Tents come in all shapes and sizes… for summer sleeping, 3 season, or winter camping… with vestibules and rooms, with screened porches, some are super heavy and durable, some lighter than a loaf of bread… some hang off mountain sides and some attach to the roof of your vehicle. With all these options, choosing a […]
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Camping themed crafts are the perfect activity for summer camp, camp themed birthday parties, rainy day activities for the cottage or in the RV, or just at home for fun because your kids love camping! Campfire Paper Crafts Handprint Campfire Craft by Our Kid Things Any good campsite needs a campfire. Use several different colored
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Hiking is a great way to spend quality time with family while also getting out for fresh air and exercise. But let’s be real, even the most picturesque trail can get a bit boring after a while! …. especially for kids that may not have wanted to head out in the first place. So, that’s
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Scavenger hunts are a great activity for kids. It’s lots of fun to race against each other, trying to find every item on the list. Plus they’re also a fun to do without a group or can give kids a bit of structure if they’re needing some direction or encouragement to get outside exploring. This
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Looking for a shorter, easier hike on your trip to Jasper National Park? Check out the details below and see if the Lake Annette loop is what you’re looking for! Lake Annette Loop Quick Details: Distance: 2.4 km (1.5 mile) loop Trail name: 4d, Lake Annette Loop Elevation: minimal, very gradual and smooth inclines/declines Trail:
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Below you’ll find a list of great backyard campfire or firepit accessories and tools. With today’s rising trend in upscale outdoor living spaces and outdoor kitchens, having a fire pit is becoming a very popular backyard feature. With increased availability of affordable fire pit accessories, tools, and designs, setting up your own backyard campfire can
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You’ve planned a trip to Jasper this summer…. but you’ll only be here for a few days. How do you decide what to do? This can be a hard decision as there are so many great sites and activities to do in Jasper National Park. But if you’re ready for a fun-filled two days, this is what
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Do you need some tips on outdoor toy storage? Does your backyard sometimes look like a junk yard? Balls, ropes, toys, and random stuff hide the grass. And yet, the kids still complain there’s nothing to do outside? I’ve been there. I hated it. And if you’re like me you like to look out onto
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Believe it or not, we love road trips! Experience has taught us what to bring on a road trip in order to enjoy our time together in our small space on wheels. In fact, we’ve made some memories I’m rather fond of in the car. “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey,” right?
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Roadschooler, worldschooler, homeschooler, parent, traveller, learner… do any of these titles describe you? There are so many ways to educate our children these days and so many different tools, philosophies, ideals, and systems to lean to in order to push our children into the learning we feel they should have. We’re one such family that
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