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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has proposed a $5 permit fee for overnight camping at over 320 sites that are currently free. The move follows a rise in violations: 11 citations and 2 warnings in 2015 compared to 30 citations and 153 warnings in 2024. The permit would cover up to five days (four nights) for groups of up to 10 people. Public comments are open from July 16 to August 14, with changes possibly taking effect by March 2027.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the return of the First-Time Camper Program for the 2026 season, aimed at making camping accessible for New Yorkers, particularly from underserved communities. Participants selected via lottery receive a tent, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, camp chairs, a lantern, and firewood, along with guidance from a DEC Camping Ambassador. The lottery runs until June 12, with campgrounds in the Adirondacks and Catskills.

NPO 3FM DJs Barend van Deelen and Nellie Benner will travel through the United States from June 13 to 26, 2026, in a camper van equipped with a mobile radio studio to cover the group stage of the FIFA World Cup. Their itinerary includes Dallas (match against Japan), Houston (against Sweden), and Kansas City (against Tunisia). The broadcasts will feature fan interviews, visits to fan zones, and match analysis with journalists and experts.

Harvest Hosts, a membership program offering RVers access to unique overnight stays, has announced the return of its 'AleBlazer' role. The selected traveler will embark on a cross-country RV trip, visiting brewery Host locations as part of the 'Brew with a View' collaboration involving over 50 breweries. The winner will receive a daily travel stipend, beverages, a Harvest Hosts membership, and an RV for the journey. Applications are open until July 31, 2026.

Rona RV LLC, a dealership in Pataskala, Ohio, has expanded its inventory of pre-owned travel trailers and towable RVs. The increase is driven by trade-ins, seasonal buying patterns, and unit reallocations. Available categories include lightweight camping trailers, entry-level RVs, and discounted specials. The dealership offers online financing applications and trade-in valuation tools for buyers.

First Baptist Church of Troy, Mo., and the Twin Rivers Baptist Association purchased and delivered two used travel trailers to families in western North Carolina left homeless after Hurricane Helene (fall 2024) and subsequent wildfires. The first 2002 fifth-wheel camper was bought with $8,000 raised by Sunday school classes (goal $5,000) and given to a family of three living in a tent. The second 2004 fifth-wheel RV, costing $8,000, was funded partly by the association ($4,000) and donated to a family displaced by winter wildfires.