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Don and Carol McDowall at the Imperial Sand Dunes, Winterhaven, California.

Meet Don and Carol McDowall of North Vancouver

“RV Life is in our hearts,” said Carol McDowalll, who with her husband Don has been RVing for over 22 years.

January 2014 » by Carol Ann Quibell
The Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre.

Vancouver Island home to amazing plant and wildlife

Vancouver Island is a magical place.

January 2014 » by Karen Kornelsen
oldest church in U.S.

Top 5 things to see in Santa Fe

New Mexico's capital city is a fascinating place to explore.

January 2014 » by Dennis Begin
Kit Frost's rig, a Sunline Saturn at Valley of Gods, a Bureau of Land Management area in southeast Utah.

Kit Frost is chasing light and adventure in her RV

Kit Frost’s camper did more than get her off the ground—it changed her life. With more flexibility and space to store her camera gear, Frost is off chasing the perfect shot—and storm—every other weekend.

January 2014 » by Jessica Kirby
A black bear feasting on pink salmon at the Anan Wildlife Observatory, a rare place to see black and brown bear feeding side.

Wrangle up some album-worthy memories in Wrangell, Alaska

Capture petroglyphs, Chief Shakes Island and wildlife along the Stikine River.

January 2014 » by Karissa Gall
View of Haines, Alaska from waterfront.

The adventure capital of Alaska

Photographer Larry Bradfish gives some tips for capturing the stunning beauty of Haines, Alaska.

January 2014 » by Jessica Kirby
Sailboats on Lake Diefenbaker near Outlook, Saskatchewan.

Sunsets over wide open spaces

This farming community in Saskatchewan offers picturesque settings.

January 2014 » by Kris Dickeson
Summer sunrise on Kamloops lake. this is the BC desert country, driving from Cache Creek on Highway 97 there was lots of rain during the spring so the sage and grass were still green. the yellow flowers were still blooming as well.

Cache Creek offers many opportunities for dramatic scenery photos

Arrive in the spring for photos of the sagebrush after a rainfall, take a panoramic shot of the snow-covered hillside, or catch a cowboy being thrown from his horse.

January 2014 » by Carol Ann Quibell
Smiling couple with two young girls

The heart of So Cal

The all-season attractions of Anaheim, California, are unbeatable for anyone who wants an active, entertaining, educational vacation.

January 2014 » by Marie Milner
Purple flowers in front of an old gold mine dredge.

History and scenery collide in the town of Chicken

From quirky signposts and rustic buildings to pastoral countryside and Alaska wildlife, the photo opportunities in and around this small town will impress. 

January 2014 » by Kirsten Armleder
Rex Allen statue in Willcox, Arizona

Willcox, Arizona, home of the last of the singing cowboys

Rex Allen has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but his heart and his horse are in his hometown.

December 2013 » by Dennis Begin
Photo of Earl Manning, RV Care Network.

A network of care for your RV

Earl Manning is the manager of RV Care Network, a group dedicated to the safety of travelling RVers.

December 2013 » by Carol Ann Quibell
Nafisa Taimuri (right), of the STARS Foundation accepts a cheque for $2148 from Duane and Lynda Pilson hosts of the RVwest Rally.

RVwest donates over $2,100 to STARS

RVers from across western Canada converged on Fairmont Hot Springs in September for the 9th RVwest Rally hosted by RVwest and Duane and Lynda Pilson of Rec Vee Holiday Adventures.

December 2013 » by Keith Powell

High Level has it all

This northern Alberta town has a whole lot to offer RVers, with fun attractions to keep you busy and entertained.

December 2013 » by Danielle Cameron
Wrangell Alaska dock

RV camping in Wrangell, Alaska

See why everyone loves an Alaskan adventure; visit the city of Wrangell on your next holiday.

December 2013 » by Danielle Cameron

Loving the lake

Next time you plan a nature-oriented holiday, point your RV in the direction of Quesnel Lake, B.C.

December 2013 » by Danielle Cameron
A dandelion that has gone to seed.

