NEWS!
The California Delta is a
destination recreation area
of California and has been since the 1850's. However, news media
since 2005 has focused on the "water issues", not the fact there are over
130 marinas and RV parks, at least 50 public boat launches, over 300
unique restaurants to boat to, not to mention over 700 miles of rivers or
"sloughs" to wander and enjoy the peace found only in California's Delta
region. This news area of our website has been split into four
sections since we have so much information to share for those who are
interested in learning more about this wonderful area of California, or
about our own resort property history. Please read below for
Snug Harbor and Delta
Recreation article links of interest, or click on your subject of
interest to see whatever we've posted lately. We try to provide as
many links and references as possible to outside sources for your
convenience. |
Water
Wars
(updated May, 2013)
see also
http://www.DeltaREvision.com
for an archive of historic Delta maps |
Snug Harbor
& Delta News
(fun & recreation topics (June 2013) |
CalTrans
& Ferry Updates (April 2013)
The Rio Vista Ferry carries vehicles across
Cache Slough (also called the Sacramento Ship Channel) every 20 minutes, starting on the hour, so plan your
arrival at the ferry landing. However, this new ferry does have a
history of randomly breaking down so you might look at our
CalTrans updates page or call CalTrans at 510-622-0120
for the latest details on both the J-Mac Ferry and the Rio Vista Ferry
(also called Real McCoy II Ferry)
Note also that due to the design of the new
ferry, large RV's mess up their bumper getting on and off, so USE THE
BRIDGE ROUTE to come to Ryer Island instead.
Please use our map of the Delta Delta Map
because CalTrans has been posting road and bridge closures that were not
closed...perhaps they have updated by now, but its been an ongoing problem
in the Delta.
More details
of the CalTrans vs Delta saga |
Delta
History
Links to places to visit, videos of the
North Delta and suggested reading for history buffs |
For Sale at
Snug Harbor
Links to boats, RVs, Park Models & homes for
sale along the Snug Harbor peninsula off Ryer Island on Steamboat Slough,
Solano County, California |
back to
Index
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some of the videos and articles of the past years: |
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More receint Snug Harbor news at
Snug Harbor
& Delta News |
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September & October & November
2011 |
TV Channels 3, 5 and 10 have done short focus news videos of the broken new
ferry. The problem with the news stories is that it appears the lack
of a ferry between Rio Vista and Ryer Island "only" affects 400 Ryer
Island residents. Um, the latest CalTrans traffic study
indicates the ferry and route 84 was more traveled than route 160...so its
not just the Ryer Island residents and farmers that are impacted by the
failure of the new Real McCoy Ferry II.
What
about the 100 or more families that might be visiting Snug Harbor on a
holiday week end in summer who have to drive around to the bridge onto
Ryer Island, which can take up to 35 minutes longer if you are traveling
from the SF bay area. What about the over 100 families who have
sailboats moored at Hidden Harbor on Ryer Island, who also need to drive
around to get to their boats? What about the complete stoppage of
all Hwy 12 traffic in the Delta when there is an accident that closes use
of the Rio Vista bridge for hours...the only other access across the delta
was via the Real McCoy Ferry and use of routes 84 and 220.
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 People
interested in the long term plans for Delta travel might want to
double-click on the map to the right for more information,
or go to
the CalTrans
http://www.arb.ca.gov/gmp/docs/gmap-1-11-07.pdf for an example. |
Video online
10-15-09 |
Our own video objecting to the current plan to take more water out of the
Delta, based on the current process and data available. Just not
enough FACTS are known and even more important, the Delta landowners and
citizens have been excluded from having a say in the planning process.
9/2011 update: even more water has been diverted from the Sacramento
River while the planning process continues. Do not be fooled by the
"environment" talk...its all about the state's liquid gold...who ever owns
the water owns the money owns the politicians, etc. Click to watch video...
(Lots of the video was done at Snug Harbor since we paid for the video)
youtube.com/watch?v=hLmpVV3bq9M |
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Examiner |
Examiner writer talks about his favorite beaches to boat to in the Delta.
