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
Nanaimo

Weaving wonderful tales

Literary Luminaries, an annual event, gathers authors to share their writing as a way to wrap up Nanaimo's Historical Week at the Nanaimo Museum.

by Lisa Crane
Tumbler Ridge

Doctor turned author tells the story of Tumbler Ridge

Tumbler Ridge may be British Columbia's youngest community, but the small town set in the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains has a rich history, from early 20th-century explorations to the time of prehistoric dinosaurs.

Gravelbourg

A touch of Europe on the prairies

Explore Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan—a town brimming with cultural diversity, stunning architecture and deep roots.

Elbow and Lake Diefenbaker

The Lake Diefenbaker guidebook

For Michael Clancy and his wife Anna, there’s a whole lot more to Lake Diefenbaker than just the water’s edge.

RV Golfer

The best golf courses in and around Yuma

As I approached Yuma, Arizona, a big sign along the highway read, “Yuma, Gateway of the Great Southwest.” 

El Centro

El Centro author examines border in Crossings

Many visitors to El Centro in southern California come for the mild winter weather and also the chance to explore another culture in Mexico, just across the border.

by Gerald Vander Pyl
Camrose

Camrose author finds humour in tough times

Visiting the modern city of Camrose with its multitude of shops and services, it’s hard to imagine a time when life in this agricultural region of Alberta was desolate and often hardscrabble.

by Gerald Vander Pyl
Eureka

Gold mining and ghost towns

Nearly 121 kilometres lie between Eureka, Nevada, and the next town, but there’s plenty to see providing you know where to look and what to look for. 

by Maureen McEwan
beaver shaking hands with an eagle
Snowbirding 101

The same only different

In the RVing world, is there any difference between Canadians and Americans?

Chemainus

The Book Nook Cafe

The Book Nook Cafe offers great coffee and good reads. Current novels and the classics can all be enjoyed by the fireplace.

by Lisa Crane