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Keith Powell

Keith Powell is the publisher and sales director of RV West magazine which is part of the Koocanusa Publications group.

Summerland Beach RV Park.
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Good News: Summerland RV Park expanding

12 trailer pads at the resort will be operational within days, and there are plans for more expansion.

Vintage Airstreams at AutoCamp Russian River in Guerneville.
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Take a trip into the past with historic Airstreams, Boles Aero and other retro-style travel trailers

A handful of California campgrounds provide their guests with opportunities to take a trip into America’s past with iconic Airstream, Boles Aero, Spartan, Superior as well as modern retro-style travel trailer rentals.

by Jeff Crider
Emily Carr's Le Paysage (Brittany Landscape) painting.
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Emily Carr’s radical transformation to be revealed at the Audain Art Museum this fall

Drawn from national and international public, private and corporate collections, this exhibition provides a rare opportunity for AAM visitors to view over 50 paintings, watercolours, and drawings by Carr. 

Close-up of concrete headframe and tipple structure at the historic Morden Colliery.
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Province funding restoration of historic Nanaimo coal mine structure

Built in the early 1900s by the Pacific Coal Company, the 22.5-metre (74 foot) concrete headframe and tipple structure is all that remains of the Morden Colliery in South Wellington, near Nanaimo. 

Close-up of bat.
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Public asked to help monitor white-nose syndrome in bats

British Columbians are asked to help preserve the diversity of bat species and be on the lookout for white-nose syndrome (WNS) – a disease that could be catastrophic to bat populations.

Man and woman sitting together wearing navy blue hoodies with Parks Canada logo. Woman is holding red mug.
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Parks Canada continues to expand their merchandise lines

Every purchase of Parks Canada official merchandise supports Canada's national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas. 

Two people sitting on bench on deck of ferry.
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Majority of ferry routes restored in coastal communities

Ferry fares will continue to be frozen in 2019, building on last year’s initiative whereby the government provided additional funding to BC Ferries to freeze fares on major routes

Camper parked in spot overlooking lake as sun sets.
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Canadian RV and Camping Week -  have you booked your site for May 21 – 26, 2019?

To celebrate the unofficial start of the 2019 Canadian Camping Season, participating campgrounds across Canada will be offering discounted rates for reservations.

The Jellystone Park at Niagara Falls, Ontario with giant Yogi Bear statue.
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The Jellystone Park at Niagara Falls, Ontario is about to get even better

New amenities to be in place for the upcoming camping season include new RV and tent sites, glamping yurts and a Gaga ball pit

by Jeff Crider
Roadtrek Zion parked at curb.
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French firm, Rapido SAS signs binding letter of intent to acquire Roadtrek RV brand

North America is familiar territory, as Westfalia was a well-known brand in North America in the 1960's and 1970's. 

Blue tent and white pop-up van parked along cliff overlooking ocean, bikes parked along a fence.
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Camping is on the rise in North America with more people heading outdoors, and more often

More North Americans are discovering the benefits of time spent outdoors and as they do, they’re committing more time to camping each year. 

Boaters on paddle boats in water.
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Marine Park is even better as a Jellystone Park™

Growing numbers of families are booking campsites for the entire camping season to take advantage of the park’s expanded activities program

by Jeff Crider
Artist rendering of Verde Ranch clubhouse.
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New RV resorts are planned for Arizona in 2019

The new resorts will be located in Camp Verde, about 40 miles south of Sedona, and just north of Gila Bend.
by Jeff Crider
The Wibit, a floating yellow and green waterpark with trampolines, slides and other obstacles.
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Jellystone Park at Mammoth Cave hopes to open 103 more campsites and 20 cabins by late April

The Cave City Jellystone Park location has received national attention and several awards in recent years.

by Jeff Crider
Family sitting at campfire in daytime, with fifth-wheel trailer in background.
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14 questions & answers about towing a trailer over 4,600 kg

Thinking about getting a recreational trailer? Check out these common questions about towing before you do. 

Large group of festival goers at night, with lit-up Ferris wheel in background and large, colourful illuminated butterfly sculpture in foreground.
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Shadow Hills RV Resort still has vacancy for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

The resort, which normally is sold out for Coachella by mid-January, offers RV and tent sites as well as vintage travel trailer, tipi and park model RV rentals. 
by Jeff Crider