Tips and tricks for van camping, recipes, and adventures in the Pacific Northwest.

How to Practice Bear Safety While Camping

Thinking about camping in bear country? Don’t worry one bit! By being a smart camper, you can avoid bears and bears will avoid you. Follow these bear safety rules while camping to keep you and the bears safe. Seeing a bear in the great outdoors is nothing short of magnificent. I am very guilty of …

Cheap Camping Supplies: How to Camp on a Budget

Camping is on the rise! Many people are taking up camping as a hobby as it is an affordable way to get away and destress. Getting all the right equipment for camping does cost a few bills, however. Here is how to camp on a budget if you’re just getting started. Camping can be one …

Camping Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules of Being a Good Camper

While camping is a wonderful way to get away from the busy schedule of city living, it doesn’t mean that we can leave our manners behind as well. These camping etiquette tips will help you fit right into your campground so you, and everyone around you, can have a great time outdoors. As a seasoned …

Camping Necessities for a Successful Camping Trip

There is nothing like camping to get upfront and personal with nature, but if you haven’t camped before, you will need a list of what to take on a camping trip. Today, let me break down all the camping necessities you will need for a successful camping trip. While camping is stripping down and reconnecting …

The Bugs, Bites, and Itches of Camping: Avoid Bugs While Camping Naturally

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 …

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 …

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 …