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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.

Photo of Tim Mallon's 2006 Roadtrek Adventurous at the dock of  Penetanguishene, Ontario at sunset.
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We have a winner

Tim Mallon took this sunset photograph of his 2006 Roadtrek Adventurous near the dock at Penetanguishene, Ontario.

by Kimberly Shellborn
Photo of a couple eating in their RV
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Tell us where you like to eat

We are looking for your comments about how and where you eat when you are in your RV. 

by Kimberly Shellborn
Photo of a laptop on a countertop of an RV.
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Combining the wilderness experience with modern services

More and more campgrounds and RV parks offer free Wi-Fi for their increasingly connected guests.

by Kimberly Shellborn
Gavin Johnson, fishing with his daddy, has a fish on his line.
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Annual kids’ fishing derby on Kootenay Lake

Balfour Gill and Gifts is once again hosting the Squawfish Derby for kids Saturday, September 7. 

by Kimberly Shellborn
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RVers want to go west

A recent survey of members conducted by Coach-Net showed that RV owners are not going to allow high fuel prices to dampen their enthusiasm for travelling this summer.

by Kimberly Shellborn
Photo of a starcraft RV trailer.
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Starcraft RV launches new website

Starcraft RV celebrates 50 years of quality camping lifestyle and introduces a new website.

by Kimberly Shellborn
A man on a paddleboard.
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West Kootenay’s 1st Stand Up Paddleboard Fitness Course

Endless Adventure and Mountain Life Fitness present SUPness, a 5-week Stand Up Paddling Fitness Program on the shores of Lakeside Park in Nelson, BC.

by Kimberly Shellborn
A biker in a race
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Banff bike fest

From June 13 to 16 Bike Fest will take over Banff National Park and everyone can take part in the festival fun.

by Kim Shellborn
Photo of two wedding rings on top of paper with vows written on.
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A romantic RV rally

The Good Sam Club and Reese are trying to break the world record for most marriage vow renewals at the Get Re-Hitched at the Good Sam Rally with Reese event.

by Kim Shellborn
Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park.
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Banff National Park passes now available for purchase online

More landscapes and fewer lineups when you buy your passes from the Banff Tourism website.

by Kim Shellborn
A forest in the pouring rain.
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Enjoy camping even if it rains

As traditional as the May long weekend is for the first camping trip of the year, it also seems to traditionally be blessed with guaranteed rainfall.

by Kim Shellborn
Rustic cabin at Gold Panner Campground in Cherryville, B.C.a
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This campground is located on the site of a historical gold mine

Gold Panner Campground and Historical Village in Cherryville, BC, lets you pan for gold during your stay.

by Kimberly Shellborn
RV Products associates who had a hand in manufacturing the unit are shown with the gold guilded air conditioning unitl in the factory.
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Win a Coleman-Mach air conditioning unit!

RV Products will be giving away a prize package to someone who buys an air conditioning unit this summer.

by Kim Shellborn
Campers RVing in BC Parks
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The perfect job for RVers

BC Parks is looking for park facility operators for the upcoming season.

Picture of a number of older steam engine trains.
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Nevada Northern Railway online auction

The Nevada Northern Railway online auction is open to bids from those who dream of being the engineer, riding with the engineer or enjoying the Restoration Rails Tour.

by Kim Shellborn
A picture of an outdoor area to eat. There is a thatched roof, a table with 2 iron chairs, and a BBQ in the background.
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LVM Resort offers 20 per cent off for RVwest subscribers

LVM Resort in Las Vegas, a premier resort for Class A motorcoaches, is offering RVwest subscribers 20 per cent off throughout the year.

by Kimberly Shellborn