Gulf State Park expands RV resort to 607 sites, becoming largest state park campground in US

Samantha Houle, 32, from Wisconsin, turned a used ambulance into a fully equipped motorhome with a kitchen and solar panels. The project cost $25,994, including $7,000 for the vehicle. Houle works remotely as a customer success manager and travels across the US, staying at campgrounds and friends' homes. The conversion took several months and was done with her father.

A journalist spent a night in a seasonal camper at Riverbend Campground in Leeds, Maine. The campground is located along the Dead River, which flows into Androscoggin Lake. The evening included a campfire, nature observation, and sleeping to the sound of rain.

The RVing with Bikes app, created by RV enthusiasts and cyclists, helps travelers discover campgrounds near paved bike trails across the United States. It features search by trail name, community notes, and custom lists. The free version unlocks three campgrounds; subscriptions cost $9.99/year or $39.99/lifetime. Available on Google Play and the App Store.

Lawmakers in South Carolina have reached a compromise on legislation aimed at helping property owners remove squatters more quickly. The bill also establishes procedures for evicting guests from RV parks for non-payment, property damage, or rule violations. The agreement now returns to the House and Senate for final approval before being sent to the governor.

Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana opened a 10-space RV park in Kalispell, Montana, for seasonal workers, travelers, and long-term guests. The park offers affordable housing at $50 per night, with half-price rates for qualifying households. Long-term guests must leave every two weeks for sewage disposal.

A family rented a Class C East to West Entrada motorhome via RVshare for a trip through Nevada. The average rental cost was $210 per night, plus insurance from $14 per night and additional fees. Cooking in the RV saved money: groceries for five days cost $333. The trip faced issues with the generator and strong winds up to 55 mph.