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• 7 Steps to Getting Your Camper or RV ready for the Camping Season
  We have had two days in a row of sunshine and I like others who camp and RV are counting how many days until our first camping trip. Continue Reading

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• Getting back to Nature Any Time of Year
  

  Snowshoeing at Stake Lake near Kamloops. Photo Mary Putnam, Tourism Kamloops

  The Thompson Okanagan has a variety of camping locations that are available year-round, offering amenities and services for short and long-term camping; your choices abound. Continue Reading

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• 5 Gift ideas for the “Happy Camper”
  

  Cake Taker

  Here are five gift ideas to put under the tree. Continue Reading

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• 5 Christmas Gifts for the Camper
  

  Master Lock Safe

  December is here which means Christmas and the holiday season are almost upon us. We have been searching for some unusual gifts that could delight that avid camper. Here are five ideas to put under the tree. Continue Reading

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• 5 Ways to Enjoy Winter in Wine Country, Okanagan, British Columbia
  

  SilverStar Mountain Resort. Photo Credit Destination BC/Blake Jorgenson

  As cooler temperatures emerge, and the snow blankets the vineyards, the valley transforms from a sun-soaked paradise to the ultimate winter destination. From champagne powder to frozen waterfalls to theatrical sleigh ride shows, the winter can be a magical time to explore the Okanagan. Continue Reading

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• 9 Steps To Winterizing Your RV
  

  Winterize Your RV

  For those new to RVing we offer a few important steps you need to take to ensure your RV will survive the colder winter season. Continue Reading

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• Vancouver Island, BC Off-Season Adventures
  

  Snow Shoeing Mt Washington, BC

  To get you started let me give you just a couple of very different 'cool season' activities on different parts of Vancouver Island, along with two fantastic year-round RV parks located close to each mini adventure. Life’s too short not to visit the best places, right? So let’s start this Island winter season sampler Continue Reading

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• Discovering Camping in BC in the Fall Season
  It’s time to bring out the sweaters and store the flip flops! The fall season is a perfect time to avoid the crowds and explore BC while camping. In the shoulder season, Provincial Parks and private campgrounds usually have space available, allowing you to be spontaneous in where you camp. Continue Reading

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• Exploring British Columbia’s Recreation Sites and Trails: Lundbom Lake

  

  Lundbom Lake Sunset

  Sometimes, the weather can be tough in the lower mainland of British Columbia. Rain and overcast skies can put a serious damper on our motivation to get out of the house a... Continue Reading

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• Soaking it up at Lussier Hot Springs, Kootenay Rockies, BC
  

  Lussier Hot Springs, Kootenay Rockies

  A hot spring that we had at the top of our list was Lussier Hot Springs. These natural springs are located in Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park. Continue Reading

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