The backcountry is home to all sorts of different animals and insects.
It’s important to respect their habitat, give them they space they need, and follow best practices for minimizing encounters with them.
Spiders? Inside your tent? NO THANKS!!! It's enough to put you off from camping altogether. Many spiders are harmless, but some species of spiders can cause serious pain and itching when their venom is injected into the skin. Spiders you'll want to steer clear of in...
Nobody wants to find a snake in their tent...let alone anywhere near their campsite! While snakes can be fascinating to observe from a distance, being surprised by one that gets too close can be a frightening (and potentially dangerous) experience. Remember, you're in...
Nothing is more annoying than a bee (or a hornet or wasp) buzzing around camp while you're trying to cook, eat, or relax. If you're brave, you'll probably try to swat them away. If you're scared, you'll probably try to run away from them. And if you're unaware, you...
Moose are beautifully impressive animals, and Algonquin Park in Ontario, Canada is home to roughly 3,500 of them. That seems like a lot, but figuring out how to see moose in Algonquin Park can be a challenge all on its own. Why it can be difficult to see moose in...
Summer is camping season, but guess what? It’s also bug season. If you’re looking for the best ways to keep mosquitos away while camping, you’ve come to the right place. We all know that the most obvious way to keep mosquitos away is to cover our bodies in a thick,...