Iowa Establishes Office of Outdoor Recreation

A new access road connecting Rickwood Caverns State Park to Poplar Road in Alabama has been completed, featuring bike lanes. The project, a partnership with Blount County, aims to provide a more direct route for families, tourists, and RV owners. Additionally, a new accessible playground has opened, replacing one of the oldest in the state park system. The upgrades are part of broader improvements funded by an $85 million bond issue approved by voters in 2022.

A small crack near a vent or rotten decking under the membrane — and an RV roof repair in 2026 jumps from a few hundred dollars to $20 000. We break it down: a price table for every job, five interactive before/after sliders from real roofs, and honest criteria for patch vs. full replacement.

Auto-Motion Shade (AMS) has introduced the SCP/TCP737 Day/Night Shade for RVs and marine applications. The shade features slim-line extrusions and a quick front-facing 4-screw installation system. Options include cellular fabric for privacy and insulation, screen fabric for mosquito protection, and pleated fabric for a classic look.

California-based Polydrops has launched a limited edition of the P21X caravan (20 units) with increased ground clearance and reinforced suspension. The model features 1300W solar panels and a 5–10 kWh battery, enabling all systems, including air conditioning, to run for over a week without external power. Price starts at $76,900.

Campgrounds in Eastern Iowa are nearly at full capacity due to an influx of out-of-state workers building data centers. A night at a campground costs $26, compared to $100–500 for hotels. Some workers stay for years, causing a shortage of spots for regular campers.

A motor home towing a Jeep overturned on a hillside near Indian Creek in Donegal Township, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday evening. First responders arriving at 6:40 p.m. found a man still strapped in his seat and hanging out the window. The man and a woman, believed to be a married couple in their 70s, were taken to Forbes Hospital in Monroeville; their condition was not available. Route 31 was closed until 8 p.m.