He mentions a favorite private park and beach...Snug Harbor!
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-7657-SF-Boating-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Favorite-beaches-in-the-Sacramento-Delta
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May 2009 |
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FINALLY!!! Last week we finally received our permit for the wheel
chair access ramp for the new office & store building. The
construction work on the ramp started 2-28-09 and we hope to have it
completed by the end of April 2009. We are TENTATIVELY scheduling an
open house for Snug Harbor leaseholders and neighbors for a week end in
May. |
5/1/09 |
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CAL-AVRC |
The California Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (renamed CAL-AVRC)
selected a photo of waterfront RV sites at Snug Harbor as their 2009 cover
photo! We submitted several photos and were excited to find out we
made the cover! Our leaseholders will recognize the regulars in the
photo, enjoying a summer flotilla chat off RV sites 20 and 21.
http://www.rvandcampoutwest.com/default.asp?file=Portal_Consumer_Directory&state=CA
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January 2009
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Bay Area News Group |
Article about the Delta with a focus on the two ferries to Ryer Island.
Nice little sidebar on Snug Harbor and the community of Ryer Island |
7/30/09 |
CalTrans &
misc commercial
newspapers |
UPdate: Ferry due back in service by February 22, 2009 accourding to
CalTrans!
The Ryer Island ferry is undergoing a major upgrade...two
engines, new paint job, reinforced hull, etc. CalTrans sent out
notices the ferry will be taken down for a month starting January 12,
2009 in the afternoon. After the Ryer Island Ferry is back up and
running, they plan to take down the J-Mac for reconstruction and
repairs. Then once both are back up, there are CalTrans plans to
do some major repairs to a portion of Hwy. 84 on Ryer Island north of
the ferry landing, south of the Miner's Slough bridge, west side of the
island. It should not affect traffic to/from Snug Harbor....Caltrans
Updates
http://www.sacbee.com/latest/story/1638661.html |
2-21-09 Real McCoy scheduled to go back in operation 2-22-09 by late
afternoon!
See CalTrans
Updates page |
TV
Radio Internet
Newspapers |
The Delta has been primary news fodder for the last few
years as the various government agencies determine the best way to take
more water out of the Delta without killing more fish or ruining more
delta farmland. At least that is what the documents say is the
goal, in a nutshell. Summary: The Peripheral Canal Plan that was
voted down by the people of California many years ago has resurfaced
with a new name: "Dual Conveyance Plan". It is unclear how all of
this will affect Delta boating, fishing and recreation but its time
topay attention! Below are just a few links to interesting
documents.
http://deltavision.ca.gov/BlueRibbonTaskForce/April2008/Handouts/Item_5d.pdf
http://www.socalwater.org/download/012508_QrtlyMtg_Minutes.pdf
http://baydeltaoffice.water.ca.gov/ndelta/summaryreport/index.cfm |
2007 and 2008 |
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August 2008 |
 Congratulations to Brad Walker who broke the American
Pole Vault Record while qualifying for the Summer Olympics! Brad
and Carly stayed with us here at the resort while training for the Olympics this
past winter. http://www.sacbee.com/395/story/998782.html |
August 2008 |
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Contra Costa Times |
Great articles about the delta and one about staying at
Snug Harbor's resort:
http://www.contracostatimes.com/travel/ci_9663012?source=email
http://www.contracostatimes.com/travel/ci_9663000?source=email
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June 22, 2008 |
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Sacramento Bee |
The Sacramento Bee had a nice article about the J-Mac Ferry
and bird watching in this area. Nice photos too!
http://www.sacbee.com/101/story/954832.html |
May 21, 2008 |
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The Oregonian |
Photographer/writer for the Oregonian stays at Snug Harbor
to use as base station for an article on the California Delta's salmon
and how it affects Oregon
http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/12084999086460.xml&coll=7 |
April 2008 |
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Sunset Magazine |
This article is about wine tasting in Clarksburg near Snug
Harbor, in case we have some visitors who want to sample the delta
wines...
http://www.sunset.com/sunset/travel/article/0,20633,1181934,00.html
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April 2008 |
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Movie |
A movie crew use the resort grounds for the set of an
independent movie called "Has Been". They reconfigured an area by
our point to look like an old Boy Scout camp in Wyoming, so they say.
