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The Editor’s Desk By Tammy Johnson #39557, Editor, Escapees Magazine “You’ll want to keep this issue close at hand for information that will help you on your journeys this summer.”

Summertime, and the livin’ is easy! The lyrics in this reknown song by El la Fitzgerald most certainly hold true for RVers. Summer is the time of year when most of the country is accessible and your travel plans can include the Northern regions once again. T his issue we highlight a few

power. Solar power can give you freedom to travel in a way you’ve never thought of before, and Emily breaks down the system setup so even novice RVers will find it easy to understand. Another article that I am excited about in this issue is Ronald Dingee’s article, “Dental Emergencies.” There is nothing more painful or annoying than finding yourself with a dental emergency in the middle of the boonies and miles from a dentist. So, Ron, a retired dentist, generously shares handy tips and tricks to get you through a painful ordeal until you can reach a professional. If you’re planning to

destinations as far north as Van- couver, British Columbia, Canada. On page 26, you will find an arti- cle on the breathtaking Southern Vancouver Island. Author Carol Ann Quibell takes you on an ad- venture, sharing the magic of this beautiful island. If your travel plans include the Olympic Peninsula, Pete Granger brings you up to speed on the endless things to do and places to see in his article on page 72. Then turn to page 77 to continue reading “Treasures of Western Washington,” by Sandra Haven, for even more information about this region. Are you heading to Idaho this sum- mer? In the “SKP Stops” column, Arline

buy an RV, need a day-trip check list or just need ideas for good books to read, it’s all here, too. You’ll want to keep this issue close at hand for information that will help you on your jour- neys this summer. At the time of this writing,

I am tending to my 92-year- old mother who is seriously ill. In a conversion we had, she said to me, “I

never knew I’d live to be this old. Time has passed so fast. Where have all the years gone?” Ninety-two years seems like a long time, but to her it came and went so quickly. Time does have a way of slipping through our fingers, making it so important to use our time wisely and do everything we can to live out our dreams while we have the ability to do so. I hope you are able to live your RV dreams to the fullest, and I wish you a safe and fantastic summer on the road. May you check off many entries to your bucket list along the way.

Chandler shares one of her favorite locations, Harriman State Park and Railroad Ranch, located in Island Park, Ida- ho. Learn the history of the area that was once a summer retreat for shareholders of the Oregon Shortline Railroad. As a special treat for those of you who are fond of traveling off-the-grid, or like to be prepared for those impromptu off-the-beaten trail overnighters, Emily Fagan shares her expertise on how to set up your rig with solar

Photos courtesy of, Carol Ann Quibell, Arline Chandler and RVIA.org .

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