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

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 …

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 …

Chasing Waterfalls at Nairn Falls Provincial Park | Campsite Review

Just a couple of hours north of Vancouver, you can escape to the wild peacefulness of Nairn Falls. Whether you’re looking to hike or relax in the hammock, you can get your nature-fill camping at this provincial park. For my most recent mother-daughter camping trip, my mom and I headed north to Nairn Falls. As …

Tenting at Ruckle Provincial Park

Let the ocean soothe you to sleep and watch for whales while you sip your morning coffee at this pristine campsite. Ideal for tenters looking for a holiday of relaxation, Ruckle Provincial Park is one of the must-visit parks in all of BC. I knew going to Ruckle Provincial Park was a gamble. With only …

Forest Bathing at Golden Ears Provincial Park

Every Vancouverite knows the mad dash when it comes to reserving a provincial campsite. I set my alarm nice and early at 6:45 AM, opened the laptop I placed next to my bed the night prior, signed in to my account, and rubbed the sleep from my eyes. Golden Ears Provincial Park was next on …

Porteau Cove Provincial Park

Ever since I moved to Vancouver, I’ve been trying to get a campsite at Porteau Cove Provincial Park. Right on the water and only 38 km North of Vancouver, it’s an easy and beautiful getaway from the city. Situated on the eastern shore of Howe Sound, you sometimes forget you’re looking at the ocean with …