It is a comedy that should come out this year.
Movie
information online Ask at the office if you want to borrow our
DVD of the movie! |
April 2008 |
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Snug Harbor's own newsletter |
Semi-annual newsletter updating interested folks on what is
going on at the resort and around the delta region Printed on
legal size paper:
Images2008/nl-2008-1.pdf
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March 2008 |
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River News Herald |
Article about movie "Has Been" filmed at Snug Harbor resort
grounds, using part of our junk pile to portray an old Boy Scout camp in
Montana. PDF of article
Movie
information online |
March 19, 2008 |
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Did you know Olympic Athletes train in the Delta?
Several stayed at Snug Harbor in December while training at TigerBar
Sports nearby.
Brad Walker
is currently #1 for the US team and seems to be well on his way to an
Olympic 2008 medal. We're getting a big screen TV for the new
office so we can all cheer him on! |
December 2007 |
Prosper Magazine
Sacramento |
Prosper Magazine December 2007 article
about the J-Mac and its now famous driver also had a quote from Vicki,
resort manager.
http://www.prospermag.com/photo/280-2144 |
12/2007 |
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Northern California Camping |
Snug Harbor Resort was listed as
"Best for Fishing" and
"Best for Waterskiing" in the just-published book
Northern California Camping by Tom Stienstra! Copy at
the office for viewing. |
Fall 2007 |
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Sacramento Bee |
Front page article about the Real McCoy Ferry, due to be
replaced in the next few years, with a bigger, longer version of the
same.
http://www.sacbee.com/101/story/381456.html |
9/16/07 |
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Most media sources in the US covered the whales visiting
the Delta. The mom and baby whale hung around for about 3 weeks,
swimming between the Rio Vista Bridge and Sacramento, often causing long
delays at the Rio Vista Ferry ramp. There were hundreds of media
types on Ryer Island daily for a while there! The whales were
dubbed "Delta and Dawn" |
Spring 2007 |
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Outdoor Life Network |
RVToday TV Show hosted by Stew Olson focuses on travel in
the Delta and features staying at Snug Harbor, using the ferrys to Ryer
Island, and dinning suggestions for the Historic Delta Region |
Sept. 3, 2006. For schedule:
http://rvtoday.tv |
Tom Stienstra article in San
Francisco Chronicle
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Article about recent changes in progress
with DFG. Summary comments by Mr. Stienstra on other fishing or camping
subjects includes a statement to the effect that Delta area parks "like
Snug Harbor" should be listed as a "Top 10" in the US. Thanks for
the compliment Mr. Stienstra!
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/07/02/SPG91JNSS71.DTL&hw=snug+harbor&sn=001&sc=1000
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Allentown; Good Day Sacramento on UPN31 |
Mark S. Allen comes for a surprise visit
to Snug Harbor on a Monday morning, using the J-Mac ferry to get here.
He seems to think we're a town...but we were happy to have him visit and
hope he comes back to see what the RV lifestyle and Snug Harbor are
really about.
http://cbs13.com/video?cid=15
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June 5, 2006
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Good Day Sacramento on UPN31 (CBS) |
 News feature about "Delta Seaplane Tours",
a new service in the delta region for sight seeing from a birds' eye
view. Filmed from Snug Harbor docks.
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May 16, 2006 |
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RV Today TV |
Stew
Olsen from RV Today of the Outdoor Network TV visited Snug Harbor and
the California Delta region the end of April 2006. *Show expected
to air in June 2006 |
April 2006* |
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SacBee |
Go to article |
January 10, 2006 |
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SacBee |
http://www.sacbee.com/content/news/weather/story/14026156p-14858432c.html |
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KVIE, PBS Channel 6 out of
Sacramento |
 TV
show about the Historic Region of the Delta, including Snug Harbor, and
the cities of Isleton, Rio Vista,
 Walnut
Grove and Locke. Includes fishing tips from Snug Harbor patrons,
info on the Snuggle Inns, etc. Photos are of Nicky with the Producer
and KVIE cameraman, and Gene as he's catching a fish while the camera was
rolling!! |
Rerun of show July 2005!
