Camping & RVing
First time RV’er Lessons learnt!
As a first time RV’er I was about to enter a whole new world I knew nothing about! It was so far away from my usual overnight hikes or walk in camping scenarios that I had no idea what to expect – but it was exciting!
The first lesson happened fast- it turns out that planning ahead is the key! You cannot just decide a week out you’ll hit the road a... Continue Reading
What is Canadian Camping Week?
Courtesy of BC Lodging Campgrounds and Association, Loon Bay RV Resort
This week, I attended the launch of the inaugural... Continue Reading
Kayak Camping in British Columbia’s Gulf Islands
We launched from Island View Beach on a windy but clear day and made good time across to D’Arcy Island where we spent the first night. As we rounded the last bend of the channel between Little D’Arcy Island and entered the bay at the National Park on D’Arcy Island, the wind died. We rested and warmed ourselves in the sun on the beach before we set up camp. Continue Reading
Kayaking in the Gulf Islands
Whistler Fun with Kids (Without Hitting the Slopes)
Recently our family had the chance to head up to Whistler in the early summer for a quick day trip. We don’t ski or snowboard, so we were looking for fun activities we could enjoy off the slopes. Here are a few activities we enjoyed.
... Continue ReadingCamping on a budget
Camping is simple- food and gear!
Camping in B.C.’s great outdoors is still a totally do-able a... Continue Reading
Keep camping food cool and safe
Empty containers are great for ice in a cooler
Even with the improvements that have been made to make coolers more e... Continue Reading
RVing in BC’s Okanagan with a Canine Companion
Lake Okanagan Provincial Park, located between Peachland and Summerland, is rimmed by a swim-safe beach and canopied by lush deciduous trees. It's divided into two parts. The sites in the South section snuggle together on a lake-shore jetty and those in the North terrace are on a tree-covered hillside. Continue Reading
Kalli ready for RVing
Lists: The Key to Successful Family Camping
Camp Is Set Up…Let’s Enjoy!
Maps, driving directions, packing lists, playlists – these are the fodder for a good road and camping trip. Here are some (more…)
... Continue ReadingTips to Keeping Mosquito Free
Annoying pesky mosquito
Besides being the all time summer pest to most, it is a fly. Generally there are three types, with more than 3,000 species:
1.“Ades” or better known as floodwater mosquitoes lay their eggs in early spring ... Continue Reading
