California Budget Adds Funds to Support Operation of New Park

A 2023 EarthRoamer XV-SX with 8,228 miles on the odometer is listed for $1.1 million. Built on a Chevrolet Silverado 6500HD chassis, it features a kitchen, bathroom, sleeping area, Warn winches, FLIR infrared camera, and GOST security system. The vehicle is designed for off-road travel and self-sufficient living.

Flooding at Cheney Lake, Kansas, has closed Hobie Beach and forced the evacuation of Heimerman Point campground. Water levels are 3.75 feet above normal. Remaining campers have minimized their belongings and are monitoring Army Corps of Engineers data for possible further evacuations. Visitors note the current flooding is less severe than past droughts.

Gila River Police Department impounded a recreational vehicle after the driver was caught picking corn from a community field on June 24. The suspect received criminal citations and the RV was seized. Authorities noted that some corn in the area is grown for livestock feed and not safe for human consumption.

American art teacher and designer Jay Shafer built a 96-square-foot tiny house on a trailer chassis for $4,000. By mounting the structure on wheels instead of a concrete foundation, he classified it as a recreational vehicle (RV), avoiding property taxes and minimum size requirements (37–50 sq m). In 2002, local inspectors tried to evict him, but his lawyers proved the house legally qualified as a vehicle. In 2018, the International Code Council (ICC) adopted Appendix Q, officially legalizing dwellings under 37 sq m.

Brad Twait, CEO of The Motorcoach Store in Bradenton, Florida, reports a steady rise in retiree customers purchasing RVs. He notes that the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this trend as domestic travel replaced international trips. Modern RVs can include heated floors, home theaters, adjustable beds, and can be retrofitted for people with disabilities with wheelchair lifts and ramps.

A black bear that attacked a woman at Eagle Point Campground near Lake Tahoe was euthanized after multiple dangerous encounters. The bear entered a trailer searching for food; the woman was injured trying to scare it away. It also broke into a campervan with sleeping teenagers and entered a vehicle with a child. Two 5-month-old cubs were sent to a wildlife rehabilitation facility.