Houston

Top things to see and do in Houston

Houston is the perfect place to recharge your batteries from the hustle and bustle of life in the city.

by Breanne Massey
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Grandpère, a novel by Janet Romain

Anzel, a widow in her sixties, lives quietly on her small farm with her 98-year-old grandfather, a Carrier elder from Northern B.C. 

Northern British Columbia

Bulkley – Nechako

Signs of nature every way you turn and a colourful history all describe the Bulkley-Nechako region of B.C. very well.

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Canyon Creek: a Script

Canyon Creek: A Script, by Sheila Peters, tells the disturbing story of the eviction of a Wet’suwet’en family from its homesite near Smithers in 1920.

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A Journey Beyond: A Chronicle of Pioneer Life in Canada

Her story is one she never imagined writing - the sometimes heartbreaking and always adventurous experience of the life of a settler in early to mid-20th century Canada.

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Book review: Campbell River: Gateway to the Inside Passage

A blend of the city’s fascinating history, independent spirit and contemporary life, Campbell River: Gateway to the Inside Passage is a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about the Campbell River area.

by Colin Payne
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From Liaboe to Loos and Beyond - a historical book by pulp-mill retiree Ray Olsen

A self-professed history buff, Ray said he perceived a void in the history of the area and so he set out to fill that void.

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Two local writers share the best of Fort St. John

RV Reader takes a gander at three books, each sure to stir your emotions and enrich your understanding of childhood in the North.

Chetwynd

Chetwynd - A long life in the Rocky Mountains

Today, visitors to Chetwynd, B.C., can expect to find an established community nestled in the foothills of the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains; it is a place rich in both recreational activities and art.

Smithers

Colourful history and beautiful surroundings inspire a Smithers author

Driftwood Canyon Provincial Park near Smithers is not only an amazing destination with samples of ancient fossils for visitors to enjoy. It has also been a source of inspiration to local author Sheila Peters.

Prince George

To Loos and beyond

Ray Olson, a retired pulp mill worker, and his wife, Gail, have been RVing most of their married lives. They have travelled extensively throughout B.C. and Alberta and to Mexico since converting an old Bluebird school bus to a camper years ago.

 

Fort St. John

Northern landscapes provide inspiration for authors

Two local writers share the best of Fort St. John.

Vancouver Island

Gateway to the Inside Passage - Campbell River

Discover Vancouver Island’s Campbell River through the eyes of local writer Ian Douglas.

by Colin Payne
Yuma

From Yuma to the rainforest

An Arizona author talks about the highlights of her book and her hometown.

Douglas

Douglas, Arizona- passionate about their coffee

For RVers on the road, quality craft-roasted coffees can be hard to come by – unless Douglas, Arizona, is their destination this season.
 

Indio

Make a date with dates in Indio, California

The hot, sunny town of Indio, California, has long billed itself as the date capital of the United States. Since it’s also the hometown of poet John Olivares Espinoza, it’s no coincidence he titled his latest book The Date Fruit Elegies.

by DaleAnn Shellborn