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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.

Giant Yogi Bear statue.
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A water play park and lazy river are coming to the Jellystone Park at Tower Park by next summer

Launched in 1969, the Jellystone Park™ system is the second largest chain of campgrounds in the United States, with sites in both the U.S. and Canada. 

A line-up of Leisure Travel Vans, set against a backdrop of mountains.
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Leisure Travel Vans receives prestigious RVDA DSI Award

Leisure Travel Vans is a division of Triple E Recreational Vehicles. 

Overhead view of St. Eugene RV Park.
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Top 10 highlights from KOA’s annual conference

The annual KOA International Convention was recently held in Phoenix, Arizona. 

Jason Bell, surrounded by family, was awarded the Walter Paseska Memorial Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Award.
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Jason Bell wins the prestigious 2017 Canadian RV Dealer of the Year Award

Chemo RV Sales and Service, owned by Bell, has locations in both Quesnel & 150 Mile House, British Columbia, and is a family-owned and operated RV dealership. 

Aerial view of park.
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South Okanagan National Park Reserve moves closer to reality

The Wilderness Committee is celebrating the news that several key levels of government are now cooperating towards the designation of a new national park in the south Okanagan Similkameen region of BC.

An aerial view of the Shadow Creek RV Resort and Marina.
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RV Resort and Marina for sale

The Shadow Creek RV Resort and Marina is an idyllic piece of heaven, located on the shores of a prime fishing lake in Alberta. 

California boasts some magical autumn scenery.
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Camp-California.com highlights some of the best places to see fall colour

Some of the best places to enjoy fall's majesty and colour in the Eastern Sierra and Owens Valley, along with great campgrounds to use as base camps.

Graphic logo for the BC Fire Relief Fundraising effort by the Adventurer Group.
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RV dealerships exceed goal for BC fire relief efforts by fundraising $580,011 in four weeks

The Adventurer Group will continue to raise funds through their original deadline of September 30.

Close-up of Jensen audio equipment.
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ASA Electronics® unveils two-way speaker for RV market

ASA Electronics has been designing and manufacturing mobile electronic products for the marine, RV, powersports, agricultural, construction, commercial vehicle, and bus industries since 1977.

RV enthusiasts at the 2017 RVwest Rally.
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RVwest Rally raised over $17,000 in support of STARS over last 13 years

The Rally has ran for twelve of the last thirteen years and the 2017 event brings the popular event to a successful conclusion.

Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground.
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Flying Flags RV Resort creates a private “resort within a resort” with $8 million expansion

Flying Flags RV Resort is close to completing an $8 million renovation that will include something new for a California campground — a private, gated resort within the campground. 

View of quaint lakeside cabin, with sunset.
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Parks Canada pick new advertising agency for new 2018 campaign

Parks Canada is the government agency charged with the operation and preservation of 38 national parks, 171 national historic sites, three marine conservation areas and one national landmark.

Overview of The Cradle.
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Canadian snowbirder alert: Pinehurst to open The Cradle, its new 9-hole short course

Widely known as the cradle of American golf, Pinehurst has hosted more single golf championships than any other site in America. 

Wayne Stetski (left) at Glacier National Park.
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Stetski calls on Liberals to reject plan to sell off Parks Canada assets

MP Wayne Stetski slammed the Liberal government for a plan that would see the selloff of up to $8.3 billion worth of Parks Canada infrastructure. 

Graphic for the fire relief effort.
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RV dealerships pledge to raise $500,000 to support relief efforts in British Columbia

Canada’s largest RV dealer group has banded together to aid the displaced residents and communities that have been impacted by this record-breaking tragedy.

An RV campground in Arizona.
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Northern Arizona campgrounds report strong summer business and expect it to continue into fall

Some campgrounds have seen double digit increases in occupancies, which park operators attribute to a variety of factors. 
by Jeff Crider