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 …
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 …
Best Sleep Camping
Do you have trouble sleeping while camping? While some people may have some of the best sleeps of their life out in the wild, others aren’t always as lucky. Those who already find it hard to sleep at home will have an even more difficult time falling asleep while camping. However, I am a firm …
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 …
Car Camping 101: How to Have a Successful Trip
Being able to get up and go is such a privilege. Some of my favourite camping trips have been impromptu weekend road trips where I decided to pack up and leave the very same day. What I love most about car camping is how easy and affordable it is. I don’t have to worry about …
Zero Waste Camping
When we go and visit nature’s home, we have to remember to be a good houseguest. It breaks my heart whenever I find trash or remnants from previous campers when I pull up into the site. We must remember to not only appreciate the outdoors when we camp, but to respect it as well. That …
