Four out of Five Campers Increase Trip Frequency in Retirement

In Kellogg, Idaho, the Gold Run Fire, which started Tuesday afternoon, threatened over 120 structures by evening, including the Big Creek RV Park. The fire destroyed three non-residential buildings at the Shoshone Golf Club, while the main clubhouse was saved. As of Wednesday morning, the fire was 235 acres and 10% contained, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.

The California Coastal Commission approved a request from San Diego Parks & Recreation to adjust parking restrictions at 13 of the city's 35 beach lots. At Windansea Beach, the closure start time shifted from 10 p.m. to midnight, with the lot remaining closed until 4 a.m. Changes are based on documented nighttime crime increases but aim to minimize access restrictions for visitors without alternative transportation.

The Roughrider RV Resort in the Minot area, North Dakota, has evolved from a saloon for harvesters to a modern campground. Over the past 10 years, more than 20 new RV spots were added, along with upgraded lighting, a laundry facility, and a tent site. The resort now has over 100 RV spots and 10 tent spots, operating year-round.

Former swimmer Renato Prono rented a motorhome for a family trip along the California coast to support the Paraguayan national team. On social media, he showed that the family takes turns cleaning, showers at gas stations, and sets up and takes down beds daily. The first night was cold due to lack of preparation. His girlfriend, model Alba Riquelme, declined to join.

Preventive and voluntary evacuation of 200 people was carried out at Jones Fishing Camp Trailer PRK, a mobile home park in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. The evacuation was prompted by two wildfires that have burned 14,000 acres. Over 40 fire trucks and 200 personnel are fighting the fires; no injuries or structural damage reported.

Open Road Resorts (ORR) announced the acquisition of Raccoon Mountain Campground and Caverns in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This marks ORR's first property in the state. The site offers RV sites, cabins, tent camping, and access to a cave system with over 5.5 miles of explored passageways. The deal expands ORR's portfolio to nine parks across seven states.