How To: Start a Fire in Wet Weather

Need some tips on starting a fire in the rain/in a wet environment? Here are some go-to tips to help! Foundation – you do not want to build a fire on wet ground, so prepare a foundation out of either rocks, bark, or logs to separate the fire from the ground Tools – look aroundContinueContinue reading “How To: Start a Fire in Wet Weather”

Backpacking Algonquin’s Western Uplands

I did it! I finally went backpacking! I have always dreamed about backpacking. It has been a long-term goal for me to set foot in a beautiful place, set up camp away from the noise of the world, and connect with the outdoors. Now I do want to go backpacking for more than just oneContinueContinue reading “Backpacking Algonquin’s Western Uplands”

Track and Tower Trail, Algonquin Park ON

Algonquin Provincial Park is one of Ontario’s greatest treasures. There are so many things to see in Algonquin from incredible wildlife to breathtaking lookouts. I’ve been going to Algonquin since I can remember, but I never had completed most of the bigger trails. Brodi and I had our daughter Xyla at grandma’s for a weekendContinueContinue reading “Track and Tower Trail, Algonquin Park ON”