By Sakthi. Summer is a happy time for everyone. For parents who have kids, a perfect day trip is a short drive from home (1-2 hrs) that involves mild hiking and a few kid friendly rides and some scenic photo spots. Scenic Caves Nature Adventures is a great match for such requirements. What is Scenic Caves Nature Adventures? Scenic Caves is an outdoor … [Read more...]
Rainy day hack for your Eureka bug shelter
By David Bain, Kitchener. What do you do on those days during your camping trip when the wind blows the rain sideways? We love our Eureka tarp and bug shelter....but sometimes getting 4 guys under the tarp and keeping your gear nice and dry (not to mention blocking a cold wind off the lake) can be a priority! Our solution is to use 2 sil-nylon tarps and a bunch of clamps from … [Read more...]
8 Car Camping Etiquettes to Follow
Is a long rocky canoe portage with dehydrated food not your thing? Car camping is one of the best ways to enjoy the great outdoors without all the fuss and work involved in planning a backcountry trip. We are lucky to live in a province that offers Parks with tent and trailer sites and many interesting features including sandy beaches, great fishing, hiking trails, canoeing … [Read more...]
10 Things to Take While Camping with Small Children
Camping is a great vacation option for families with young children, it’s an economical choice, eco-conscious and develops a love of nature in young people. In an age where children spend more time on their devices than ever before, a camping trip allows some rare screen free time and a chance to connect as a family. When we took our toddler on his first camping trip we chose … [Read more...]
5 Lessons I Learned When My Husband Was Late Returning Home from a Backcountry Trip
My husband James and his best friend Dan set out this weekend to bushwhack in the Kawartha Highlands. It reminded me of some valuable safety lessons I learned as the partner of an avid backcountry camper. Before their last canoe trip into Algonquin, my husband gave me the usual “our route is X and we’ll be out no later than Y pm” speech. I listened with half my attention as I … [Read more...]
