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Dog Friendly Breweries and Wineries
Updated April 5, 2021 I love being able to take a break from travelling to enjoy a locally-made beverage and even better is finding a brewery that allows dogs. More rare than the dog friendly brewery is a dog friendly winery. It is such a fun way to experience the local atmosphere and support an … Continue reading "Dog Friendly Breweries and Wineries"
Read MoreHiking Algonquin Provincial Park
Algonquin Provincial Park was founded in 1893 and was the first provincial park in Ontario. It is 7 635 square kilometres (or just over 4 771 miles for my American friends) of forests, bogs, rivers, and lakes. The vast majority of the park can only be explored on foot or by canoe. An extensive network … Continue reading "Hiking Algonquin Provincial Park"
Read MoreWelcome to the Newest Member of the Pack
So there I was, diligently working on my computer (which means I was online shopping for stuff I don’t need) when my phone rang. “We have a beagle-pug puppy that needs a home.” What? I’m on my way. And that my friends (in summary) was how I came to meet Lilly. I drove to her … Continue reading "Welcome to the Newest Member of the Pack"
Read MoreTrangia Stove Review
I looked for a long time before I purchased my Trangia stove. My criteria for a camping stove were quite simple: I needed something that was quick to set up, easy to maintain, had minimum parts that could break, and was simple to use since my brain isn’t always working after a long day of … Continue reading "Trangia Stove Review"
Read MoreFavourite Homemade Dog Treats
These homemade dog treats made with rolled oats are quick and easy to whip up anytime. Even better, these are Leo’s favourite treats by far. I hate recipes that begin with the rambling preamble so I’ll save that for the end. Ingredients 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour (or ground large-flake oats) *see Notes on … Continue reading "Favourite Homemade Dog Treats"
Read MoreEssential Road Trip Food
Part of the fun of road trips is finding new places to eat and discovering local delicacies. However, the cost can quickly add up: $10 a meal for three meals a day can eat away at your food budget (see what I did there?). If you are camping, the closest restaurant may be nowhere near … Continue reading "Essential Road Trip Food"
Read MoreHappy Gotcha Day King!
January 27 is a big day for the AdventureDawgs house: it’s King’s second Gotcha Day. That’s right. Two years ago I brought this meathead home and it has been a wild ride ever since. He lost his balls…errrrr I mean he was neutered, developed dog-aggression protecting his pack, stared into a bean, camped on the … Continue reading "Happy Gotcha Day King!"
Read MoreYear in Review: 2020
It goes without saying: no one could have predicted the chaos that was 2020. The year started innocently enough. Sure there was talk about a nasty bug going around but it sounded like the usual hoopla any time anything stronger than the sniffles makes an appearance. Our road trip season started in March. Other than … Continue reading "Year in Review: 2020"
Read MoreLake Superior Provincial Park
Of all the parks we have had the opportunity to explore over the years, Lake Superior Provincial Park in Ontario has got to be one of my favourites. There’s just something about Lake Superior that appeals to me; from the wide-open waters to the towering rock, I just love this place. Lake Superior comes by … Continue reading "Lake Superior Provincial Park"
Read MoreBest Hiking and Camping Gadgets
Let’s face it: we all know that person that can’t unplug even when they’re smack dab in the middle of the Great Outdoors. Luckily for those people, there is now a wide selection of solar-powered camping gear, portable battery packs for camping, and all manner of cases to protect your valuable electronics from whatever Mother … Continue reading "Best Hiking and Camping Gadgets"
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