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A Baby standing surrounded by pumpkins.

Queen Creek: a haven for fresh and local food fans

Fresh produce and agri-tours in the Queen Creek area

September 2013 » by Jackie Dishner
Photo of the Bistro 29, in 29 Palms CA

Dining out in Twentynine Palms, California, is an interesting experience

With over three dozen diversified restaurants to choose from at Twentynine Palms, the options for eating out seem endless. 

September 2013 » by Carol Ann Quibell
A man standing with a box full of broccoli in the centre of a broccoli field.

Customized Foodie Tours

Arizona food producers offer travellers fresh, unique fare in every season. Boutique wineries, endless farmers’ markets, and state wide food tours showcase the best in flavours and flair in the Grand Canyon State.

September 2013 » by Jessica Kirby
Carla, Brian and Tailia Rogoza standing in front of Invermere Lake.

Carla and Brian Rogoza, along with their daughter spend a memorable week near Fairmont

Carla Rogoza, her husband Brian and their four-year-old daughter Talia spent a week travelling from their home near Smoky Lake, Alberta, over the Icefields Parkway and down to Fairmont Hot Springs.

September 2013 » by Carol Ann Quibell
restaurant in New Mexico

A tasteful tour of New Mexico’s culinary attractions

Come to this snowbirding hot zone to find the best food and drink events and establishments.

September 2013 » by Danielle Cameron
Two smiling couples appear ready to pounce on assorted goodies on the table in front of them

Fresh food from scratch

A four-way partnership is the strength, inspiration and energy behind From Scratch, a Mountain Kitchen, in Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C.

September 2013 » by Marie Milner
Sitting senior couple raise glasses of wine in a toast

Wine as an event

Wine tasting evenings, wine and food pairing training, custom batches and custom labels all are part of the experience at Yuma’s Main Squeeze.

September 2013 » by Marie Milner
A plank is set with slices of sausage topped with bacon and shavings of cheese.

Culinary celebration in Victoria

The city of Victoria is full of delectable eating and the chance to discover Vancouver Island through food.

September 2013 » by Kristen Mitchell
Kyle and Jeff Redmond in the Bucars showroom.

Kyle Redmond nominated for RV dealer of the year

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Alberta recently announced Kyle Redmond of Bucars RV Centre in Balzac, Alberta, as the association’s nominee for the prestigious Walter Paseska Canadian Dealer of the Year Award.

 

September 2013 » by Karissa Gall
Rye Cranberry Bread

Be well with the best bread in Chilliwack

Anita’s Organic Mill focuses on pure, organic, wholesome food for its customers. 

September 2013 » by Lisa Crane
John Doughty sitting on some boxes of honey from his bees.

Mmmm honey

The Doughty family in Temecula, California, sell honey and wax straight from the honeybees on their property.

September 2013 » by Lisa Crane
Two women stand behind a white counter covered in delicious-looking golden pastries.

Vancouver: fun, different and delicious

Farm produce, fresh seafood, ethnic cuisine, gourmet food truck fare—it's fact that Vancouver is a great place for eating.

September 2013 » by Kristen Mitchell
Greg Mykytiuk and his dog Bear enjoying the quiet campsite at Mount Fernie Provincial Park.

Why go anywhere else when you’ve found the best spot?

The Mykytiuk family have been going to Mount Fernie Provincial Park for 17 years.

September 2013 » by Kimberly Shellborn
5 bikers on Peak-a-View trail in the Flagstaff Nordic Center, Arizona.

Top 5 bicycle trails in Arizona

Whether you’re looking for that dirt trail to kick up some dust or a more leisurely outing, here are five places to pedal as fast or as slow as you like.

September 2013 » by Jackie Dishner
Steve Jones standing behind his Cheese bar.

The cheese end of the world

Steve Jones's love for cheese has led him all around the world and he shares his expertise at the Cheese Bar in Portland, less than an hour from Salem, Oregon.

August 2013 » by Lisa Crane
2 Bikers riding past a red barn.

Cycle your way through taste tours in Campbell River and the Comox Valley

Campbell River-based Island Joy Rides tempts travelling foodies with cycling and tasting tours through Campbell River and the Comox Valley, with stops at the best wineries, farms and kitchens in the region.

August 2013 » by Jessica Kirby
A lady in a pink skirt holding a collie dog.

Most loved RV dogs

If my chocolate lab could talk, he would probably tell me that he wanted to be a show dog. Why? Because show dogs travel in style! I realized this while attending the Cranbrook and District Kennel Club’s 40th Anniversary of Championship Shows and Obedience Trials. 

August 2013 » by Kirsten Armleder
Trees at Besant Campground, SK

Bill and Shauna Campbell love being the owners of Besant Campground

Bill and Shauna Campbell began their lives as the owners and operators of Besant Campground near Mortlach, Saskatchewan, 23 years ago, and haven’t looked back since.

