Stories

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.

Shelagh Redecopp specializes in insurance coverage for snowbirds and other B.C. and Alberta travellers through her company, Safe Travels.
RV News

It’s the details that count with snowbird insurance

Safe Travels travel insurance broker Shelagh Redecopp offers some sound advice for snowbirds wanting to be sure they have proper coverage

by Sandra Albers
Cover of the Arizona RV Guide.
RVwest Insider

RV West partners with AZRV Guide to provide even more in-depth information for Canadian snowbirds

RVwest is pleased to work along with the publisher of the Arizona RV guide, bringing the Canadian snowbird more in-depth information about the Grand Canyon state. 

Picture of RV.
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Positive outlook from American outdoor recreation in 2017 from ARC

According to a report by the American Recreation Council, outdoor recreation contributes $650 billion to the American economy and that number is expected to grow in the coming years. 

Not a myth. Never Up Never In
RV Golfer

Five myths of golf

Hard work and practice improve your golf game—not these five myths.

This view from the sixth hole towards the fifth hole shows that the course is relatively flat, which speeds up play.
RV Golfer

Burnaby Mountain: “The busiest 18-hole golf course in B.C.”

The Burnaby Mountain Golf Course employs many strategies to enhance the golfing experience on its super busy course.

The ninth hole at Mabel Lake Golf & Country Club features two ponds.
RV Golfer

Why I like nine holes

There are plenty of golf courses in the province, from the  No. 1 Capilano Golf and Country Club (private) to the Stanley Park Pitch and Putt.

It's important to keep vents clear, clean and free of debris.
RV Tips and Tricks

Propane blast: A wake-up call you’d rather not have

Properly maintained and respected, propane is an efficient, affordable source of power for RVers and those who enjoy summertime barbeques. Mishandled, however, the gas can cause serious injuries and damage to both the user and their neighbours.

A cloudy morning in Southern Arizona.
RVwest Insider

Southern Arizona events keep snowbirds busy over the fall and winter months

Here’s a sampling of some of the unique activities taking place across southern Arizona this fall and winter. 

Ken Klein, the resident 'astronerd' at the Butterfield RV Resort.
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Southeast Arizona RV resort has a full-time astronomer

The Butterfield Resort & Observatory in Arizona features an onsite observatory and two resident 'astronerds' who give nightly talks on astronomy. 

Group of people standing on mountain admiring the distant view.
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Free admission to Canadian National Parks in 2017

2017 marks the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation and we invite you to celebrate with Parks Canada! 

Picture of RV travelling along a winding highway in the autumn.
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Over $2 million parsed out to Resort Municipalities in Kootenays

Since the RMI’s inception in 2006, more than $108.6 million has been invested in tourism infrastructure and programs. 

Picture of camper on a ferry.
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Eastern snowbirds encouraged to take the ferry

Welcome aboard the Cape May-Lewes Ferry and take a break from the ordinary!

 

Ian Morden appointed Managing Director at Mission Hill Family Estate winery in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia.
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Okanagan winery recruits former head of New Zealand’s Cloudy Bay

Industry leader on board to take Okanagan Valley's unique wines to the world—the natural progression in celebrating the excellence, the beauty, the outstanding opportunity that is Mission Hill Family Estate.

Picture of photographer taking picture of towering mountain.
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Reserve your spot for two popular BC Parks adventures

BC Parks has opened reservations for the Berg Lake trail and Bowron Lake canoe circuit three months earlier than last year, based on growing visitor demand and feedback asking for longer planning horizons.

The United States Hockey Hall of Fame museum in Eveleth, Minnesota.
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Road Trip Highlights: A stop at Hat Trick Avenue for all things hockey

A stop in Minnesota at the United States Hockey Hall of Fame museum is a must-stop for any fan of the sport. 

Picture of Moab, Utah with towering red rock and scrub-brush.
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Moab, Utah—where fall colours light up forests, mountains, rocks and canyons

One of the most exciting times of year in the red rock playground of Moab, Utah is autumn.