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My Simple Process for Planning Backcountry Hiking Trips

Planning a backcountry trip can take a lot of coordination, there are many details that need to be considered. This is how I plan a backcountry trip to Ontario Parks or National Parks that allow reservations ahead of time. Transportation You need to make sure you consider transportation to your backcountry access point. Many people drive to their backcountry access points but there are also sometimes busses available from nearby cities. It’s important to research what is available. Some sites...

Camping Food - Rice and Beans

Easy Backcountry Camping Kitchen and Meal Ideas

People always ask how and what I eat when backcountry camping. There are tons of options! Here are some of the solutions I use when backcountry camping when looking for simple and easy meals.  Breakfast For breakfast instant oatmeal is an easy option. You can either purchase instant oatmeal packets in whatever flavour you want or prepare homemade options where you can add nuts, seeds, cinnamon, chocolate or whatever other toppings you enjoy! If I am using instant oatmeal packets...

Lake and Dog

Useful Tips for Camping with Dogs

When you go camping with your dog it’s important to keep a couple of things in mind to keep things safe and enjoyable for your dog and other animals. Keep them on a leash There are lots of animals in forests and it’s important to keep your dog safe from them. There are bears, rattle snakes, wolves and more animals in forests that can easily hurt your dog. Even a squirrel can hurt a dog in certain situations. In addition...

Algonquin Camping Equipment

Essential Backcountry Gear for an Amazing Summer Camping Trip

When I first started backcountry camping I made a lot of assumptions about what to pack and what to leave behind. After going on multiple trips I have gotten an idea of what is necessary, what is nice to have, and what is not needed. Here is what I pack when camping in the Summer. These lists also change based on the different times of the year and what area you are camping in. Sleep Shelter (tent, hammock, bivy, tarp…)...

Centennial Ridges Lookout
Kayak on the shore of an island

Activities to Do When Camping at Killbear Provincial Park

Killbear Provincial Park is one of my favourite places for front-country camping. I have gone to Killbear every year since I was born and I never run out of things to do there. Hiking Biking Kayaking/ canoeing/ paddleboarding Swimming/ beach day Cliff jumping Sunsets Interpretive center Hiking There are many places to Hike at Killbear. There are 3 marked trails aside from the bike and walking path. The longest is 3 KM. Killbear also has numerous trails that are unmarked....

Algonquin Solo Campsite

Solo Camping: How and Why You Need to Try It

I occasionally like to plan a solo camping trip and many people ask me why I would want to go camping alone. Although it can be less exciting and social than a group camping trip there are definitely benefits and reasons why you should try solo camping. Why do you solo camp? Do what you want, when you want Not to sound selfish, but you can do what you want when you want. You don’t need to compromise on your...

Lake Superior Campsite

What You Need to Know Before Your First (Frontcountry) Camping Trip

Have you ever gone camping? I know many people who haven’t or who I have needed to convince to go with me on their first trip and many of them didn’t know what to expect. Keep in mind your experience may differ based on the time of year, location, people you go with, and your reasoning for going but this is a general guide to what I find people have the most questions about for a first front-country or car...

Landscape Painting

How to Connect to Nature from Home When Unable to Get Outside

Have you ever wanted to spend time outside, exploring, or going on some sort of adventure but were unable to for some reason? There are many reasons you may not be able to go out, maybe the weather is bad or you don’t have enough time to really go where you want. Lately, there have been many closures of public spaces, limitations to travel, and general nervousness when going out in response to current events. This has allowed me to...

Backcountry lookout

Four Reasons You Will Love Backcountry (Hiking) Camping

There are so many reasons to go on a backcountry hiking trip. You can see places you can’t get to by car, you get to experience a new level of peace and quiet, you can reset your mind and you can build towards future backcountry goals.  Unbelievable views When backcountry hiking you can see the most amazing views and beautiful scenes in nature. I have always loved hiking and going to beautiful places but when backcountry camping it was a...