Keeping an open eye

To capture the essential beauty of Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan, Dianne Mursell looks beyond the iconic big sky and wheat fields and turns to the beauty that lies in the details.

December 2013 » by Gail Kesslar
Gravelbourg elevator and train.

A photo tour of Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan

Gravelbourg is a cozy prairie town that has some of Canada’s most photo-worthy icons: wooden grain elevators.

December 2013 » by Jessica Kirby
Sunrise at Miller Lake, a quiet and beautiful setting.

Old homesteads and friendly families in Edson offer a storytelling opportunity in each frame

After several international travel photo tours, Giles Merriott said the unique environments in his own backyard are as photogenic as any in the world.

December 2013 » by Karissa Gall
2014 Alaska Caravan map

2014 Alaska Caravan

The great thing about a caravan is having guides who know the area and can showcase the best there is to see in each community: entertainment, attractions, campgrounds and restaurants.

December 2013 » by Duane Pilson
Ronn Murray's 8 passenger van with the aurora lights showing behind it.

Fall in love with the aurora of Alaska

Ronn Murray shows off the photo opportunities in Faribanks, Alaska.

December 2013 » by Gail Kesslar
Flatbed falls.

Tumbler Ridge is the waterfall capital of the north

Tumbler Ridge is the waterfall capital of the north, offering photography lovers countless opportunities to obtain scenic shots from several angles.

December 2013 » by Jessica Kirby
Hudson’s Hope – for days gone by and modern explorers. This small town in the Peace River district has a proud history, from early explorers and settlers to the building of the mighty dams in its neighbourhood.

Hudson’s Hope – for days gone by and modern explorers

This small town in the Peace River district has a proud history, from early explorers and settlers to the building of the mighty dams in its neighbourhood. Explorers today can enjoy the same sights, but with more convenience.

December 2013 » by Dorothy Isted
Lake Okeechobee is ideal for outdoor recreation.

RV camping in Okeechobee, Florida

Find the information you need to have a great time RVing in Okeechobee.

December 2013 » by Danielle Cameron

Adventure getaway in Nanaimo, BC

Explore the beach, fish while you eat, dangle over a gorge and take award-winning photographs—all in one day in Nanaimo, B.C.

December 2013 » by Jessica Kirby
Majestic scenery in Deh Cho

Majestic scenery in Deh Cho

Drive along the Waterfalls Route in the Deh Cho Region, snapping photos of beautiful scenery and unique wildlife in one of the most beautiful areas of the Northwest Territories.

December 2013 » by Carol Ann Quibell
Wayne Millar explains how Elk Island National Park and the Cooking Lake-Blackfoot recreation area offer world-class wildlife photography opportunities.

Moose on the loose near Devon, Alberta

Backcountry guide and photographer Wayne Millar explains how Elk Island National Park and the Cooking Lake-Blackfoot recreation area offer world-class wildlife photography opportunities.

December 2013 » by Karissa Gall
White, three-storey tower with an arched entrance

Beauty, culture and action in Pahrump, Nevada

Pahrump, Nevada, offers astonishing desert beauty, hiking, wine tasting and culture as well as nightlife and fast cars.

December 2013 » by Marie Milner
Pack horses traveling through Stone Mountain Provincial Park.

Fort Nelson: a photographic gem of the north

Fort Nelson photographer Wayne Sawchuck has advice for getting great photos in this stunning region.

December 2013 » by Colin Payne
The Bulkley Valley taken from Old Babine Road near Smithers, BC.

Looking through the lens at nature’s doorstep

Northern B.C. photographer Jim Thorne offers tips on where to get the best pictures in Smithers.

December 2013 » by Kris Dickeson
A Ghost Town in Saskatchewan with buildings on the left,  an old dirt tract on the right and a sky with clouds in different shades of pinks and reds.

Travel photography 101

Andrew Penner shares a few key tips to make sure you leave a location proud to be a photographer. 

