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Farragut State Park is a favourite
Many beaches, a vast lake, nearby shops and an amusement park, trails for hiking and cycling, and large, private campsites—Farragut State Park in Idaho has them all.

Plan for a fun family vacation in Red Deer
See the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, explore nature or visit Fort Normandeau in the city of Red Deer, Alberta.

Holidaying close to home
Paul and Jean Piché like the convenient location and the amenities at Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan, and meeting friends there for long weekends has become a summer tradition.

Summer at Candle Lake
Candle Lake, 45 minutes northeast of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, has a friendly, family-style summer community.

Get outdoors with the family in Fruitvale
The area surrounding this picturesque village in southeastern B.C. offers camping, hiking and fishing for the whole family.

Waterfalls and dinosaurs in Tumbler Ridge
See a waterfall higher than Niagara Falls, then check out the Dinosaur Discovery Museum.

A grandmother’s guide to RVing central Alberta in style
Mary-Ellen Albers shares how she packs her grandkids and their toys into a 23-foot Westwind trailer.

There’s plenty of fun for families in the beautiful Creston Valley
Take a guided tour of the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area, ride your bike or visit a farm in Creston.

Families enjoy the network of trails near Williams Lake
Family vacations to Williams Lake may include hiking or mountain biking over kilometres of trails.

Trains, planes and automobiles in Wetaskiwin
Discover the Reynolds-Alberta Museum, Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame, the Alberta Central Railway Museum and Alberta’s first NASCAR-sanctioned racetrack.

Sample the frontier with your children
A few leisurely hours spent at Fort Steele Heritage Town is an educational and entertaining experience.

Fishing with kids in Campbell River makes a great vacation even more memorable
The beautiful waterfront city of Vancouver Island’s Campbell River is a natural setting for anyone wanting to enjoy a fabulous family adventure.

Outlook has swimming, fishing, golfing and Canada’s longest pedestrian bridge
Its proximity to Lake Diefenbaker makes Outlook, Saskatchewan, a perfect summer stop for a relaxing vacation with your family.

Watrous and Manitou Beach: unsinkable fun for all
From golf to a movie under the stars or a night of dancing, there's fun for families in Watrous and Manitou Beach.

The Forks is the top tourist attraction in Manitoba
The Forks, a winner in the 2013 RVwest Reader's Choice Awards, in Winnipeg welcomes over four million visitors annually, with its market, museums, river walkways and other attractions.

Undiscovered treasures in Lund and Desolation Sound
There is always something new to discover—for kids of all ages—in Lund and Desolation Sound, among the prettiest areas of B.C.'s Sunshine Coast.

Endless activities to pursue
Prince Albert National Park is the kind of place you and your family are sure to get a kick out of.

RVing: a family affair
The Lynns wanted to make the most of their family vacations and RVing provided the answer.

All in a day’s work
Optimism and a friendly disposition are some of the biggest assets for Rose Higgins as she manages the Barkerville campgrounds.

A complementary pastime
Lin and Brian Weich love the outdoor lifestyle and have found that a camper works best for the exploring that they love to do.

Visit the Maritime Museum, then take an amphibious vehicle tour of Victoria
It's all about the ocean when you're looking around beautiful downtown Victoria.

Top 5 free things to do in Vegas
You can pay big bucks to see the shows, or you can check out these sights and sounds—all free.

Top five things to do in Whistler
To start your visit to Whistler on a truly high note, hit the Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, side-by-side peaks which offer over 200 marked runs.

History and mystery at the Caetani Cultural Centre in Vernon
An Italian woman who was once virtually a prisoner in her own home leaves behind a gift for Vernon's artists.

Alberta Motor Vehicles Industry Council protects those buying and selling RVs
Tips for anyone thinking of buying, selling, leasing, consigning or repairing an RV.

Art festival is a March highlight in Lake Havasu City
There are 25,000 snowbirds who winter in Lake Havasu, and plenty of them attend Art at the Lake.

A luxurious alternative to a tiny, expensive apartment in Vancouver
Ron Hollingshead has combined saving for retirement with an affordable alternative to renting or buying a place to live in B.C.'s Lower Mainland.

Canadian travellers get their kicks on historic Route 66
The Canadian Route 66 RV Network and Canadian Route 66 Association make it simpler and safer to explore a highway that's celebrated in novels, songs, television and movies.

Wickenburg is the Old West’s most Western town
Gold mining, ranching and the railroad opened up this town 60 miles from Phoenix.

Old Town LaQuinta is a charming destination for art lovers
Browse the galleries of this pedestrian-friendly village or check out Art Under the Umbrellas on select Sundays.

Locals stick together in the Whistler arts scene
Restaurants and shops serve up art you won't find in the exclusive galleries of the village.

Where earth meets sky: Wetaskiwin’s dynamic arts scene
This prairie city has become home to many visual artists, who are perhaps drawn by the tranquillity of rolling hills brushing that wide sky.

Fort St. John: the Energetic City has a vibrant art scene
The North Peace Cultural Centre is the perfect launching point for artistic pursuits.

Harrison Hot Springs inspires creativity in artists and photographers
Visual artist Siobhan Humston is artist in residence at the Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison Hot Springs.

