June 2010
Vol. 27, Issue. 6
www.rvlife.com
a lifestyle magazine
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Ron “Diesel” Knudson
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Editor
Mike Ward
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James Taylor
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Toni Knudson
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Our annual list of summer festivals has dozens
of events throughout the West that have special
appeal to RVers.
Advertising
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Kristin Boag
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Joni Smith
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7 Summer Festivals
12 Truck Campers in 2010
6 20 22 27 28 32
Whether you want a good basic camper or
one with luxury features, you can find some
options in our showcase of new models.
STAFF WRITERS
Russ and Tiña De Maris, Bob
Ellsberg, Sharlene Minshall, Marian
Platt, Joe Schmidt, Rick Stedman
Contributors
Andrea Granahan, Gerald C. Hammon,
Sharon L. Hammon, Mary E. Trimble
Columns
First Glance
RV Golfer
Fishin’
What’s Cookin’?
Silver, Single & Solo
Tech Tips
Illustrations
Richard Lehman
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18 Colorado on a Budget
“For a fraction of what it would cost to visit the pricy
famous cities that surround Delta County, visitors are
sure to have a memorable trip because the locals have
made it easy.” — Andrea Granahan
Departments
16 News Briefs
20 Winding Roads
23 Calendar of Events
29 Product News
34 RV Yellow Pages
36 Advertiser Index
37 Crossword Puzzle
37 The Marketplace
40 Resorts & Destinations
30 Touring
Olympic
National Park
“Drenched with more than 12 feet of rain a year, the forests
are magical, with curtains of moss hanging like shaggy winter fur from some of the world’s largest trees. Ferns, salal,
berries and groundcover take up every inch of space.”
— Mary E. Trimble
On Our Cover
From left are the Lance 825,
830 and 1190 truck campers at
Mormon Rocks in the San
Corp.
Designed by
James Taylor
