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August 2008 | Welcome to the RVwest eNewsletter
The high cost of fuel has many RVers on a tight budget; however, they refuse to give up the RV lifestyle—esspecially when reports show RVing is still the least expensive form of travel. See the cover story for more information on this topic. In this month's Tech Talk column, Reg DeYoung investigates the threat of carbon monoxide inside your RV and how to avoid it’s deadly effects. As for our destination section, this month we profiled hot recreation spots in Alberta, B.C. and the sunny state of California. Enjoy this month's newsletter and remember RVwest's Chinook Country RV Rally 2008 is right around the corner. Sign up now.
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INSIDE THE INDUSTRY
RVers motor on
High fuel costs have definitely affected the RV industry, but according to a press release dated July 23, 2008, by the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), RV vacations are still the least expensive.
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TECH TALK
Stay safe from the silent killer
Installing a CO detector in your RV is the first step to avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning. |
PUGET SOUND, WASHINGTON
Delightful day-tripping
Deception Pass was a bridge to new experiences for Lynn and Al Jackart. |
EAST KOOTENAY
A boost for BC Parks
The East Kootenay region benefits from $11 million investment in provincial parks |
INSIDE THE INDUSTRY
Recognizing green efforts
Livin’ Lite Recreational Vehicles, manufacturer of the QUICKSILVER line of ultra lightweight Automotive Campers, has been named Roaming Times’ “GREEN RV of the YEAR”. |
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ALL-AROUND LUBRICANT AND WATER REPELLENT
A winning formula
Although it’s been around for the last 50 years in Canada, some people may never even heard of a product called Jig-A-Loo. |
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EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA
Discover cooling effects
During the summertime in California many people head to the ocean, lakes and beaches to beat the heat. Near El Centro lies the Salton Sea, which is known as California’s largest lake. |
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MORLEY, ALBERTA
Discover the culture
There is a new attraction on Highway 1 just east of Banff National Park that RV travellers will not want to miss. |
NAKUSP, BRITISH COLUMBIA
A relaxing spot
With tourism increasing significantly during the summer in Nakusp, it is a good thing that there are a lot of outdoor activities available. |
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GOLF DEVELOPMENTS » KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Live, rest and play
Tobiano is located on Six Mile Ranch—a century-old working cattle farm just 15 minutes west of Kamloops on picturesque Kamloops Lake. |
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INSIDE THE INDUSTRY » GRAND FORKS, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Meet golf’s eco-pioneers
In the mid ’90s, after extensive research on golf courses followed by three years of construction, Grand Forks residents Phillippe and Joyce Thevenaz transformed their organic cattle ranch into an organic golf Eden. |
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See you next month!
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August 7 - 10, 2008 |
OMAK, WASHINGTON
75th Omak Stampede
Num-erous activities will be taking place during the stampede, that including a motor rodeo, a grand parade, a carnival, a wrangler kids’ night and a kiddies’ parade. |
August 15 - 17, 2008 | SALMON ARM, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Roots and Blues Festival
One of the largest such festivals in Canada, this event has made Salmon Arm a recognized name among fans of roots and blues. |
August 15 - 24, 2008 | REVELSTOKE, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Railway Days 2008
Learn about Revelstoke’s railway history at Railway Days 2008. |
August 16 - 17, 2008 | FORT NELSON, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Fort Nelson Rodeo
Everyone from volunteers and spectators to competitors and tourists is bound to be entertained at this exciting annual event. |
August 23, 2008 | CRANBROOK, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Idlewild Musicfest
How does an evening of good food and great music in a peaceful waterfront setting with the majestic Rocky Mountains in the background sound to you? |
September 11-14, 2008 |
LETHBRIDGE, AB
There's much to see and do
Southern Alberta draws the RVwest rally back for a second year. |
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