On this episode of RV Miles, we chat with Rick Schutt from Thor Industries about their program to get kids interested in careers in the RV industry. Then, we talk about our favorite fall camping tips. In the news, a popular National Park Service campground in Florida may become unavailable to RVs, a conservation conflict in Minnesota, and another stolen trailer full of Boy Scout camping gear.
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Resources
Gulf Islands National Seashore may remove vehicle access and RV camping at Fort Pickens: https://weartv.com/news/local/removing-vehicle-access-to-gulf-islands-national-sea-shore-fort-pickens
Beginning this spring, Texas State Parks will allow you to choose a site when reserving and pay entrance fees online in advance, effectively reserving a spot for parks that have a maximum capacity. https://www.mysanantonio.com/lifestyle/travel-outdoors/article/New-Texas-State-Parks-reservation-system-will-13204349.php
A ban on mining has been lifted around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in the Superior National Forest. about 365 square miles within the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The area of the Superior National Forest that hangs along the southern edge of the Boundary Waters is home to the Duluth Complex, believed to be one of the richest untapped deposits of copper, nickel and precious metals in the world. Mining companies have been exploring the region for decades, although no copper-nickel mine has yet opened. On Thursday the Department of Agriculture canceled a study on the potential environmental impact of mining in the region. Secretary of Agriculture said that the USDA can both "protect the integrity of the watershed and contribute to economic growth and stronger communities.” Environmental groups are aggravated that the Department of Agriculture did not finish the environmental study it had promised to complete. And still others are saying that mines are bad for business, as they may interfere with a growing recreational economy that supports the region. https://www.mprnews.org/story/2018/09/06/boundary-waters-mining
Another Boy Scout troupe has trailer full of camping gear. The third this year. https://www.fox16.com/crime/lr-boy-scout-troop-loses-camping-equipment-to-thief/1421169529
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315. Tips for Towing or Driving an RV and is RVing the Cheapest Way to Vacation?
314. The Beauty of Seward, Alaska and the Final Days of Our Six Month Baja to Alaska Journey
313. RVing to Alaska's Homer Spit, the Best Glamping Resorts and the fastest E.R. We've Ever Visited
312. How Much Did it Cost to RV 5, 10 and 20 Years Ago?
311. Downed Power Lines, Exploding Transformers and Talkeetna, Alaska
310. Fun Facts and Tips for Solar Eclipse 2024 and Is the Frame Flex Frenzy "Much Ado About Nothing"?
309. Live from Seattle RV Show and the Best 2024 RV Makers and RV Tech with Josh the RV Nerd from Bish's RV
308. Is it FINALLY getting easier to find camp sites? With The Dyrt's Kevin Long
307. Moving Violations, Full-Time Warranties, and Motorhomes vs. Trailers
306. Horrifying Camping Experiences, and What to Do Outside of Denali National Park
305. RV Innovations for 2024 at the Florida RV SuperShow
304. The Denali Backcountry and Florida RV Supershow Predictions
303. Denali Frontcountry, Outdoor TVs and James Bond Gets in Hot Water
302. New Year Resolutions for the Outdoor Recreation Industry
301. Fairbanks & North Pole, Alaska; Holiday Gifts for RVers & Why Are RVers Being so Negative?
300. By the Numbers: 300 Episodes of RV Miles. Plus, The Tesla Cybertruck for RVers
299. Holiday RV Destinations, and the Top of the World Highway to Chicken, Alaska
298. Tips for Navigating National Park Reservations in 2024, Thankful Things
297. RVing in 2024 & The Gold Rush in Dawson CIty
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