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Year 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"
Read MoreGifts for Travellers and Their Dogs
We all have that one friend or family member that is difficult to shop for but if they’re a road trip warrior with a dog (or several), we have got you covered. So if you’re looking for gifts to buy your travelling friend or their dog, the pack and I put our heads together and came up … Continue reading "Gifts for Travellers and Their Dogs"
Read MoreShoe Review: Arc’teryx Aerios FL Mid Gore-Tex Light Hiking Shoe
A good pair of hiking boots or shoes can make the difference between exploring new terrain and hobbling into camp cursing every decision you’ve ever made that brought you to that moment in time. My last pair of boots were heavy-duty, and while they were sturdy it felt like I was walking around in a … Continue reading "Shoe Review: Arc’teryx Aerios FL Mid Gore-Tex Light Hiking Shoe"
Read MoreBest Camp Coffee Makers
I love coffee. I love everything about it: the way it smells as it grinds, that whiff when you open the container, the way if wafts around you like a gentle hug in the morning. And let’s not forget the first sip of the day that makes waking up worthwhile. This is especially true when … Continue reading "Best Camp Coffee Makers"
Read MoreDog Friendly Breweries and Wineries
Updated October 18, 2020 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 MoreTravel in the Time of Covid
Jack’s Last Road Trip
I don’t think that anyone anticipated the upheaval that COVID-19 would end up causing. I know I didn’t when we set out from home in early March. I wasn’t worried since for me the whole point of going on vacation is staying away from people and with three dogs, especially an 80 lbs meathead, no … Continue reading "Jack’s Last Road Trip"
Read MoreThe Past Few Months
Like most people, the past few months have been a bit chaotic for us. Unlike most people, the chaos started back in September when a six-week renovation on my kitchen and bathroom turned into an almost six-month ordeal. We were able to sneak in one quick trip into the United States at the beginning of … Continue reading "The Past Few Months"
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