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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.

Nevada Tourism awards $983,400 in grants to promote rural Nevada.
RVwest Insider

Nevada Tourism awards $983,400 in grants to promote rural Nevada

New special events are slated for rural Nevada, including a quirky cooking festival that involves steam engines, as well as an event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the land-speed record.

Valerie Bourne
RV Living

Meet Valerie Bourne: RVwest’s new sales representative

A Q & A with RVwest’s new sales representative

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada is inviting nominations for the 2017 Walter Paseska Canadian RV Dealer of the Year award.
RVwest Insider

Canadian RV Dealer of the Year award nominations now open

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada is inviting nominations for the 2017 Walter Paseska Canadian RV Dealer of the Year award.

A vintage Mercury travel trailer spotted on a side street in Nelson, B.C.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1960’s Mercury Travel Trailer – “Ask the man who TOWS one”

The Mercury Travel Trailers were manufactured by Mercury Trailer Industries of El Monte, California.

Pipsell - a Secwepemc Nation Cultural Heritage Site.
RVwest Insider

A cause for celebration

Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwepemc Nation and allies celebrate Pípsell designation as Secwépemc Nation Cultural Heritage Site and new exhibit at the Secwépemc Museum and Heritage Park.

Rick Jones photo
RV News

Reserving a campsite in B.C.: An improved system for the 2017 season

According to an article on Global News, campers now have a better chance of reserving their perfect B.C. holiday spot.

A truly unique unit, this vintage Nomad 3-in-1 trailer was restored by RV reno enthusiasts Howard and Lori.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV Part 4: Odd But True—1963 Nomad 3-in-1 “Clamshell” Trailer

The most unique find in Howard and Lori's collection is a 1963 Nomad 3-in-1 “teardrop or clamshell style” trailer. 

Camping is one of the most popular activities in Canada.
RV News

Register for Parks Canada’s Learn to Camp events

Parks Canada has launched a series of events across Canada, to help new campers get started.

Ledgeview Golf and Country Club. #8, Signature Hole.
RV Golfer

Ledgeview Golf and Country Club and the pros

The Ledgeview Golf and Country Club in Abbotsford has produced some of the great names in Canadian golf. 

A backpacker hikes in Golden Gate Canyon State Park in Colorado.
RV News

Four tips for bringing workouts on the road

Fight fitness fatigue with these tips for working up a sweat on vacation. 

by Whitney Bryen
Jambalaya is what happened to Paella after emigrating to North America
Food On Fire

Jambalaya On The Fire

Jambalaya is what happened to Spanish Paella after emigrating to North America. 

Fully Baked Cake
Food On Fire

One bowl Dutch oven chocolate cake

Enjoy dessert over the campfire with this easy recipe for chocolate cake, done in a dutch oven. 

A 1960 Serro Scotty trailer.
Vintage RV

Part 3: Vintage RV 1960 “Canned Ham” Serro Scotty

The Howard and Lori vintage RV story continues this week with an account of one their favourite and early RV restoration projects—an incredibly rare and distinctive 1960 Serro Scotty trailer. 

Pocket house
RV News

The small house movement was made for RVers

The tiny house movement used to mean hooking up your RV for the next adventure—now it is a social movement. 

Search and rescue (SAR) teams in Golden, Nelson and Fernie have partnered to purchase crucial equipment to perform helicopter rescues.
RVwest Insider

Safer and quicker access to lost or injured

Columbia Basin Trust helps SAR teams purchase rescue equipment. 
 

Dave Petryk and his wife, Sandra.
RVwest Insider

Tourism Vancouver Island announces President & CEO retirement

 It is with mixed emotions of joy and sorrow that Tourism Vancouver Island’s Board of Directors announces the upcoming retirement of longstanding CEO, Dave Petryk, effective December 1, 2017