Mosquitos, flies, ants, wasps, spiders, moths…bugs can sure be a pain when it comes to camping. Of course, being in the outdoors we are guaranteed to come across many bugs. After all, we are the ones visiting their homes! But sometimes they can get a little overwhelming, especially when they come to bite us or are …
Camping in the Rain: How to Stay Dry and Have a Good Time
If you’re anything like me, my eyes are glued to the weather app in the coming weeks before a camping trip. Every day I hope that the little storm cloud will change into a happy sun and boast good weather. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. However, I never let a case of bad weather …
The Ultimate Campfire Cooking Guide
Is it just me or does food taste 10x better while camping? I don’t know if it is because we are exhausted and hungry from outdoor activities or because we appreciate the extra effort that it takes to make a meal. When it comes to camp food, campfire cooking holds a special place in my …
BC Camping Guide: How to Find a Campsite With or Without a Reservation
Anyone who comes to BC knows exactly why we call it Beautiful British Columbia. Everywhere you go, there are mountains to climb and trails to explore. It is an outdoor lover’s paradise. Every year, more and more people head out camping in BC. Even as a seasoned camper myself, it can be hard to find …
Easy Kabobs for Camping: 10 Simple Shish Kabob Recipes
Move aside hotdogs, there’s a new easy camping meal in town. Shish kabobs by far are one of the easiest and tastiest meals to grill over the campfire. When it comes to cooking while camping, I want things to be as simple as possible. This means I try to prepare as much as I can …
Backyard Camping: How to Set Up a Fun Overnight Camping Excursion in Your Yard
Have you ever tried backyard camping? It’s a fun way to introduce your family to the world of camping or to have a quick and fun experience outdoors. Plus, it’s an easy way to avoid crowded campgrounds and to spend some quality time with the family. There are a ton of positives to camping in …
The Best Classic S’more Recipe + 10 Delicious Variations
When I think of camping, I think of three things: nature, campfires, and S’MORES. What is a camping trip without marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers? While it is easy to go out to the store and grab all these supplies before you head out, they will just be your average s’more. I have the best …
How to Maintain Social Distancing While Camping
Many summer plans have drastically changed or been cancelled, with borders closed and governments urging us to stay as close to home as possible. More people are flocking outside to go on walks and to visit local parks and beaches in order to get outside and enjoy the fresh summer air. Most people will be …
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
While these cookies may be every dad’s favourite, they may be on to something here. Oatmeal raisin cookies give the satisfaction of sweetness but also have a delicious spice to them that make them a more unique cookie than the classic chocolate chip. They can definitely thank pumpkin pie spice for that one! Along with …
Grilled Herb-Rubbed, Bone-In Pork Chops
Chop, chop, let’s get to it! Believe it or not, pork chops can be tender, delicious, and juicy. The key to good pork chops is to make sure they are perfectly cooked and have lots of flavour. This herb mixture is the perfect combination to excite your tastebuds. And by grilling them, you get that …
The Best Camping Chairs
All of us that love to camp know that all camp chairs are not created equal. I love camping though and I am all about finding the best camping chairs to make our trips to the great outdoors a little more comfortable. Unfortunately, I have had may camp chairs give out on me mid-trip, even …
Camping with Kids
Family camping trips produce some of the fondest childhood memories. While I wish I camped more as a child with my family, I am thrilled I can give my son plenty of camping memories to look back on. It is my hope that it instills a love for the activity that he will pass on …
