Trip planning

Summer is camping season, but this year is different—especially for those of us in eastern parts of Canada and the US. It's been a very dry spring, sparking massive wildfires that continue to burn and blow smoke over a huge swath of North America and even right across...

So you're planning a camping trip... But for how long? Shorter trips are great for weekend getaways, but what if you're not sure about taking extra time off for another day or two...or three, or four? It's a hard decision to make, we know. A short trip can be just...

It can be a lot of fun to plan a camping trip, but one mistake campers often make is waiting too long to book their campsites. Given the increasing popularity of camping and the limited availability of campsites at popular destinations, booking your campsite as soon...

So you have a new puppy, and you're planning to go camping. What could go wrong? It's hard enough dealing with a puppy at home, but at a campsite, you'll have to be even more prepared and attentive to your pup. Puppies are generally known for being absolutely...

When it comes to honeymoons, most of us think of exotic destinations with a romantic atmosphere and lots of pampering. Going camping may not be your traditional type of honeymoon vacation, but it can certainly be a unique and unforgettable way to start your life...

Anticipating an upcoming camping trip can be a lot of fun, but packing? Not so much! Like it or not, you're going to have figure out exactly what you need—right down to the last sock—and put it altogether in a way that's practical and portable. When it comes to...

Bored at camp? Why not try a board game? If you're camping with friends or family, you're bound to have some downtime between activities or meals, around the campfire, or during rainy days where you'll need something to do. You could play classics like Settlers of...

Going on a camping trip is a great excuse to kick back, relax, and enjoying some drinks with friends and family. If you're up for some extra fun, why not play some camping drinking games? As long as everyone is of legal drinking age and drinks responsibly, these games...

If I had it my way, I'd go camping a lot more than I do now. But alas, real life doesn't work that way. Besides having to actually maintain a job to make a living, planning and preparing for camping trips also takes a lot of time and energy. How often we go camping As...

Have you ever planned a camping trip, expecting to have fun and relax, only to find yourself feeling completely beat most of the time? You're not the only one! It's true that camping and be pretty exhausting. But why? You had to wake up early to leave If you've got a...

When planning a trip, it’s very normal to become completely preoccupied with everything you think yo should bring—rather than what not to bring camping. Unfortunately, this is often how people end up bringing too much stuff. Packing for any kind of trip is hard. It’s...

Although we don’t own a dog ourselves, we’ve certainly camped with people who do—and along the way, we’ve learned a thing or two about how to keep your dog warm while camping. If you’re going to take your dog or puppy on a camping trip, it’s important to make the trip...

There are tons of great daytime activities you can enjoy on your camping trips, but you can still have a lot of fun after the sun goes down. To offer you a bit of inspiration for planning your next trip, here are 19 things to do while camping at night. 1. Reflect on...

Ah, camping. It’s a lot easier to fantasize about than it is to figure out how to plan the perfect camping trip, am I right? I used to think camping was simple. Boy, was I wrong! Ross and I have spent countless hours researching, contemplating, planning, and testing...