August 2013 » by Britt Bates
Young boy holding a bag of pennies

Coins for Classrooms helps support worldwide education

Eagle Lake RV Resort collects donations of coins and school supplies to support education in disadvantaged areas of the world.

August 2013 » by Kimberly Schoenberger
Fresh homemade fudge in different flavours at Bates Nut Farm

Take a sweet tooth tour through San Diego County to Borrego Springs

Satisfy your cravings at these three delicious dessert destinations featuring fudge, pastries, candy barrels and much more.

August 2013 » by Kimberly Schoenberger
Taco Mio Mexican food at Quartzsite, Arizona.

Let someone else do the cooking in Brenda, Arizona

When visiting Brenda, Arizona, take the opportunity to try the wide variety of good food made with local ingredients.

August 2013 » by Carol Ann Quibell
A photo of Schnepf farms, with sun flowers in the forground, and a farm house in the background.

Embrace the fall season with Schnepf Farms’ month-long pumpkin party

Running for more than 70 years, Schnepf Farms has evolved from a simple cotton farm into one of Arizona’s top agritourism destinations.

August 2013 » by Kimberly Schoenberger
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Agritourism at its finest with Medjool farm tours in Yuma

Explore the farms where Medjools grow in Arizona with fun and delicious agricultural tours.

August 2013 » by Kimberly Schoenberger
Park homes at Rincon Country RV Resort

Enjoy the good life and meet new friends at Rincon Country RV Resorts

With entertainment, relaxation and incredibly friendly staff, Rincon Country RV Resorts are ideal for the active and independent senior.

August 2013 » by Kimberly Schoenberger

RVDA partners with Dalton Timmis Insurance Group for Advensure Program

Adensure Insurance is a one-stop program designed to comfortably fit you and your lifestyle.

August 2013 » by Kimberly Schoenberger
A photo of Tina of Tina's Cocina, cooking.

Hands-on agritourism in Yuma

Enjoy Yuma’s agricultural industry by taking a farm tour or a heritage cooking class incorporating locally grown ingredients.

August 2013 » by Carol Ann Quibell
Young couple in summer clothing stand outside a large RV unit

Maiden voyage

Their first trip in their own RV—to B.C.’s Columbia Valley—was a great success for Mindy and Dario Romano and their young son.

August 2013 » by Marie Milner
Two adults and five children outside an open tent-trailer

Sold on the website

Canyon RV Resort at Radium Hot Springs, B.C., fulfils the promises made on its website, according to Calgarians Susan and Wally Welch.

August 2013 » by Marie Milner
A row of smiling women wearing casual summer clothing and holding out stemmed glasses of orange liquid

One extended family, eight RVs

This Alberta family has established a tradition of annual summer reunions at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort RV Park; we spoke with Jennifer Williams about their trips.

August 2013 » by Marie Milner
Two women standing, shirtless senior man sitting, with an RV unit behind them

Sweet summer home

The Popplestone family is growing in number, and many of them got together at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort RV Park in July 2013.

August 2013 » by Marie Milner
An RV on snowy road with snowy mountains in the background.

Snowbirds of a different feather

This couple's idea of a great winter escape is not basking in the sun and sipping margaritas in Palm Springs, California; it is camping at the base of a snow-covered mountain in the Great White North of Alaska. 

July 2013 » by Kirsten Armleder
Fit-looking senior man with two bicycles and a travel trailer in the background

Golf courses everywhere

Outdoor pursuits and beautiful scenery make Radium Hot Springs, B.C., an ideal summer holiday destination for RVers, according to Alan Peterson.

July 2013 » by Marie Milner
Smiling senior couple beside their RV

They do it for love

For retirees Charlotte and Bernie Stewart, choosing an RV over motel stays was a no-brainer. We found them at their campsite in Canyon RV Resort in Radium Hot Springs, B.C.

July 2013 » by Marie Milner
Senior couple and large dog, beside their motorhome

Frequent visitors

Doug and Marg Clarke, longtime RVers from Calgary, pop over to Canyon RV Resort in Radium Hot Springs, B.C., several times each summer.

July 2013 » by Marie Milner
Two couples in summer clothing stand beside a motorhome

New friends, again

Whether it’s other campers, staff members or the service, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort RV Park provides something new to enjoy every summer; Brian and Debbie Winter and Edyta and Adam Derus are two couples who have been coming here for years.

July 2013 » by Marie Milner
Smiling man in sunglasses, with golf clubs at hand and an RV in the background

So many choices

RVer Bruce McDonald of Edmonton likes the Fairmont Hot Springs area for its many golf courses, and the rest of his family love the hot pools.

