Not Using Campground Wi-Fi

Above, camping at Route 66 RV Resort with their Wi-Fi antenna at left. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Whenever I go RV traveling, I don't use the campground's Wi Fi system. I bring along my own mobile hotspot gizmo and connect my laptop to that. All I need is a nearby cell tower for a connection.

For one thing, it provides faster Internet. For another, it is a lot more secure. 

Avoiding usage of campground Wi-Fi is the topic of an article in RV Travel.

They begin it with:

Is it time to just eliminate campground Wi-Fi altogether? I think it is, and I can share why.

But, first… A few weeks ago, I shared that I had been hacked in a campground, but I don’t believe I shared that I had been hacked twice in different campgrounds.

Let’s talk about how we all get connected so you can read websites like RVtravel.com. And whatever else. Like watch TV. 

Campground Wi-Fi is mostly lousy. Let’s face it—we go places that are pretty, but also somewhat remote. That means that the Wi-Fi that is available to the campground itself may also not be so great. And then you’re splitting that up by however-many campers are there wanting to use that connectivity. 

Installing and maintaining a Wi-Fi system in a campground is very expensive. And whenever something’s expensive, that means we’re the ones paying for it. I don’t know how much the cost of Wi-Fi extends to our own reservations, but I can say that it’s noticeable. It’s also generally not secure. I’ll get to that. 

To read more, go here. 

Zion 2026 Large Vehicle Rules

Above, the east entrance into the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The last time I drove into Zion National Park was in 2015. My daughter and I took a trip to Yellowstone National Park and on the way home we took a detour and drove into Zion.

We took SR-9 through the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel.

Zion National Park is implementing new large vehicle size restrictions not only for the tunnel, but for the road itself. RVers should be aware of this.

RV Life posted an article on these restrictions and begin it with:

Heading to Zion National Park this summer? If you are planning to drive a motorhome, tow a trailer, or travel in a larger vehicle, here is what you need to know.

Beginning June 7, 2026, Zion National Park will fully enforce vehicle size and weight limits on the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway (Utah State Route 9) between Canyon Junction and the East Entrance. Vehicles that exceed the posted limits will no longer be allowed to travel this section of SR-9.

These restrictions apply to the entire stretch of highway between Canyon Junction and the East Entrance, not just the historic 1.1-mile-long Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel.

To read more, go here. 

Dubai, Other Countries Attacked By Iran

Above, Asya last year in Dubai.

The crazies in Iran have launched missile attacks at other Arab countries in retaliation for the military action of Operation Epic Fury. This includes attacks on Dubai.

The last I heard from Asya, she was working in Dubai. I haven't heard from her in a while and I sent her a message to see if she's still there. 

According to the New Voice of Ukraine:

Images showed smoke rising over Tehran, and explosions were reported in five Iranian cities. Iran, in turn, launched ballistic missiles at Israel.

Israel dubbed its operation against Iran “Roaring Lion,” while the United States named its operation “Epic Fury.”

Explosions were also reported in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where one person was killed. The UAE Ministry of Defensesaid the country had come under a “blatant attack” involving Iranian ballistic missiles.

Explosions were also reported in Bahrain and Qatar, where U.S. military bases are located.

To read more, go here. 

Dollar At ¥156

With the U.S., Israel military action against Iran, the world markets are keeping an eye what transpires. Some are jittery, some aren't.

Since we're in a new month, it is time to take a peek at how the U.S. dollar is faring against the Japanese yen for those who are planning to travel to Japan anytime soon.

Currently, the exchange rate is ¥156.0350/dollar (Source: Yahoo! Finance).