Don’t let mosquitoes ruin another beautiful night under the stars. This simple camping hack shows you how to burn herbs that keep mosquitoes away naturally. You should be able to enjoy your peaceful night mosquito-free! I despise mosquitoes. And I know I’m not alone in that not-so-hot take. Mosquitoes have a nasty habit of ruining …
High-Protein Oatmeal Recipe for Camping
Ditch the instant pouches or the plain and boring oats. Add pizazz to your camping oatmeal with mashed bananas, zesty turmeric, chocolate protein powder, fresh blueberries, and more. This is the ultimate high-protein oatmeal recipe, perfect for campers! I don’t know about you, but breakfast tends to be at the bottom of my priorities while …
Stay Warm With These 15 Winter Camping Tips
Winter camping isn’t as hard as you may think! When you come in prepared, it can be easy to stay warm while camping so you can enjoy the quiet of the off-season. Here are some of my tried and true winter camping tips so you never catch a chill! If you’ve never tried cold weather …
26 of the Best Vancouver Camping Spots (No-Ferry Required!)
Nestled between mountains and the ocean, the Vancouver area is home to many wonderful campsites for all campers. Whether you’re looking to tent for a couple of days on the weekend or want to hunker down in your 5th wheel for a month, there’s an amazing campsite waiting for you. Find some of the best …
Harrison Lake Camping Review: Bear Creek
Not quite a provincial park and not quite a private campground, Harrison Lake camping is one of those hidden gems for campers in the lower mainland. Here’s everything you need to know about reserving a site, what to expect when you get there, and if it’s worth booking! Do you remember how hard it was …
25 Inventive Dollar Store Camping Hacks
When you’re camping on a budget, the dollar store has plenty of amazing products you can bring with you on your trip to the great outdoors. This list covers some of the best products you can find as well as the best dollar store camping hacks you may not have thought of! The dollar store …
Quick S’more Rice Krispies Recipe (+Variations to Try!)
In under 10 minutes, you can prep for your camping trip ahead with these delicious s’more Rice Krispies squares. They make for a delicious, simple, and budget-friendly treat while you sit back and relax outdoors. When it comes to camping, I love making quick treats. My kiddo and I always are looking for a sweet …
Stave Lake Camping Review: Kearsley Creek
Located just a hop, skip, and jump from Vancouver, Kearsley Creek campground at Stave Lake is one of the best camping spots that’s probably not on your radar! Here’s everything you need to know about what it’s like to camp at Stave West Camping. Stave Lake is one of those hidden delights. It’s easy to …
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 …
Forest Bathing: Eco-Meditation for the Soul
Forest bathing does what Western medicine can’t: it heals the soul. Could this immersive experience be the answer to modern-day burnout? Explore the health benefits of forest bathing and the science behind the exercise to decide for yourself. Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, offers an antidote to our indoor lifestyles. The practice began in Japan in …
Tenting Oceanside: Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
As Vancouver Island’s most sought-after provincial park, Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park is one of the hardest camping reservations to snag. But if you’re lucky enough to book a spot, you’re in for a real treat this camping season! When my mom told me she wanted to join me on one of my camping trips, I …
Camping Crafts for Kids: 12 Nature-Inspired Ideas!
Nature inspires! Harness its power to create beautiful works of art with these camping crafts for kids. These crafts are engaging, kid-friendly, and inspired by the natural world. Incorporate them into your next camping trip for a bit of creative expression! Creativity doesn’t take vacations! In fact, a camping trip is only going to get …
