A Brutal Hike to the Bottom
Way back in September of 2024, when we were starting to scheme and imagine a road trip to the Grand Canyon, Beth-Rose was pretty adamant… Read More »A Brutal Hike to the Bottom
Arrived at the Rim: Tired. Hungry. Thirsty. Cold…?
The look on Jana’s face said it all. Eyes like saucers, jaw agape, soundless and awestruck. Beth-Rose just looked happy. Repeated “Oh My God” several… Read More »Arrived at the Rim: Tired. Hungry. Thirsty. Cold…?
From Visions of Sugarplums to the Ultimate Southwest Road Trip
Ah, Christmastime—the season of twinkling lights, cozy gatherings, and… wanderlust? While others may dream of sugarplums and Santa’s sleigh, my mind drifts to scenic highways… Read More »From Visions of Sugarplums to the Ultimate Southwest Road Trip
A Comet, A Canoe, 2 Gringoes And A Road Trip
I’ve been thinking about writing this for some time, but I never seemed to get around to it. But it’s an interesting and amusing anecdote… Read More »A Comet, A Canoe, 2 Gringoes And A Road Trip
The Best Family Camping On Vancouver Island
As a family, our outdoor activity of choice for the better part of three seasons of the year is camping. My teenage son Zachary used… Read More »The Best Family Camping On Vancouver Island
My Camping Style Evolves
Campers are a bit of an odd bunch. On one hand, they like to consider themselves an independent lot, rugged and self-sufficient. And on the… Read More »My Camping Style Evolves
Making Friends On The Boy Scout Trail
Have you ever been lost? I’m not talking about wandering away from your parents in the department store lost. Although that was a pretty terrifying… Read More »Making Friends On The Boy Scout Trail
Travel Experience-Thoughts From Ruckle Provincial Park
It’s a busy day today. From my sunny vantage point on my favourite writing bench, here on the shores of Ruckle Provincial Park, twelve boats… Read More »Travel Experience-Thoughts From Ruckle Provincial Park