July 2013 » by Marie Milner
Couple with two young children and a large RV behind them

Making memories

The Kisser family from Calgary picked up their new RV in June 2013, and took it on its first voyage, across southern B.C. to Vancouver Island and back.

July 2013 » by Marie Milner
The people of Tucson celebrate their local cuisine with pure passion.

The celebration of food in Tucson, Arizona

Between the Best 23 Miles of Mexican Food, the Tucson Originals and the downtown dining evolution, Tucson, Arizona, has a lot to offer travellers.

July 2013 » by Karen Kornelsen
Dining on Palm Canyon Drive

Explore the incredible diversity of Palm Springs’ food culture

Palm Springs, California, is home to the world-famous Palm Canyon Drive, where most of the restaurants are locally owned. Food tours, farms, fairs and markets add up to a foodie's dream come true.

July 2013 » by Karen Kornelsen
View of the shore of Lake Winnipeg.

An interview with the campground host of Spruce Sands RV Resort

Dave Hammond manages this resort on the shores of Lake Winnipeg, one of the largest fresh-water lakes in the world.

July 2013 » by Karissa Gall
Rowena and Gary Friesen love to go camping in their 2009 Forest River Roo Travel Trailer.

Exploring provincial parks in Manitoba

Rowena and Gary Friesen love to go camping with their RV in the many provincial parks in Manitoba—by themselves of with friends or their grandchildren.

July 2013 » by Karen Kornelsen
Photo of Laurie Oughton sitting on the rocks in front of a lake.

This Manitoba RVer loves the options close to home

Laurie Oughton of Stonewall, Manitoba, enjoys camping all over her home province; among her favourite RVing spots are Falcon Lake, Winnipeg Beach and Cherry Hill.

July 2013 » by Karissa Gall
Alan Hargrave relaxing on the patio in Florida.

The freedom of having a home on wheels

Ruth and Alan Hargrave love to get out camping in their motorhome and explore Manitoba as well as Florida and other places in the United States.

July 2013 » by Karen Kornelsen
Sue Upton horseback riding

Loving the lifestyle as RV park owners

Sue Upton and husband Ray Ryynanen are the owners and operators of Sandhill Pines RV Park in Winnipeg, and they couldn’t be happier.

July 2013 » by Kimberly Schoenberger
Ray Burr's Rig boondocking.

RVers tips

Full-time RVers Ray Burr and Ann McKinnell have earned their stripes as snowbirding adventurers. While traversing America’s perimeter and Canada’s Maritime provinces, the Victoria, B.C.-based couple has learned a thing or two about full-timing, and they offer tips for making the most of the RV lifestyle. 

July 2013 » by Jessica Kirby
Rubber Ducky Resort has two pools, two hot tubs, scheduled activities, bumper boats, mini golf, two playgrounds and a movie theatre.

Being an RV resort host is all about the people

Sheri Crockatt, owner of Rubber Ducky Resort & Campground in Manitoba, loves meeting the campers who travel through.

July 2013 » by Karen Kornelsen
A beautiful double rainbow over the Hamm's site at Falcon Lake, Manitoba, after a thunderstorm.

The Hamms and their cat, Domino, treasure Falcon Lake, Manitoba

Colette and Greg Hamm love to spend their summers camping at Falcon Lake, Manitoba, and recently starting taking their cat, Domino, with them.

July 2013 » by Karen Kornelsen
A woman sits on the steps leading into her white and black RV. A water dispenser is beside the entrance.

An RV called home

The Parkins snowbird in Mexico each winter, but leave the RV they call home back in Canada. After five years, Janel has lots of experience and advice.

July 2013 » by Kristen Mitchell
A couple each hold a small dog, standing in front of a dark purple Harley and in front of a new toy-hauler trailer.

Travelling for the fun of it

Mary Weiss and Wade Murrin have found that transitioning to RVing—albeit with a toy hauler—has meant they can have their cake and eat it too.

July 2013 » by Kristen Mitchell
Photo of the CPR bridge going over the coulees.

Visit the Wild West in Lethbridge, Alberta

Visitors can go back in time to learn about the whiskey trade, coal mining and one of Canada’s largest red light districts at the Galt Museum.

July 2013 » by Jessica Kirby
Photo of skewer with meat & red & green peppers.

Make camping easier with a great food plan

Guest blogger Angie Pitre provides 10 food preparation tips for a yummy and more relaxing trip.

July 2013 » by Angie Pitre
A man sweeps snow from the roof of an RV

RV Living

Winter storage

Where did the summer go? I can’t believe it’s over and the discussion amongst fellow RVers is about winter storage for their RVs.

The new app from RV Care Network for RVers who need supplies and repairs.

RV Gear Guide

Care for your RV: download the app

RV Care Network has a new app that makes it easy for Rvers to find supplies and service when the unexpected happens out on the open road.

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