The Elliott's rig parked on the beach at St. Ann's Bay Campark, Cape Breton, NS.
RV News

Highlighting the map, one road at a time

Wendy and Ron Elliot have been RVing a lot over the past 19 years and love nothing more than an unseen road and the prospect of new experiences at every turn. 

by Louis Bockner
Space Center Houston’s newest exhibit features the first shuttle carrier aircraft, NASA 905, and the high-fidelity shuttle replica Independence.
Texas

Fireworks, skydivers and astronauts mark opening of colossal new exhibit

Space Center Houston’s colossal new Independence Plaza opens January 23 with fireworks, skydivers, astronauts, hands-on science activities and live presentations as it celebrates “Mission Accomplished.”

A young man riding a bright yellow Strida bike
RV News

Win a Strida bike at the Calgary RV Expo

Head off to the RV Expo in Calgary from January 28 to 31 for your opportunity to win a Strida bike. 

by Kimberley Shellborn
Picture of San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge lit up at night.
RVwest Insider

San Francisco offers full slate of events and exhibits for 2016

San Francisco is the place to be in 2016, with once-in-a-lifetime experiences and returning annual favourites. 

Kevin Friesen, chef at Down to Earth Health Shop and Cafe in Fort Nelson, B.C.
Fort Nelson

Eating healthy in Fort Nelson

In B.C.’s north, where short growing seasons and limited transportation can limit available ingredients, developing a local cuisine flavour is a trick–unless it means a secret mission to make healthy, vegetarian comfort food the community’s daily norm. 

A view overlooking Shuswap Lake on a sunny summer day
Salmon Arm

Where to eat in the Shuswap

Looking for local flavour in the Shuswap?

Shady spots at Parklane Resort & RV Park
Castlegar

Golfing or loafing—West Kootenay stay ‘n’ play golf courses for Rvers

Some claim golf is a way to ruin a good walk but golfing RVers enjoy the prospect of a day on the course at journey’s end. 

Left to right: Maya, Kasim, Lindawaty and  Angela Padmanadi
Edmonton

Edmonton and its visitors open their minds and mouths to vegetarian options

Despite the economy and stereotypes around Albertan diners, Edmonton’s diverse dining options have become must-eat spots.

Rubia's owner Randy Hodge and Kim, his wife of 22 years and inspiration for all three of his restaurants' names
Aztec

Rubia’s — A classic Mexican eatery with its own microbrewery

RVwest talks with Rubia’s Fine Mexican Dining owner Randy Hodge about his food, brews and long-time love who inspired the restaurant’s name. 

by Louis Bockner
Maria Aryan is the owner of Fork, a food truck in Creston, B.C.
Revelstoke

From farm to Fork

For Maria Aryan, owner of the Fork food truck, eating in the Kootenays means great food from quality ingredients and producers who care.

restaurants in Burnaby
Burnaby

Burnaby restaurants will appeal to your appetite

Burnaby has a lot of attractions to offer RVers, but the food alone is enough reason to visit.

Photo courtesy Denis Begin
Tucson

Tucson will tantalize your tastebuds

Try out these top-rated restaurants and find out why Tucson is a foodie favourite.

Camping and dining in Wrangell Alaska
Wrangell

Top places to grab a bite in Wrangell, Alaska

This friendly Alaskan community boasts some top-notch dining options.

The Pahrump Valley Winery offers wine tastings and fine dining in Pahrump, Nevada. Photo courtesy Town of Pahrump
Pahrump

Places to dine in Pahrump

You can sate your appetite at one of these top restaurants in Pahrump, Nevada.

A picture of an open road.
RVwest Insider

Visit California - road trips & scenic drives

Dozens of off-the-beaten path destinations and interesting side trips beckon on a California driving excursion. 

Staff of ArrKann Trailer & RV Centre pose on top of an RV at one of their two Edmonton locations (from left to right: Rob Minarchi, Sarah Baptiste, Ken Friedenberg, Paul Hopkins and Dave Hill).
RV News

ArrKann RV celebrates 40 years

 Ken Friedenberg, owner of ArrKann RV,  has spent the last four decades helping people take to the highway and live the dream. RVwest sat down with him to discuss life, work and future roads. 

by Louis Bockner