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

Beat the Heat: Keeping Cool While Camping

While camping, you can expect to experience all four seasons in the course of one weekend! When it gets hot, and there’s no electricity or air conditioning unit to cool things down, how do you ensure you don’t sweat bucketloads? Lucky for you, I have plenty of tips for keeping cool while camping. In Vancouver, …

DIY Biodegradable Bar Soap For Camping

When it comes to using toiletries and beauty products while camping, the simpler, the better. This biodegradable soap for camping is perfect for DIYers who want to embrace simple beauty and its return to nature. I’ve been making my own plant-based and vegan soaps for many years. Over on Garden Therapy, I share many fancy …

DIY Outdoor Citronella Candles for Camping

If you’re going camping, the mosquitoes will be there right alongside you. Do your best to prevent bug bites while chilling out at the campsite with these homemade outdoor citronella candles. Once upon a time, I bought a pack of cheap citronella candles. And boy, did they ever STINK! I put them in a bin …

The Best Firewood for Camping (And How Much You Actually Need)

If you want to have the best campfire, you’re going to need the right wood! Today I’m talking about the best firewood for camping so you can have little smoke, lots of heat, and a slow burn. Camping just wouldn’t be the same without sitting around the campfire. You just haven’t camped if you haven’t …

10 Wildflower Names Every Camper Should Know

Part of enjoying the great outdoors is knowing what you’re appreciating. If you’re anything like me, that means stopping to admire all the beautiful wildflowers that pop up in the most unexpected places. Here are some of the most popular wildflower names you should be acquainted with throughout North America. 10 Must-Know Wildflower Names An …

Lemon and Pine Biodegradable Dish Soap Recipe for Camping

Nobody wants to do dishes while camping, but it’s got to be done! While we’re enjoying the great outdoors, we want to treat it with as much respect as possible. This means making sure we’re leaving as small of a footprint as we can. Biodegradable dish soap is a good place to start! Over on …

How to Care for Camping Cookware

Eating in the great outdoors is certainly a unique treat. Cooking utensils are a very important (and sometimes annoying) part of camping. If you want them to last until next season, you will have to know how to care for camping cookware. If you’re just starting out, chances are your cookware is nothing fancy. I …

Camping First Aid Kit Must-Haves

Sometimes cuts and scrapes can become a part of the camping experience. Bummer! Though most camping injuries are minor and do not require emergency medical attention, it is important to keep your camping first aid kit stocked with the right essentials so that you can keep wounds clean and dry and avoid infection. The number …

How to Prevent Mold Build-Up in Tents

Anyone who has ever had to deal with mold in their tent knows how annoying it can be, especially if you suffer from mold allergies. Mold can ruin a camping trip by making the place you sleep miserable and possibly dangerous. Prevent mold build-up in tents with these simple tips. One of the most common …

10 Ways to Exercise While Camping

You can head out into the woods and still get your daily workout in. Here are some ways to exercise while camping to both enjoy your time with Mother Nature and keep your muscles moving! I’m not going to lie, I am the exact opposite of a gym rat. I like to get my exercise …

How to Prevent Forest Fires While Camping

Without a doubt, forest fires are becoming an increasingly alarming issue for many states and provinces. Do your part as a nature lover by following proper safety and learn how to prevent forest fires while camping. I like campfires as much as the next girl. Camping doesn’t feel complete unless I’ve had at least one …

Beneficial Herbs for Camping (Plus 8 Herbal Camping Recipes!)

When surrounded by all of nature’s glory, it feels good to return to natural methods to help relieve pain, keep cool, and even keep the bugs at bay. These herbs for camping and their uses will make your camping trip that much better! While we often think of camping as a relaxing time, sometimes you …