This week on the RV Podcast: * Just HOW MUCH would you pay for an RV campsite? $200? $300? $400? You won't believe how expensive it has become * Starlink’s entire global network pretty much collapsed for hours last week, causing reliability concerns for what had been pretty much a trouble-free online source for RVers * Tall about scary! A mountain lion attacked a four-year-old girl while she was hiking with her parents out west last week. The dad saved his daughter, but she had to be airlifted to a hospital. * All this plus the RV News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode 557 of the RV Podcast You can watch the video version from our RV Lifestyle YouTube Channel by clicking the player below. If you prefer an audio-only podcast, you can hear us through your favorite podcast app or listen now through the player below. RV NEWS OF THE WEEK Starlink's Global Blackout Leaves RVers and Ukraine Military in the Dark​ A growing number of RVers rely upon Starlink to stay connected while traveling, but last Thursday the satellite system was down for several hours world-wide. The company said the rare blackout was "due to failure of key internal software services that operate the core network" and was quickly fixed. Starlink is used by 140 countries, including Ukraine, where the outage affected combat operations. ​Packed Parks, Empty Coffers: Oregon Parks anticipates 14% shortfall by 2027​ Despite raising its fees, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is anticipating a 14% budget shortfall by 2027 and is seeking the public's input as it works to develop new ways to fund its parks. Oregon Parks is one of the most visited in the country, experiencing record visitation with more than 56.6 million estimated visits in 2024. The state has an online survey, and those who complete it can enter a drawing for a free Oregon State Parks annual parking permit. ​Hero Dad Fights Off Cougar That Attacked His 4-Year-Old on Popular Trail​ A family hike turned terrifying when a cougar pounced on a 4-year-old near Hurricane Ridge's Victoria Overlook in Olympic National Park. The child's father immediately pursued the animal, heroically forcing it to release his child. The child was airlifted to a medical center and released the next day. And rangers hunted down the animal and euthanized it. ​Mountain Lion Kills Colorado's Reintroduced Wolf ​ Speaking of big cats, last week, the state provided an update on the cause of death of two wolves that were part of its efforts to reintroduce gray wolves back to the state. The wolf found dead at Rocky Mountain National Park died from a mountain lion attack, and a second wolf's death was traced to injuries from a foothold trap used for coyote control. Other reintroduced wolves died after crossing into Wyoming, where at least one was shot, but others do remain alive and free in Colorado. Mike Wendland full false 32:43 To Catch a Thief: An RV Dealer Fights Back Against RV Thefts https://rvlifestyle.com/rv-thefts/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:05:00 +0000 https://rvlifestyle.com/?p=112113 This week on the RV Podcast: To Catch a Thief: An RV Dealer Fights Back Against RV Thefts Two National Parks have been so devastated by wildfires they have shut down for the rest of the year. In Mike and Jen’s Storytime, when the free-spirited serendipity approach to RV travel doesn’t work All this plus RV Tips, the News of the Week and your questions coming up in Episode 556 of the RV Podcast This week on the RV Podcast: To Catch a Thief: An RV Dealer Fights Back Against RV Thefts Two National Parks have been so devastated by wildfires they hav