Caravan of nearly 300 vehicles to cross border into Mexico on June 16

Facing a prolonged grape surplus, some North Coast farm and vineyard operators in California are diversifying income through agritourism, including RV camping and farm stays. Mark and Tammy Lipps, owners of The Ripe Choice Farm Stay and Catering near Lakeport, relocated from Manhattan Beach in 2020 and now host weddings, cooking classes, and overnight guests on their six-acre property. Camping platforms like Hipcamp and Harvest Hosts have become a key revenue source, attracting travelers seeking rural experiences.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has relaunched its First Time Camper Program for 2026. The program is free and applications are accepted through June 12. Lottery winners receive a tent, sleeping bags, camp chairs, a lantern, and firewood, along with guidance from a DEC Camping Ambassador. The program runs at seven campgrounds in the Adirondacks and Catskills from July 10 to August 23.

Tiger's Trail RV Resort in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has appointed Horizon Outdoor Hospitality as its full-service manager, effective June 1. The resort, opened in 2023, features 220 RV sites and 10 cottages. Horizon will oversee operations, marketing, and revenue strategy. This marks the company's first managed property in Louisiana.

Officials in Mount Hope, West Virginia, have proposed building a new RV campground. Mayor Michael Kissinger said the project has been in development for several years and will become a source of revenue for the city.

Ocala police arrested a father and son, owners of Village RV dealership, on fraud charges. More than two dozen people, many elderly, lost thousands of dollars in a scheme involving RV lot rentals or sales.

On July 7, streamer Jon Vlogs and his team started Copathon, a 24/7 IRL broadcast from a motorhome traveling across the US during the World Cup. The project includes live coverage of Brazilian national team matches, fan zones, and road trip experiences. Expected daily audience is 35,000–50,000 viewers, with total reach across platforms potentially exceeding 2 billion views. Sponsors include CIMED, Superbet, BingX, Kast, Bgaming, and Warner Music.