Camping & RVing

• RVing with our Canine Companion – Preparing for Our Journey to the Okanagan, BC

  

  Kalli ready for RVing

  When our suitcases come out of the closet, our Schnauzer, Kalli, goes into panic mode. She neurotically shakes, scurries and gives us the occasional whimper. There’s no need for conversation. Her pleading brown eyes ... Continue Reading

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• 3 Stress Savers When Prepping For A Camping Trip

  

  Pack efficiently…stress free

  After a long winter hibernation, opening the door to Spring’s warm weather releases an instantaneous sense of gained freedom.  Finally I can go outside and not get wet or freeze! It doesn’t take st... Continue Reading

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• 3 Spring Fishing Spots in BC

  

  Fishing at Muncho Lake. Photo: Destination BC/Albert Normandin

  Spring is here and no more alarm clocks! Instead I am awakened each day to the discordant symphony of birds outside my window.  It is an invigorating sign that warm weather is coming and an opportunity to go away on the Easter long weekend. The start of spring camping! Yahoo…I love being in the outdoors! When I return back to work after spending a weekend in n... Continue Reading

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• RV Adventure Part 2: Reserving the Campsite

  

  Where to RV in the winter

  So the W family has decided to take the plunge and go RVing, for the first time, in winter. With our RV booked (more…)

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• 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…)

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• Tips 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

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• Honeydew and Pikas: Traveling with (Potentially) Carsick Kids

  Motion sickness can strike even the toughest of children.

  Recently our family took a trip up to Christina Lake from Vancouver (about 7 hours’ drive) and thought we had everything covered.

  Now, if you don’t have small kids, or you’re the type of parent who has already nailed this, please feel free to skip ahead.

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