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Snug Harbor and
Delta News! The California Delta is becoming a
destination place not only for those who want quiet getaways or great
fishing and boating, but also for media-types who see the potential for
interesting and informative articles and TV Shows. Snug Harbor has
been included or featured in the following newspaper articles, magazines
and TV shows over the past few years. We provide links as available.
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Media |
Description |
Date first published/aired |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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! |
May, 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 |