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...for a number of years I was the senior first aid practitioner, safety officer and chaplain to a group of Ventures ages 14 to 18. I insisted that the place be absolutely neat and tidy. I brought a portable rake and saw to it that the whole site was swept of any debris, the fire site be void of...

...okay, okay, okay ---------> not the most pleasant of topics but if you are human well...err...a...toilet or facsimile are things that ya gotta reckon with. Right? I mean...like, there is no way you can avoid the subject mater if you are a camper. Algonquin Park Outback "Thunder Box"...

...that's what camping is all about - isn't it? It's about the awesome experiences we enjoyed; those memories that we packed away somewhere in the back of our mind that brings quiet delight. SHARE WITH US... YOUR AWESOME EXPERIENCES! We could pretend that we are gathered around the campfire...

Camping is meant to be fun, right? I remember a time when is wasn't fun - not at all. But I persevered until I could boast that I was a pro. When I say pro I'm not suggesting perfection or having all the skills that I need -there is something new to learn everyday. BUT, I have learned a...

The theme for the weekend was Star Wars and a 153 youth and adults showed up to join in on the fun. The weather was fantastic as well as the food. There were tents everywhere In group camping - families and gatherings it can be fun to have a theme. I sometimes do this when I solo...

WITH ALL THE DISCUSSION CENTRED AROUND THE BEAR it's a good idea to think about "Rocky Raccoon", the "robber hoods" of the forest. There is a reason why they wear the mask folks. So what is Raccoon Etiquette? It is essentially the same as for bears. It is all about keeping your camp site...

It's time to revisit the Camp Gadget Department... Share your fun ideas with Camp Babblers! Here is a start - hope to see your ideas online real soon. :)

Canada is about to finish the world's longest trail network. Lace up your boots, pump up your tires, ready your paddles, and prepare for 24,000km of adventure. The Trans Canada Trail Aims for The Great Trail to be connected in 2017 for Canada 150. Canada is home to the greatest trail in...

This is what I call a CAMP fire! It will burn for 45 minutes without assistance. Our opening campfire this year featured the Friendship Stick and when we get pictures of that one I'll display it.

I'm suffering a bit from separation anxiety. Separation from the lakes and the rivers and the streams. When that happens or when life is a bit rough I take down a journal and read of some trip I've taken the past. I did that this evening and read this...

Well...it's like this. Darren really liked Scout ["That's my kind of dog."] And I really liked Tripper - I thought that he was really the kind of dog that I could relate to. What to do? Switch of course - as simple as that. So...Darren now has Scout and I have Tripper and we all seem to be...

WITHOUT BOASTING - WE HAVE SOME OF THE FINEST FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL, CONSERVATION, MUNICIPAL PARK SYSTEMS IN THE WORLD... KEEP THEM SAFE, KEEP THEM HEALTHY, USE THEM! :) :happy: :) :happy: :) Winning design University of Waterloo student, Ariana Cuvin, beat 300 other submissions in a...

My Canoe Buddy read my pack barrel. No lie though - "I live my LIFE on purpose!" We checked out Buckskin Lake - the portage [that we didn't take] would be pure hell on a day that the temperatures were in the high 80's. Imagine? Even the Beavers gave up. No...give me the...

When I go tripping I carry my Outbound cook set that consists of a pry pan, a pot, a lid and inside is a small kettle. The set is just fine but every now and then I want a three piece meal and my set doesn't accommodate the same. What to do? I came across this product last year called Portable...

It's always the same... spend an hour cleaning the site of any debris; picking up bottle caps, cutting down old tower guy lines and checking out the site for widow makers and possible puddle areas. Once that is done the camp is set up. My bed sitting room includes solar power, a...

Hi all! Darren here... and today I am interviewing Northern Dancer to learn more about his camp fears. "I understand you just got back from a solo canoe trip into Red Pine Lake Dancer?" "I had a great trip with the usual challenges and fun stuff that one might expect on a canoe trip." "Today...

It was a stormy Monday when I headed out....finally I made it and enjoyed my stay. Can you believe? The toilet seat that I installed for comfort a few years back is still there. :) ...well look at that? Must belong to a "Camping Babbler". ...using a free standing tent. Tall enough to...

INTRODUCING SCOUT I'm pleased to introduce Scout - my new canine companion. He is a Goberian, a cross between a Golden Labrador and a Siberian Husky. Goberians take part in a wide range of activities including sighting, hunting, agility, weight pulling, guarding, sledding and search and...

ABOUT LISTS.... @killeroy154 made an interesting/demonstrated point - lists. I have a list for every trip I take whether it is for a few days, a few weeks or a month or so. I don't leave home without them. My lists contain - equipment, food, menu plans, clothing, personal items, maps, I.D...

Take the Quiz - any quiz. I'm sure I've mentioned it before - but key in Camp Quiz into the computer and a whole bunch will pop up on the screen. I've done that and I have enjoyed taking them and seeing how well I do. It sure helps you to pay attention to your attention and check out what you...