December 2013 » by Andrew Penner
Photo opportunities in Seward, Alaska

Photo opportunities in Seward, Alaska

Whether it's photographing glacier calving, floating icebergs or seals perched on the ice, opportunities for taking fantastic photos abound in Seward.

December 2013 » by Carol Ann Quibell
Kern County Museum that features displays on black gold or the oil industry and the Pioneer Village, which features 58 restored buildings from 1865 to 1945.

See the streets of Bakersfield

Buck Owens' hometown is worth a visit on your trip south. 

December 2013 » by Dennis Begin
Kelowna is nestled in the Okanagan Valley, stretching out into the mountains and far along the shores of Okanagan Lake.

Endless photo opportunities in Kelowna

Kelowna is nestled in the Okanagan Valley, stretching out into the mountains and far along the shores of Okanagan Lake.

December 2013 » by Jessica Kirby
A photo of a man and 2 boys crossing a river on a log.

From mountains to beach Nanaimo offers photographers great shots

Nanaimo is nestled against the Pacific Ocean, its rolling topography offering beautiful photo opportunities from the tallest peaks down to the oceanside.

December 2013 » by Jessica Kirby
Woman and two dogs on a high ridge overlooking barren badlands

Road to reconnection

Successful photographer Fran Reisner divested herself of her possessions and her agenda, and embarked on a nomadic life on the road.

December 2013 » by Marie Milner
Kathy Paynter's favourite place for sunset photos.

Campbell River with a camera

Campbell River’s oceanfront location on the east coast of Vancouver Island makes it ideal for crisp, sparkling water shots and gorgeous sunset views.

December 2013 » by Jessica Kirby
All Saints Anglican Church next to East Shoal Lake.

Rural Manitoba at its finest

Warren is a small agricultural community right outside Winnipeg where photographers will find all kinds of intriguing scenes to capture.

December 2013 » by Karen Kornelsen
A frontier house at Fort Verde State Park in Camp Verde, Arizona

Capturing historic attractions and everyday life in central Arizona

Hometown photographer Beth Adams offers advice for shooting great pictures in and around Camp Verde, Arizona.

December 2013 » by Kris Dickeson
A CP train travelling across the rails with its reflection showing in a lake in the foreground.

Weyburn - Land of the Living Skies

Big skies fill the lenses of photographers who venture to Weyburn to indulge in their photographic passions.

December 2013 » by Gail Kesslar
The breathtaking view of the magnificent Peace River Valley at the south end of 100th St. in Fort St. John, BC.

Amateur and professional photographers alike find peace in the Peace Region

Photograph the Peace River Valley, Dawson Creek, Bullmoose Marshes, Quality Falls and all that’s in between.

December 2013 » by Karissa Gall
John and Teri Vallevand enjoy a turkey dinner in their motorhome at Elk Island National Park.

Exploring the country

Teri and John Vallevand have big plans for after he retires. Meanwhile they spend every day of vacation time in their Class C motorhome.

December 2013 » by Carol Ann Quibell
Photo taken east of Christina Lake at the view point.

Photographers are inspired by the local scenery at Christina Lake

 Known for being a year-round outdoor recreational delight, Christina Lake is a natural destination for both amateur and professional photographers in search of inspiring outdoor photo opportunities. 

December 2013 » by Carol Ann Quibell
Pelicans from Dried Meat Lake near Camrose.

Exciting events in Camrose are a shutterbug’s dream

Sean and Lisel Mascaluk of S and L Photography are experts on where to take photos in this beautiful central Alberta city.

December 2013 » by Karen Kornelsen
Lake Diefenbaker, located just over an hour from Watrous is a perfect destination for camping and getting away.

Watrous is home to endless photo opportunities

Photographer Fawne Inkster outlines the best places in Watrous to take photos.

December 2013 » by Karen Kornelsen
Sunset at Auke Bay.

Juneau offers views of the wild like no other

Photographer Byunghwan Lim, from Seoul, South Korea, discovered the endless magic of Juneau, Alaska.

December 2013 » by Karen Kornelsen
Ken and Brenda Williams with their dog Digby.

