Stories

These articles cover a range of topics in the RV world. Read about vintage campers, RV-related contests, culinary recipes, important news and tips and tricks to make your camping experience even better.

signs at a tourist centre
Snowbirding 101

A new snowbird in town

Snowbird Lynne Benjamin answers questions about how to research destinations before and during a trip.

A man stands in an outdoor market, with tables full of handmade crafts.
Snowbirding 101

The vast desert marketplace of Quartzsite

Quartzsite is famous for its huge swap meets and promotional events.

RV Living

Focus on your hobbies and interests to meet other RVers

You don't need to feel like a fifth wheel if you've lost your RVing partner.

RV News

Winter camping in western Canada

Alan and Kitrina Bryant are full-time RVers who decided to buck the trend this winter and drive north. Read how they modified their 19-foot Airstream to adjust to the snow and cold.

by Kitrina Bryant
RV Reader

The Railroader’s Wife - Letters from the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, by Jane Stevenson

The story of the railway has never been told in a more charming voice as in these letters by Bernice Medbury Martin.

RV Reader

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. 

RV Reader

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.

RV Reader

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.

RV Reader

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
RV Reader

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.

RV Reader

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.

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.” 

beaver shaking hands with an eagle
Snowbirding 101

The same only different

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

Chicken dish
RV Cuisine

Boondocking with stuffed balsamic chicken

Meghan Brady, a full-time RVer, has healthy, easy recipes on her website, Healthy RV Living.

by Lisa Crane
Man, woman and child on a mountain.
RV Cuisine

Who is cooking for you tonight?

The Mountain Range provides healthy gourmet meals and baked goods in reusable, recyclable containers. The meals are frozen and easy to prepare so perfect for traveling and your next RV adventure.

by Lisa Crane
RV Sojourners

Quilting: A grand project

Like to quilt? Hate to sew? Kids won't sit still to quilt a blanket? No problem, do a collage instead.