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 …
Backyard Camping: How to Set Up a Fun Overnight Camping Excursion in Your Yard
Have you ever tried backyard camping? It’s a fun way to introduce your family to the world of camping or to have a quick and fun experience outdoors. Plus, it’s an easy way to avoid crowded campgrounds and to spend some quality time with the family. There are a ton of positives to camping in …
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 Cooking Essentials
Gearing up for your first camping trip but aren’t quite certain of all the camping cooking essentials that you’re going to need? No worries, I’ve got you covered. I’ve gone camping so many times and packed (and overpacked) so many things that I have worked it down to a science! I’ve narrowed it down to …
The Ultimate Guide to Camping with Pets
One of the best things about camping is the flexibility it offers to bring our furry best friend with us. I hated having to leave my dog, Meatball, at home and often struggled to find an available pet sitter or a kennel I liked. Unlike flying in a plane or staying in a hotel, there …
Easy Camping Lunch Ideas
Sometimes, no strike that, almost all of the time, you want to keep your meal prep at the campsite on the simple side. That is especially true when it comes to lunch. I find that even at home, lunch often gets the short end of the stick and is one of the meals we tend …
Off-Grid Camping and the Joy of Disconnection
Say goodbye to hookups and amenities, busy campsites, and head out into the backcountry! Off-grid camping is truly a different form of camping that allows you to be fully surrounded by nature and nothing else. True camping means no cell phone service, right? For some, the appeal is the low cost compared to other campsites. …
How to Use Solar Power for Camping
I try to approach all of my camping trips with an eco-conscious mindset. It is a time for us to connect with the outdoors and I want to ensure I show my appreciation to mother nature when I am there. There are so many ways we can make a camping trip greener. Your “footprint” isn’t …
Cooking for Large Groups
Camping solo or with your immediate family is always a great idea, but what happens when you extend that invite to a larger pool of people? With a large camping group, you are sure to never have a dull moment! While it’s certain to be a great time, figuring out camp cooking for large groups …