Feb, April and June 2002 and Oct. 27 &29, 2001
*"How to Fish" segment filmed at Snug Harbor
featuring show Host and Snug Harbor patrons continues to rerun due to
popular demand |
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Sunset Magazine |
Great articles about riding the ferries of the West. "Shortest Ride"
is the Real McCoy, also called the Rio Vista Ferry. Snug Harbor
referenced
http://www.sunset.com/sunset/travel/article/0,20633,1078479,00.html |
August 2005 |
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TV/News |
Fox News piece on Water Safety, filmed along Snug Harbor, with Vicki Vann,
manager included! |
July 4, 2005 |
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Online RV Park Review website |
Snug Harbor got a nice review and a "thumbs up" from an anonymous visitor.
Go to
http://rvparkreviews.com/California.html and Snug Harbor is
listed under the "Rio Vista" park reviews |
March 2005 |
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Book |
"California Campgrounds" was republished by Tom Stieinstra and gives a
great review of Snug Harbor! |
2004 |
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Book |
"Delta Delectables and Delights" has been published by Vicki Vann,
manager of Snug Harbor. Recipe book features creative cooking
methods of fish commonly caught in the California Delta region.
Book signed by author available at the Snug Harbor store, and other
delta locations, and online. Contact
vicki@snugharbor.net for more
info. |
July, 2004 |
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SF Chronicle |
"King of Swings" is a great article about the bridges of the delta.
Really fun to read and gives the history of the place from a bridge view |
July 4, 2004 |
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SF Chronicle, SacBee, Valley Times, etc |
June 2004:
 There are ongoing news articles about a
fire at Bethel Island and a levee break in the south part of the delta
region, near Stockton. We've received many calls from concerned
customers. Snug Harbor is located in the historic region of the
delta, near Rio Vista and Walnut Grove and Isleton. The events
noted in the news do not have any effect on our area of the delta, rest
assured! June 3 is the "published" date of the Jones Tract date.
However, USBR documents show a June 1 date.
dcc-jt-6-1-2004.pdf |
June, 2004 |
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Valley Times (Contra Costa
area) |
The Valley Times created a totally awesome pull-out section
covering the whole delta region from Antioch to Stockton up to Sacramento.
Snug Harbor was featured with a photo of Snuggle Inns and nice little
write-up. The two ferrys to Ryer Island were also suggested as a fun
day trim for Bay Area locals. Take a look at our copy in the office! |
August 3, 2003 |
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River News Herald |
The River News Herald, a small local paper, did a front
page article about Tim Allen visiting the delta and Snug Harbor. |
July15, 2003 |
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Nice Guy |
Tim Allen, his friend Bret Gregory and
their friends joined us for a peaceful delta summer week end. Mr.
Allen was very gracious about all the requests for signatures and photos
from staff and campers. One camper was very creative, getting Mr.
Allen to sign his RV with a permanent marker! The group visited many
places in the delta, joined in the Poker Run out of Tower Park, had Sunday
Brunch at the Ryde Hotel... peace, beauty and fun. Isn't that
what the delta's all about? Pictured are Snug Harbor staff with Mr.
Allen and Mr. Gregory |
July 11-13, 2003
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LA Times |
"No one's singing the blues in this laid-back
delta" by Beverly Beyette, Times Staff Writer |
Sunday, June 29, 2003 |
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Modesto Bee |
Another article by Janet Fullwood, shorter
version of the SacBee article |
June 2003 |
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Sacramento Bee |
Articles by Janet Fullwood about things to do
and places to stay in the Delta...Snug Harbor included! |
June 8, 2003 |
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Sunset Magazine |
Great little article about driving around the
historic region of the delta |
March 2003 |
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San Francisco Chronicle |
Article by Tom Steinstra in his outdoors
section about the 10 best Northern California parks. Snug Harbor is
the "best run private park by far" and features waterfront RV sites and
cabins with docks |
April 2003 |
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Waterski Magazine |
"West Coast's Epic Waterski"...article about
boarding and waterski on the delta |
January 2003 |
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San Francisco Chronicle |
Article by Tom Stienstra, his "Outdoors"
section about the Delta in general, and the joys of houseboating. In
"places to stay" section of article, Snug Harbor gets a direct web site
link and newspaper coverage!!
