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• Planning Your First Camping Trip? Make it Easy
  

  A good resource to help find all campgrounds (provincial, private, national and recreation sites) located throughout British Columbia is www.campingrvbc.com/camping. You can also make a reservation at some provincial parks at DiscoverCamping. For national parks go to Parks Canada Reservation Service. To reserve at a private facility, contact the individual campground. More information on Recreation Sites can be found at sitesandtrailsbc.ca Continue Reading

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• Exploring Four of the Best RV Parks in the South Okanagan, British Columbia
  

  Gallagher Lake Resort

  My destination on the first day was Osoyoos. I headed through the Fraser Valley on Hwy 1 to Hope then took the Crowsnest Hwy (Hwy 3) which is a gorgeous scenic drive over mountain passes and along rivers into the lush agricultural lands of the Okanagan with an abundance of orchards, vineyards and more. Continue Reading

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• Packing Your RV & Picking a Campground
  

  RV Consumer Shows a Great Place to Find New Camping Opportunities

  If you are new to RVing and have already decided on which RV will suit your family, you might need some tips on how to pack your RV and pick a campground. Continue Reading

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• Winter RV Adventure for Camping Newbies at Sunshine Valley & Manning Park, BC
  

  We had the resort to ourselves in the winter!

  If only we had known how amazing RVing in the winter is, we would have taken this trip a long time ago! Our journey started in earnest on a Wednesday morning when we made an appo... Continue Reading

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• Skiing/Riding the Powder Highway in the Kootenay Rockies, British Columbia, Canada
  

  Whitewater Ski Resort. Photo: Kari Medig

  The Powder Highway, in the southeastern area of the Kootenay Rockies, is the place to go for an abundant choice of some of the best skiing opportunities in British Columbia, and the experience of a lifetime. Eight ski resorts are situated along the Powder Highway and set amid 3 million plus acres. The ski/snowboard mecca comprises 80 ski opportunities from alpine resorts, heli-ski operators, nordic centres, backcountry lodges, cat-ski operators as well as community ski clubs. Continue Reading

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• Five Spots to Ice Fish and Camp this Winter in British Columbia
  

  Photo Courtesy of Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC

  Ice fishing is often overlooked as a winter activity, especially if you live in southern B.C. But fishing opportunities do not stop when the temperature freezes - they only get more exciting. Ice fishing is a very social sport and requires only a limited amount of gear or experience. The entire lake becomes accessible without the need of a boat and you don’t need the often complicated casting techniques required in other fisheries. It’s as simple as drilling a hole and dropping a line. Don’t winterize that RV just yet; there are many parks open year-round close to great hard water lakes. Continue Reading

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• Looking for a Last Minute Gift for Your Camping Enthusiast?

  Every year I bring you the top 5 gift possibilities for the avid camper.  Well, campers come in all sizes.  So this year I have included the kidlets, after all, approximately 10% of the yearly campers are under the age of 15. These last minute gifts are easy to find items that will make a big difference on your recipients next camping trip.

  

  Vtech Kidizoom Action Cam

  My first fantastic find is the ... Continue Reading

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• First Time RVing In Winter – What To Know About Renting An RV
  

  RVing in a campsite winter wonderland!

  My husband's family lived in the Arctic Circle before he was born, and his formative years were spent in Manitoba. So it should come as no surprise that he wants to go camping ... in the winter. I, on the other hand, don't really "do winter". I'm more of a rainforest girl. But I love to camp and amiss it all winter long. Enter the perfect solution, or so we hope ... a winter RV trip. All the adventure of camping, all the chill of winter, but with the comforts of home. 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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• 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 and into the great outdoors. Last spring, we put the dreary weather behind us an... Continue Reading

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