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Keith Powell

Keith Powell is the publisher and sales director of RV West magazine which is part of the Koocanusa Publications group.

The Fireside Resort in Wilson, Wyoming.
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Top 5 “Glamping” destinations around the globe

A variety of options are now available at glamping destinations around the world, ranging from geodesic domes to yurts to tiny homes

Crosscamp camper van parked on edge of cliff overlooking valley.
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Crosscamp – urban outdoors for millennials

CROSSCAMP is the new brand from the Erwin Hymer Group for the compact camper van segment

Campground with RV's parked.
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Federal government removes small business status from private campgrounds

In a recent Judge's decision, incorporated campgrounds are too small to qualify as small businesses

Fifth wheel camper parked at campsite.
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The majority of Florida’s campgrounds and RV parks are open for business

The vast majority of Florida’s RV parks and campgrounds, with the exception of some on the Northeast and Central Atlantic Coast, are currently open and operating as normal, according to the Florida Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds.

by Jeff Crider
The O'Neill's Millennial tent building crew sit on the front porch of one of their seven recently installed Eco Tents, which feature electricity and running water.
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Northwest Florida has a new glamping destination

Twin Lakes Camp Resort has just completed the installation of seven fully furnished glamping tents
by Jeff Crider
Interface for ASA Electronic/GMC trailering system.
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Innovative iN∙Command® functionality featured in myGMC mobile app update

The myGMC mobile app can now communicate with and control select functions of RVs using iN∙Command with Global Connect™

CN conductor shaking hands with young girl.
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CN 100 celebrations come to Vancouver as part of Pacific National Exhibition

Created by an Act of Parliament in 1919, CN Railway is truly a backbone of Canada's economy and transports more than C$250 billion worth of goods annually. 

Old, weathered cabin in the woods.
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CampCalNow president highlights Camp-California.com as a travel planning resource

Camp-California.com is a comprehensive and informative guide to California's camping and RV scene. 

Tents set up under fall trees.
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Canadian Camping Appreciation Weekend - September 13-15, 2019

Camping is an affordable family activity that promotes a sense of community, creates lifelong memories and encourages Canadians and international visitors to discover Canada's rich landscape and engage with nature.

Runners RV sign.
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RV Care, Canada’s largest RV dealer network, continues to grow

RV Care is a Canada-wide network of 70 top independent dealers. 

Alvah “Tug” Miller Jr., campground industry pioneer.
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California loses a campground industry pioneer

Tug Miller´s credits include helping to secure separate building and safety rules for RV parks and campgrounds under Title 25 of the California Code

by Jeff Crider
New cabin at Cultus Lake Campground, painted brown and yellow.
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Two Projects For BC Parks — “Firsts”

New cabins and new electric vehicle sites and charging stations are a go for two of British Columbia's most popular parks

View of the Kelowna Visitor Centre on the waterfront.
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Kelowna Visitor Centre celebrates one year at Queensway Avenue

More than 200,000 tourists have utilized the many services of the Kelowna Visitor Centre since opening last year

The new Tofino Visitor Centre.
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Tourism Tofino opens doors to new visitor centre

Tourism centres play a vital and integral part in British Columbia's tourism industry

Tent, picnic bench and bike at campsite.
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New features coming to Discover Camping reservation system

Last year, BC Parks had another record-breaking year, with nearly 231,000 reservations made through Discover Camping

Holding tank product being put into toilet.
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California is about to ban RV holding tank products with formaldehyde

While effective at reducing holding tank odors, formaldehyde also kills the beneficial bacteria used to digest human waste in septic systems
by Jeff Crider