SF Chronicle Delta Article |
*Oct.24, 2002* |
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California Tour & Travel
Magazine |
Cover feature article and photos on the delta,
covering the Historic Region of the Delta, Bethel Island, and the "Scenic
Loop" group. Awesome paintings by Delta Artist Mary Stanley
showcased! |
Summer 2002 Issue |
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Sacramento Bee Newspaper |
Front Page article & follow-up article about
Antique Airstream convention and open house held at Snug Harbor in April.
Really fun photos of these reconditioned beauties! Antique cars,
especially classic T-Birds on show Saturday afternoon |
April 22-24, 2002 |
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Sunset Magazine |
Just a few pages about visiting the towns in
the historic region of the delta...Walnut Grove, Rio Vista, Ryde, Locke
and Isleton...all close to Snug Harbor! |
Feb 2002 issue |
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KVIE, PBS Channel 6 out of
Sacramento |
TV
show about the Historic Region of the Delta, including Snug Harbor, and
the cities of Isleton, Rio Vista,
Walnut
Grove and Locke. Includes fishing tips from Snug Harbor patrons,
info on the Snuggle Inns, etc. Photos are of Nicky with the Producer
and KVIE cameraman, and Gene as he's catching a fish while the camera was
rolling!! |
Feb, April and June 2002 and Oct. 27 &29, 2001
*"How to Fish" segment filmed at Snug Harbor
featuring show Host and Snug Harbor patrons continues to rerun due to
popular demand |
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PassageMaker Magazine |
Great 20-page feature article about the
Historic Region of the Delta, including a large aerial Snug Harbor photo,
and information about Rio Vista, Isleton, Ryde, Walnut Grove and Locke (no
link available) Copy of article in Snug Harbor office, or buy the
magazine at the office! |
Nov/Dec 2001 issue |
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San Francisco Chronicle |
 Still
our favorite one....Article
by Tom Stienstra, his "Outdoors" section.
"Delta island delivers the goods" is the title. Click on
the link button to see scanned version of article or use link below to go
to the Chronicle Online version: |
*Oct. 4, 2001* |
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http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2001/10/04/SP72126.DTL |
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San Jose Mercury |
Article about the Delta, including photo of
Snug Harbor as a great place to stay |
June 24, 2001 |
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Sorry, no free links available, as the SJ Mercury
and CCTimes charges for viewing archived articles |
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http://www.sacbee.com/ourtown/discover/saccounty2001/p39.htm |
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Contra Costa Times |
Same article about the Delta, including Snug
Harbor info and photo |
June 24, 2001 |
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River News Herald |
Article about Snug Harbor's award for "2001
Best Small Park" as awarded by the Calif. Travel Park Assoc. (no
link available) |
May, 2001 |
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Bay Area Backroads |
TV show about the Delta, including Snug Harbor
and places to eat, things to do in the Delta |
First shown Nov 18, 2000, many reruns since
then! June 2002 |
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RV Journal Article on the
Delta |
Article about the Historic Region of the Delta and use of
RVs in the Delta |
June, 2000 |
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Sac Bee |
Two-part feature series about the California
Delta and houseboating, including Snug Harbor photos, places to go and
things to see and eat in the area |
Travel Section Feature |
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http://www.sacbee.com/travel/shorttrips/delta1.html |
June 11, 2000 |
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http://www.sacbee.com/travel/shorttrips/delta2.html |
June 18, 2000 |
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Yachtsman
Magazine article "Snug on Steamboat Slough" by Hal Schell |
Winter, 1999 |
