One of our readers asked us for tips and advice for camping with her newborn who is only 6 months old. We thought the most qualified ones to answer this question would be the fellow mommy campers who have actually experienced what its like to explore the outdoors with their newborns. So we asked some of our mommy camping readers to share their experiences and tips with … [Read more...]
Logos Land Resort & Campground: A Slice of Heaven and History!
My family and I discovered this little slice of Heaven and history known as Logos Land purely by accident. My wife, two daughters and I have always enjoyed camping trips within the glorious confines of our 19-foot home away from home. In the summer of 2007, we booked a weekend trip on a larch; ‘up the Ottawa Valley’ to Logos Land Resort and Campground. I had seen the big … [Read more...]
Camping with kids
Camping with kids is a lot different than camping with your buddies. A case of beer and a deck of cards is unceremoniously replaced by sippy cups and lost teddy bears and let's face it, kids aren't great at sleeping to begin with- throw in a sleeping bag and some strange forest sounds and you got yourself an all-nighter of the unfun variety. Read on for our survival guide for … [Read more...]
Camping Safely in Ontario – ‘The Bear Country’
Ursus americanus are extremely powerful omnivores which strike fear in the hearts of any outdoor enthusiast who has encountered one. These ultimate predators are true survivors - adaptable and intelligent and possess the strength to take down a bison. The black bear, for the very fact that they possess the power to kill a human, warrant the full respect of those who spend time … [Read more...]
Tips for booking an Ontario Parks campsite
Updated: May 2018. Five tips (plus one) for booking an Ontario Parks campsite Have you booked your camping trip yet? I know, I know…. Winter still seems to have an icy grip on the province. But that means it is exactly the time to start planning your camping trips. This isn’t news to a lot of campers who have a lot of experience venturing into Ontario parks. Over at Sometimes … [Read more...]