, and 68% cite higher travel costs as the top disruptor influencing vacation decisions.

Forest River employees visited Camp Watcha-Wanna-Do in Wolcottville, Indiana, as part of the company's partnership with the Care Camps Foundation. The company donated a Surveyor 252RBLE travel trailer for staff use and sponsored activities for children recovering from cancer. Forest River has supported the foundation since 2018, contributing over $1 million. Care Camps funds 126 pediatric oncology camps across the U.S. and Canada.

Former Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Gilbert Brown, known as 'The Grave Digger,' will visit 20 Wisconsin campgrounds this year to raise money for children's charities through his nonprofit Gilbert Brown Foundation. The foundation provides families of children suffering hardships with gas cards, access to summer football camps, and money for surgeries. Brown will meet with campground guests, play games, and sign football memorabilia. Some events may include former teammates.