RVers on the road less travelled

Ken and Brenda Williams like to take their time while travelling, exploring secondary highways and meeting the locals.

November 2013 » by Carol Ann Quibell
Wheat fields just north of Yuma.

A photo tour of Yuma

Photographer Bill Butler shows us his photos of Yuma culture and shares his thoughts on how you can capture similar shots for yourself.

November 2013 » by Jackie Dishner
A desert mountain and saguaro cacti are behind a rustic fence.

Photographing desert sunsets and mountain views

Local photographer Dana Yeager offers tips for shooting Chandler, Arizona—a stunning destination for the wandering photographer.

November 2013 » by Kristen Mitchell
The Salton Sea is one of the world's largest inland seas.

Palm Springs offers incredible desertscapes to photograph

Greg Peterson of Luminessence Photo shares his best tips for capturing the beauty that is Palm Springs, California.

November 2013 » by Karen Kornelsen
Flamingo Hotel

Las Vegas mob museum

The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement details the war between the mob and the law in Vegas.

November 2013 » by Dennis Begin
The Kolb house overlooking the grand canyon.

Meet the quirky Kolb brothers

Starting in 1902, these two brothers began taking pictures of tourists riding mules down the Grand Canyon.

November 2013 » by Jackie Dishner
The entrance of Beaver Canyon Campground has an old wooden wagon full of flowers.

Unusual Treasures in Unusual Places

The unusual treasure is the Beaver Canyon Campground as well as the Love the Art gallery.

November 2013 » by Lynne Benjamin
A young women sandboarding.

Find out what it really means to play the horses or hit the slopes in Salem, Oregon.

Go from riding on a carousel, to sandboarding the sand dunes or take a tour of the Museum of Mental Health.

October 2013 » by Jessica Kirby
Spirit of Sail by local sculptor Robert Dow Reid graces the foot of Bernard Avenue on Kelowna's waterfront. Locals just call it The Sails.

Downtown Kelowna is crammed with culture

A museum a day will keep you busy for a week in Kelowna, but there are many other attractions too.

October 2013 » by Sandra Albers
Kelowna, B.C., is home to a number of museums with one of them focusing on the orchard industry in the Okanagan Valley.

Historic packinghouse houses orchard museum

Kelowna, B.C., is home to a number of museums with one of them focusing on the orchard industry in the Okanagan Valley.

October 2013 » by Sandra Albers
2 riders, one in yellow, the other in blue, playing polo at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.

Indio, California offers more than just festivals

Indio, California, City of Festivals, offers more activities and reasons to celebrate than anywhere else in the state.

October 2013 » by Jessica Kirby
This large wine barrel from B.C.'s first winery, Calona Wines in Kelowna (which is still in business), was used for aging sherry.

A taste of the Okanagan

Kelowna's B.C. Wine Museum offers a lot of wine history in a small space, along with daily wine tastings.
 

October 2013 » by Sandra Albers
The Okanagan Heritage Museum has an eclectic range of exhibits inside.

Stimulate your mind at Kelowna’s museums

The city of Kelowna, in B.C.'s sunny Okanagan Valley, is known for its beaches, but the number of museums here prove that it's also keen on preserving its history.

October 2013 » by Sandra Albers
Marilyn Monroe sculpture is made of bronze and glazed in an incredible 10-layer patina that gives it a dramatic and realistic impression.

Palm Springs, California is an epicentre for creativity

Palm Springs, California, might be a golfer’s paradise, but for travellers with niche interests and a taste for the unusual, it’s a haven. The city is an epicentre for creativity and offers unique opportunities to experience exciting entertainment and innovative technology.

October 2013 » by Jessica Kirby
A steel-welded sculpture of a serpent head.

Borrego Springs, California, offers up a hiker’s haven through stunning desert landscape

The desert beckons with unique landforms and endless hiking, and the small-town ambience of history-rich communities like Borrego Springs is irresistible.

