Get creative in fire-building with these fun campfire hacks. You can turn this camping necessity into a wildly good time with practical tips and awe-striking tricks! There’s nothing like gathering around a campfire; the experience is incredibly sensory, with brilliant-coloured flames, crackling wood, and smokey scents. A campfire is also a natural gathering place – …
Winter Camping Essentials: Packing Tips to Stay Safe & Warm
When you’re camping in the great outdoors, you never want to go without; this is especially true during the winter months. Make sure you’re prepared to stay safe and warm with these winter camping essentials. Hardcore campers out there know that there’s no real thing as “camping season.” If you pack and prepare correctly, you …
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 …
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 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 …
Camping Tips to Keep Food Safe from Animals
When we go camping, we have to remember that we’re sharing the great outdoors with many critters, small and large. Keep animals healthy and away from your meals by following these camping tips to keep food safe. Camping is one of the best ways to experience the outdoors. Becoming one with nature is second to …
Plants to Avoid Completely When Camping
Hiking and camping are fun and educational, but not all greenery people encounter is especially friendly or welcoming. Some plants have certain characteristics that are not exactly compatible with human skin or human digestion. Let’s break down some plants to avoid on your next camping trip. Know Before You Go Before you head out camping, …
How to Practice Bear Safety While Camping
Thinking about camping in bear country? Don’t worry one bit! By being a smart camper, you can avoid bears and bears will avoid you. Follow these bear safety rules while camping to keep you and the bears safe. Seeing a bear in the great outdoors is nothing short of magnificent. I am very guilty of …
The Bugs, Bites, and Itches of Camping: Avoid Bugs While Camping Naturally
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 …
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 …
