Go RVing Launches RV-2-50 Campaign for US 250th Anniversary and National RV Day

Fremont County Commissioners (Idaho) at a special meeting on May 14, 2026, postponed a decision on a neighbor appeal against a 2025 zoning ruling that allowed Sand Box RV park to add amenities including a playground, volleyball and pickleball courts, and a store. Discussion moved to May 26.

A fire at the Sun Retreats campground in Dennis Port, Massachusetts, on May 14, 2026, destroyed three RVs. No injuries were reported; the cause is unknown, but multiple propane tank explosions were recorded.

Go RVing announced the RV-2-50 contest tied to the US 250th anniversary. Participants can win $5,000 by sharing RV trip photos and videos. The initiative aims to attract travelers seeking affordable vacations as fuel, airfare, and rental costs rise.

Justin Witmarsh, 36, and Kara McGregor, 36, face felony charges for criminal possession of stolen property after a camper and trailer were taken on May 11. Witmarsh also faces a methamphetamine possession charge.

RVezy, which launched North America's first RV rental app, marks a decade in operation. It remains the only platform serving both renters and owners. In California, over 20,000 owners list their RVs through the service.

Chet Hanks, 36-year-old son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, has moved to Nashville to become a country music star. He lives in a camper equipped with a kitchen and shower, forgoing apartment rent to focus on his art.