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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.

Wood Buffalo National Park, with herd of bison in foreground.
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Kootenay MP advocates stronger action needed to protect Wood Buffalo National Park

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee expressed serious concern about the continued deterioration of Wood Buffalo National Park and warned Canada the site could be added to the List of World Heritage in Danger.

A yellow and brown striped trailer sitting on a sales lot.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1970’s 15 foot Bell Travel Trailer

The history of the Bell travel trailer is a bit of a mystery - they were made in Montana in the 1970's, but beyond that, information is scarce. 

The South Okanagan-Similkameen region, showing lake and desert-looking hills.
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Western Canada’s South Okanagan is closer to getting a national park reserve with MOU signing

The South Okanagan-Similkameen region is one of the four most endangered ecosystems in Canada and is home to 76 per cent of B.C.’s species at risk

Two yellow kayaks sitting on beach, with camper parked in background.
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Protected land added to two provincial parks

British Columbia has one of the largest park systems in the world with 1,033 recreation areas, conservancies, provincial parks, ecological reserves and protected areas. 

Pictured from left: Paula Amos, Indigenous Tourism BC; Marsha Walden, Destination BC; Amy Thacker, CCCTA; Hon. Minister Lisa Beare, Tourism, Arts & Culture.
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Thompson Okanagan and Cariboo Chilcotin Coast sign Memorandum of Understanding for Gold Rush Trail

The Gold Rush Trail follows the path of prospectors who came in search of adventure and wealth, in the form of gold, to this 1,900 km voyage of spectacular natural beauty.

Canada Day logo
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Make safe driving part of long weekend plans

Some advance planning and preparation can make long weekend travel easier and safer for everyone on the road

1960 Aristocrat trailer, painted aqua blue and white.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV: 1960’s Aristocrat Travel Trailer

The Aristocrat trailers were manufactured in California for almost 20 years, from 1956 to 1974. 

Kid-friendly foods make is easier for everyone.
RV Cuisine

Family camp meal planner

Feeding extended family with foods cooked over the fire is a challenge: Here are some smokin’ hot ideas to make family meals fun and deliciously easy. 

Child posing with a Yogi Bear mascot.
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Jellystone Park in Nova Scotia celebrates its 20th anniversary this year

Plans are to celebrate the campground’s 20th anniversary as a Jellystone Park to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Yogi Bear-themed franchise network.

by Jeff Crider
Winnebago motorhome with orange and yellow 'Flying W' logo on side.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV — 1970’s Winnebago Brave Classic “Flying W” motorhome

Owner Frank Miller says he is planning to renovate and restore his classic “Flying W” Winnebago, but for now it runs just fine.

Logo of Desert Mountain, with picture of course.
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Renegade, the original course at Desert Mountain, reopens after renovation by Nicklaus Design

Jack Nicklaus and the Nicklaus Design team return after 30 years to upgrade the first of Jack's six Signature Golf Courses created for Arizona's leading golf community.

A blue and white Cozy Cruiser trailer.
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Vintage RV: 1950’s Cozy Cruiser Travel Trailer

The Cozy Cruiser line was originally designed as mobile housing for the military - after the war, the trailers were highly sought after as an inexpensive means of recreation for young families. 

Airstream Caravel model parked at spot near ocean.
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Airstream expands travel trailer lineup: reintroduces Bambi & Caravel Models

The Bambi and Caravel Airstream trailers, both single-axle models, were originally launched in the early 1960s.

An Aloha trailer, spotted in a consignment lot.
Vintage RV

Vintage RV — 1963 Aloha Travel Trailer

Aloha's sales slogan was "Built in the Northwest... for the Northwest" so these Northwest beauties included special features for the "damp" climate in the area

Inside of safari tent, with nice bed and furnishings.
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Campground operators have re-invented the concept of tent camping

Growing numbers of California campgrounds now offer furnished “glamping” tents with cozy beds, kitchen supplies, heaters and electrical outlets. 

by Jeff Crider
Sign at the Golden Ears Campground.
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Nearly 600 campsites added to BC Parks and recreation sites

Ranging from walk-in tent sites to marine sites, 13 provincial parks will have 362 new sites and 12 recreation sites will have 232 new sites.