Treasures on Vancouver Island’s Oceanside beaches
The Finders Keepers initiative gives treasure hunters another reason to explore the beaches around Parksville and Qualicum Beach.

From sandcastles to stained glass in artistic Parksville and Qualicum Beach
Experience a high density of artists at work in a small area along the white, sandy beaches of Rathtrevor and the public waterfront.

Unique venues for the arts in Kelowna
While the Okanagan is sometimes thought of as a region of retirement communities, Kelowna is bustling when it comes to its cultural aspects.

Take a ferry to discover the artists of Powell River
This resource-based community in flux has a West Coast setting that inspires art and performance.

Camrose: the Rose City is abloom with artists
Nestled between sweeps of prairie and boreal forest, it’s only natural that this picturesque city has become a hub for people with an artistic temperament—visual and performing artists alike.

A tasty event that raises money for Vernon artists
What better way to support the arts than with a big handmade bowl full of Irish stew on St. Patrick's day?

Coquitlam arts and artisans
Coquitlam’s arts and cultural centres offer exhibits, performances, workshops and art camps all year round.

Art and healing waters
Every summer there is a celebration of art and artists in the Saskatchewan resort communities of Watrous and Manitou Beach.

Creative Outlook
Streetscape murals, handmade quilts and touring art exhibits keep the residents of Outlook, Saskatchewan, tuned in to their creative side.

There’s no stopping this couple
Jeanette and Dennis Vieira decided that life is too short for wasted time—so they started RVing.

Focusing on Fort Steele
Camera in hand, I headed to Fort Steele Heritage Town for my photography class with Brian Clarkson, the owner of Cranbrook Photo & Studio in Cranbrook, B.C. It was a pleasant day in August last year, and I met up with a small group of budding photographers who had signed up for one of Clarkson’s monthly camera classes.

The arts in Hinton
The arts scene in Hinton is vibrant and well supported. Christina Oliver, a musical artist and executive director of the Yellowhead Regional Arts Festival Society's Creative Campus, said all the artists work together to provide great events.

An Artwalk anniversary
Every year Red Deer hosts an event that celebrates the vibrant abundance of art in the area. In June 2013, Artwalk turns 25, which makes this a particularly great time to plan a visit to explore the city’s creative side.

Yukon’s beauty inspires the artists of Whitehorse
Galleries and festivals are overflowing with the abundance of art in this northern city.

Five ways to personalize the RV lifestyle
RVs arrive fully furnished and factory decorated but by adding personal touches it can feel even more like a real home. Dawn Bitz, founder of Grasshaven Outdoor, outlines five focus areas that can turn the everyday RV into a destination unto itself.

Become inspired in Fruitvale
Fruitvale has a lot to offer the artistically inclined. The area boasts beautiful mountains and sparkling lakes as well as wildlife—all perfect subjects for the perfect painting or photo.

La Galeria ll is art central
This art shop in Fairmont Hot Springs features locally crafted works as well as artisan wares from around the globe

Can’t get enough of Canada
Never mind that Anders Treiberg is originally from Sweden, or that his wife, Liz, moved to Canada from Switzerland. The fact is, they have probably seen more of Canada than just about anyone you know.

An insider’s insight into Saskatchewan’s best
Despite having travelled far and wide, the Alexanders are proud experts on their home province of Saskatchewan and are glad to point out some of the advantages of being an RVer in this prairie province.

Cavalry forts of the American Southwest
Seeing a historical reenactment by a cavalry unit piqued the author's interest in visiting the museums at Fort Huachuca. Unfortunately he wasn't allowed in.

Sharing drama in a good way
John and Judy Alexander are from Saskatchewan, but their business meant they needed to travel around North America. Yes, we're jealous too.

Take an artistic journey
Over the years, prolific writers, carvers and painters have chosen to live in the Campbell River area, leaving behind artistic legacies and a number of intriguing sites.

Have a blast touring a decommissioned missile site
The Titan Missile Museum south of Tucson at Sahuanta is a glimpse into the Cold War.

Walk the walk in Calgary
It is rare that an urban area can offer an outdoor space that combines art and attractions as well as Calgary’s recently completed RiverWalk does.

Golf, art and history draw visitors to Tubac, Arizona
The oldest European settlement in Arizona is home to an active artistic community and an award-winning golf resort.

Dawson Creek Art Gallery’s 30th anniversary
The 30th anniversary of the Dawson Creek Art Gallery is being celebrated in 2013. Curator Kit Fast looks forward to the celebrations, which will showcase local and visiting artists.

Harvesting the Arizona sun
Lynne Benjamin discovers some amazing solar energy projects in the desert.

See the beautiful Standing Up Rocks in Arizona’s Chiricahua Mountains
These ancient rock formations were named by the Apache people.

Another treasure in Tucson: the airplane boneyard
Where aircraft is stored, maintained and rejuvenated for all branches of the U.S. military.

The fascinating Mojave Desert rock pictures
Peru may have its famous Nazca lines, but Arizona has its own unique geoglyphs and the mystery that goes with them

Parker is a great base for snowbirds exploring the Sonoran Desert region
The 42 miles from Parker to Lake Havasu City along the Colorado River is an RVers paradise.