Year 24, Edition 140 MARCH/ARRIL 2011
BY RVers, FOR RVers, ABOUT RVing
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20 COVER
Enjoying a friendly competition at the Good Sam Outing at Bridal Falls, BC last fall.
CONTENTS
41 BC Good Sam’s Fall Outing
120 people enjoy their time at Holiday Trails Camperland RV Resort in Bridal Falls, BC. SCHLENKER
14 A Triple Reunion Trip We found the spot in Oliver BC. BORN
15 The Little Town
That Did Vancouver Island’s Chemainus is heading in a new direction. CARLTON HOSSACK
16 Trailer Park Boys
in Cabo San Lucas Peter and his buddy Joe now manage the restaurant that is the centre of attention. GOY
18 A Trip To Remember From Osoyoos BC to California, Arizona, then to Mexicali for major dental work. RICHENS
20 Monument Valley in
the Winter We don’t let snow deter us. Don’t limit your RVing just to
the south! BEGIN
22 Unique RVs #10 We travel to see new things
and like to share what we see in our travels. Rotel Tours BALOGH
26 The Seat Covers “The minute I’ve fi nished my
seat covers, I expect a letter of invitation from the President of the United States himself.” DOOK
28 My Summer Vacation For the most adventurous visitors, some intriguing artifi cial underwater reefs and submerged boats offer a great target for scuba drivers. WINKLER
30 Lava Hot Springs & the
Portneuf River The combination of fat, wet and cold raindrops on our faces while our bodies were immersed in the warm mineral waters was both primal and spiritual; one of life’s few perfect, beautiful moments. MIMS
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