LettersFROM READERS:
Sheila in Greenwood: Sheila, thank you for coming to Greenwood in May. Your talk at the Board of Trade
meeting was great. From a nun to a nurse to an Avon Sales Manager to a publisher: people are still talking about it! As you know, Fort Greenwood RV Park is almost sold out with only a very few lots leſt ,
and some good re-sales at original prices. As you learned on your visit, our ads in T e RV Times resulted in 60% of the lot sales at the Fort. Really amazing. Aſt er our fi rst year, yours was the only magazine we advertised in. Great job Sheila. Historic Greenwood is really on the move with old buildings being renovated and the
mining industry coming alive again. One of the mills is reopening and one of the mines is also opening with 100 jobs in total being off ered. We all hope you will eventually be able to join in on the excitement again, some time
in the future. Kindest Regards, Bryan and Marilyn Bell
Fort Greenwood RV Park Greenwood, BC
Camping and RV BC Coalition Shares the FUNdamentals of Camping in BC: Eager campers are digging out their tents and coolers or servicing their RVs as they
look forward to spending time in the great outdoors. Before campers hit the road the Camping and RV BC Coalition (CRVBCC) has a few reminders that will help make the summer camping season a fun and safe experience for everyone. T e CRVBCC website provides everything from ”How to Camp” tips and etiquette to
an interactive google map that plots over 1,100 campgrounds and outstanding freshwater fi shing opportunities on numerous lakes stocked by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. Campers can now easily fi nd, in one location, all four diff erent types of campgrounds located in British Columbia including: BC Parks, Parks Canada, privately operated campgrounds and Recreation Sites and Trails BC. “Camping is all about tuning out from the fast-paced world and enjoying nature but
it’s important to be prepared for the unexpected,” said Joss Penny, CRVBCC Chair and Executive Director of the BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association. “A little planning and research can make all the diff erence between a good camping vacation and a great camping vacation.” T e Camping and RV BC Coalition would like to remind campers to:
• Ensure your vehicle is in good working condition. • Pack appropriate tents and/or gear for the type of camping you’re doing. • Bring a fi rst aid kit. • Check the weather report. • Let someone know where you’re going, the general route you plan to take and when you will be returning.
• Take a cellphone with you. • Use good camping etiquette and respect other campers. • Be prepared to encounter wildlife. • Build fi res in designated areas, don’t leave them unattended and make sure they are properly extinguished when you leave.
• Dispose of trash and recycling properly, and according to campground regulations • Store food items in an appropriate manner, as determined by the campground. • Reserve your campsite early to avoid disappointments as popular campgrounds fi ll up very quickly in the high season especially over long weekends. For more tips and detailed info on camping in BC, visit
www.campingrvbc.com/. To fi nd out more about RV rentals, visit
www.rvrac.com/. T e Camping and RVing British Columbia Coalition was formed with the support of Tourism British
Columbia to better position the provincial camping and RVing experience and to capitalize on the growth of nature-based tourism. Coalition members currently include BC Parks, BC Lodging & Campgrounds Association, Recreation Sites and Trails BC, RV Rental Association of Canada, Northern BC Tourism Association, T e BC Society of Parks Facility Operators, Parks Canada, Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association of British Columbia and the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.
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Casino RV Parking: RVers have for many years enjoyed lots
of free overnight parking at the casinos in Laughlin, Nevada. As of March 25, 2011 here is the current situation: Harrah Casino: $5/day. Dump: $5. River Palms Casino: $7/day, $35/week with one free dump per week. Extra dumps: $7 Tropicana Casino: $7/day, $35/week with one free dump per week. Extra dumps: $7 Pioneer Casino: no charge for 5 nights. No dump. Colorado Belle Casino: Overnight parking only when staying in the hotel. Aquarius Casino: Overnight parking only when staying in the hotel. T e only no limit, free parking is now at
Riverside Casino in the south parking lot only. T at is why the parking lot is chock full of RVs. Dump for $5 across the street at the Riverside RV Park. Propane there too. At Riverside RV Park they do have
specials sometimes at $99/week for full hookups. We paid $485/month for a long stay. No extra charge for holidays or special event days. Plus you get a free breakfast for two with a weekly stay. Best prime rib on the river at Riverside
Casino for approximately $30 for 2 without comps. Six miles south is Avi Casino. T ey have
a free parking area on gravel. Very dusty when the wind blows. Dump for $5 at the RV Park across the street. Avi Casino has what they call a “2Fer” every T ursday. It is a 2-for-1 lunch buff et from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nevada time. Costs $8.64 for 2 people and is an all-you-can-eat with roast turkey, roast ham, roast pork. T ey also have another “2Fer” every Saturday evening for dinner for a couple of bucks more. Also, every day, all day, ham and eggs with toast for 99 cents. Coff ee is extra. Good food at tremendous bargain prices! Across the bridge from Laughlin on the
Arizona side is Ridgeview RV Resort at $33.23/day, $201.20/week, $446/month. In Laughlin, the parking lots have many
BC and Alberta license plates. If you are looking for a reasonable place
to spend some time next winter in the warmest place in Nevada, then Laughlin is hard to beat.
William & Patricia Orpe Lantzville, BC
Here’s one RVers are great at: Live out of your imagination,
not your history. --Stephen Covey
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