Big changes in 2026 National Park Free Days, would you buy a self-driving RV & Oregon state parks considering dynamic pricing for campgrounds- RV Lifestyle Newsletter
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Get Ready for Gridlock: ID Checks at National Parks Sparks Fears of Long Entry Lines Jan. 1Speaking of the national parks, many advocates are starting to warn of longer lines to enter the national parks beginning Jan. 1, as all visitors age 16 and up with annual passes will be asked to present a U.S. government-issued photo ID at the entrance to determine if they qualify for the U.S. resident price - or not. We told you last week that U.S. residents will now pay less than foreign visitors, and on free days, U.S. residents can enter for free, but foreign ones can not, again something that must be proven with a valid I.D. The concern is that all these checks will lead to longer entry lines. If your travel plans for early 2026 include a national park visit - we'd love to hear what you experience! Self-Driving RVs? Speculation over Tesla’s Futuristic Robovan Goes ViralWould you buy a self-driving RV? Footage of the futuristic Tesla Robovan recently went viral and let's just say, it's coming. The Robovan looks like something out of a sci-fi movie. It is being developed to move goods, or up to 20 people, but recently an executive said it could also be a small RV. To us, this Robovan that is under development now looks less like a camper van than a sleek car on the Monorail at Disney World. You need to check it out! No-Show? No Refund: Oregon Parks Consider Several Camping Rule ChangesOregon Parks and Recreation Commission wants to change some of its camping rules to help make up for a projected $8 million shortfall. The state is proposing introducing dynamic pricing for campgrounds, changing its Special Access Pass, providing flexibility for the cost of day-use parking and eliminate all refunds for no-show campers and introducing a tiered refund system for those who cancel their reservations. Public comment is being taken through Jan. 15. Elusive Jaguar Caught on Arizona Trail Cam Thrilling ResearchersA jaguar was spotted at a remote watering hole in southern Arizona on a trail cam, exciting researchers. The jaguar is the fifth such cat confirmed by the University of Arizona Wild Cat Research and Conservation Center over the past 15 years. It likely crossed the border from Mexico. Jaguars native to the Americas and are the third-largest cat in the world after tigers and lions. Amazon DEAL of the Day...Look at the grin on this guy's face! yep. Just what the camping doctor ordered... Oversized Heated Camping Chair provides three heat levels to choose from: red light for high heat (122-131°F), blue light for medium heat (104-113°F), and green light for low heat (95-104°F). You'll need to provide your own power bank, but that's all you need! https://amzn.to/48K5d7v
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