Trip Duration: 3 Days Trip Season: Fall Trip type: Solo backpacking & backcountry camping. Trip Location: Western Uplands Backpacking Trail, Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario. Solo Camping for Piece of Mind By Nick Vardon. I camp often, I’d say I have spent more nights in a tent or under the stars then I have in a hotel. Solo camping however is something I haven’t … [Read more...]
2020 Parks Canada Reservations are now open for Alberta
Online camping reservations for National Parks managed by Parks Canada in Alberta are open starting January the 7th, 2020. The list of parks and reservation open dates are listed below: Banff National Park Online reservation opens: January 8th, 2020 (8AM MST) Campgrounds: Tunnel Mountain Trailer Court Tunnel Mountain Village 1 Tunnel Mountain Village 2 … [Read more...]
Day Trip to Scenic Caves Nature Adventures
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...]
My Winter Camping Experience: Algonquin Mew Lake by Jesus Gallardo
Parks Blogger got in touch with Jesus Gallardo to talk about his recent winter camping trip, and here is what he has to say.. Where did you winter camp recently? and When? My latest camping trip happened during the remembrance day weekend (nov 10-13) and it was at Algonquin park Mew Lake camping ground. Was it on a developed campground? or back … [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...]