October 2013 » by Jessica Kirby
Antique tractor pull at the Wellton Tractor Rodeo.

Old-time farm equipment features in Wellton’s tractor rodeo

Who says you need a bull to make a rodeo? In Wellton, Arizona, all you need is a tractor.

October 2013 » by Jackie Dishner
Cycling wine tours are a pleasant way to visit wineries near Osoyoos.

Offbeat activities in Osoyoos

See a sacred lake or board a bicycle for a people-powered wine tasting tour.

October 2013 » by Jessica Kirby
Road to the Desert Bar

The desert: a good place for a bar

Hundreds of visitors eat dust on a winding road to buy cold beer in cans and listen to live bands.

October 2013 » by Jackie Dishner
Canadian and American flags in the Valley of Names near Yuma, Arizona

Yuma rocks

The Valley of Names provides the ultimate way to write your name in the sand.

October 2013 » by Jackie Dishner
Top 5 things to see in Sacramento, California

Top 5 things to see and do in Sacramento

The past and present mingle in California's scenic capital.

October 2013 » by Dennis Begin
The distinctive sails of Canada Place, which houses the Vancouver Convention Centre and the Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver, make it easy to spot.

Walk a mile in my shoes

Next time you're in Vancouver, consider a historic walking tour of the downtown; you won't be disappointed.

October 2013 » by Sandra Albers
A man hiking on one of the many trails in Anza Borrego State Park.

The Park to go if you are a hiker and lover of desert terrain

 Anza Borrego Desert State Park offers a chance to delve into early California history first by reading about it and then reliving it yourself through hiking, horseback riding or four-wheel driving explorations.

October 2013 » by Mary Taylor
Sunset at Winchester Bay in the boat basin.

Winchester Bay is a scenic gem of the Oregon Coast

Winchester Bay is located in the heart of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and is a vacationer’s paradise.

October 2013 » by Karen Kornelsen
Downtown El Centro.

El Centro, California, offers amazing fun in the dunes

The Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area is the most prominent feature of Imperial County's off-highway recreational region.

October 2013 » by Karen Kornelsen
An old Alberta Wheat Pool grain elevator has been converted into the Dawson Creek Art Gallery.

Dawson Creek’s thriving arts scene leads to the unexpected

Art is in the eye of the beholder; just ask any visitor to Dawson Creek. The renowned Dawson Creek Art Gallery offers up some amazing Canadian art of the traditional variety, but a few steps outside the box turn up some more unusual artistic fare.

October 2013 » by Jessica Kirby
Fountain of Youth Spa RV Resort features lots of live entertainment.

Rejuvenation, community and fun

The Fountain of Youth Spa RV Resort, an hour from Palm Springs, is a snowbird RV destination like no other.

October 2013 » by Karen Kornelsen
RV trailers, mountains, Whistler, Canada

An affordable Whistler vacation

Riverside Resort has a unique store-or-stay policy that allows RVers comfortable winter camping.

October 2013 » by Kris Dickeson
Nuremberg Turn of the Century Kitchen,
Moritz Gottschalk, ca.1909, Germany. Found in the History Gallery, this miniature was intended to teach young girls useful homemaking skills.

Transport yourself through time in Tucson

The Mini Time Machine: a Museum of Miniatures offers a big world of small delights.

October 2013 » by Karen Kornelsen
Sarlot & Eyed’s Carnival of Illusion.

Phoenix, Arizona, welcomes mystery lovers

Magic and mystery await in Phoenix, Arizona. Superb resorts and great golfing make Phoenix’s destination headlines, but for curious adventurers, little known but greatly revered castles tell love stories of families passed but not lost to history. 

October 2013 » by Jessica Kirby
A truck and RV travelling down the highway.

RV Tech Talk

Tips for purchasing an RV for the first time

The decision to buy an RV should not be taken lightly—take your time, ask lots of questions and educate yourself on RV ownership. 

A pocket survival kit.

RV Gear Guide

Prepare for the unexpected

Be prepared with an emergency first aid kit and survival kit.

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