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

Hiking Packing List | Essentials for Beginner Hikers

Have a case of wanderlust? It’s time for a hike! Prepare for hiking season with my essential hiking packing list—a comprehensive guide for beginner hikers. Use this list for a safe and enjoyable hike wherever you may wander.  Tolkien famously said, “Not all who wander are lost.” An amble into nature can do wonders for …

Road Trip Essentials for the Whole Family

Before taking off on your next adventure, ensure you have the essentials down! I have all the road trip essentials you’ll need to keep the whole family happy until the very end of your trip. Learn important car checks and essential packing items to ensure an amazing drive, no matter where the road takes you.  …

19 Space Saving Camping Organization Ideas

Have you ever had to squeeze the last bit of your camping gear into your car? Had barely enough room in the backseat for the kids or the dog? If you struggle with getting your packing gear to fit or can never find anything when you need it the most, it may be time to …

Herbs that Keep Mosquitoes Away (Must-Try Camping Hack!)

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Tick Safety: How to Avoid Tick Bites in the Woods

Getting a tick bite can quickly ruin a fun camping trip. But that doesn’t need to be the case! Avoid worrying about tick bites by getting acquainted with these prevention tips and steps for safe tick removal. When having fun camping and enjoying nature, it’s easy to forget that some not-so-fun things can happen. One …

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 …