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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.

The Circle Pines KOA campground, now open year-round.
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Addition of new attractions fuels Williams’ growth as a northern Arizona tourist destination

For more than a century, the tiny town of Williams has always been a popular overnight stop for tourists, given its proximity to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

 

Picture of people standing with off-road vehicles.
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Growing numbers of snowbirds are venturing into off-road adventures

Arizona’s more remote campgrounds and RV parks are seeing an uptick in business as growing numbers of off-road vehicle enthusiasts explore historical sites most people never see

Arizona's RV resorts are popular with spring training enthusiasts.
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Arizona’s RV resorts are popular venues for spring training enthusiasts

Equity LifeStyle Properties has set up a website that identifies 15 different teams, the stadiums where they practice and the ELS RV resorts that are closest to these training venues.

The Prince of Wales Hotel at Waterton Lakes Provincial Park.
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Parks Canada bans motorized boats to protect ecological integrity of Waterton Lakes National Park

Motorized and trailer-launched watercraft prohibited in the park to prevent the spread of invasive mussels. 

Discover BC Parks licence plate.
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10,000 BC Parks specialty licence plates sold

BCers show their support for BC Parks with over 10,000 specialty licence plates sold. 

A group of kids standing at summit of mountain looking at view.
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Kids ride free during spring break at Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish

The Sea to Sky Gondola’s forested trails are the perfect backdrop for unstructured play time in nature.

Photo of Rincon Country West RV Resort pool area.
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Rincon Country West RV Resort launches “ladies night at the wood shop” event

Rincon Country West RV Resort is one of many Arizona RV resorts with interesting volunteer activities that is affiliated with the Arizona Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds. 

The Black Rock RV Village in Arizona.
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Black Rock RV Village offers unique “women’s only” activities, including desert golf

Once a month, the park also has a cooking demonstration hosted by the chef of the onsite restaurant, which features weekend prime rib and seafood buffets.

Press conference announcing funding for B.C. Parks.
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Increased BC Parks funding to provide more rangers, strengthen conservation

The Province will increase and strengthen conservation in its world-renowned parks with a new investment of $35 million over the next three years.

Having fun at the Edmonton RV show with the show mascots.
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Top ten RV trends from the 2017 shows

RVwest representatives Amie Lubbers and Stephen White were in attendance at the recent Alberta RV shows and share their impressions of the events. 

Lisa Longball, 7-time Canadian Long Drive champion.
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Find your power—ladies golf fitness and power development workshop

Lisa Longball, 7-time Canadian Long Drive champion, will be hosting a Ladies Golf Fitness and Power Development Workshop with golf fitness specialist Shannon Heffernan. 

Canadian RV-Camping Week logo.
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Save the date for the annual Canadian RVing and Camping Weekend, May 23 - 28, 2017

Canadian RVing and Camping Week will be the unofficial kick off for the RVing and camping season in Canada. 

Volunteers building home.
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Snowbirds from Rincon Country RV Resort are building homes as Habitat for Humanity volunteers

Last winter, 38 men and women volunteers from Rincon Country West RV Resort helped build 14 new Habitat for Humanity homes in the Tucson area.

Pickleball player wearing yellow ball cap.
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Snowbirds flock to Tucson’s Senior Olympic Festival

Tucson’s RV parks have become training grounds for participants in the 33rd annual games, which attracts thousands of snowbirds. 

Vehicle towing a Go Sport trailer.
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SylvanSport driving the business in Canada and Connecticut

SylvanSport is the US-based manufacturer of the award-winning GO Camping Trailer and the revolutionary ‘GO Easy’ Adventure Trailer. 

Wasa Beach.
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Wasa Lake RV Park developer looks for approval

There have been a number of community open houses in Wasa on the proposed project.