Camping grounds can be found in alberta camping.  You will need a camping stove if you are camping in alberta.  The southern part of the province has some really good camp grounds. Camping ah the coffee always taste better from a tin pot brewed on a open fire.  The bedtime snacks always taste better when […]

As an outdoor enthusiast you will at some point make a decision to learn how to navigate in the backcountry.  Whether you use a map, compass, GPS receiver or all three, there are several things you should know about successful navigation.  Your safety and the safety of your companions depend upon it. Backcountry activities such […]

Overlanding shortly defined involves travelling in small groups and by a specific route to remote territories – places that are off the beaten track.  This is what makes these trips al that exciting, as not many people have the opportunity to visit such areas.  These trips are definitely not ordinary.  They are for the fun […]

As November passes quickly, it is time to start thinking about buying Christmas gifts. Here’s a primer on unique Christmas gift ideas for people who like to go camping. Unique Camping Gifts Camping enthusiasts love to get away from the rat race and just take in the majesty of Mother Nature. If you’re shopping for […]

Quality family fun is what every parent looks for. And what better way to spend a relaxing day with your family then near the water. That’s why water parks make a great summer family outing. Water parks have plenty of entertainment to offer including all kinds of water rides, arcades, outdoor games like miniature golf […]

A traditional weathervane comes in two sections. The lower-half of a traditional weathervane is fixed and this is the section where the four points of the compass are aligned to their correct most accurate positions.  The upper section of a traditional weathervane is the part of the vane that rotates and indicates the exact wind […]

A weather vane, also called a wind vane, is a movable device attached to an elevated object such as a roof for showing the direction of the wind. The weather vane must be balanced so that half its weight is on either side of its axis, but also designed so that the areas exposed to […]

Whale watching is the biggest show on earth. With the ocean as their stage, the spellbinding and entertaining whales put on daily star performances for the whale watch cruises visiting their feeding grounds. In this article you’ll discover how to get the most out of your trip. Picture this… a warm summer afternoon on a […]

A desert is a landscape region that receives very little precipitation. For a peice of land to be classified as a desert it must receive less than 250 mm of precipitation per year. Because of such a low level of precipitation deserts are known for supporting very little forms of life. With that said though, […]

There is not much in the world that is more exciting than adventure travel. When you are taking part in adventure travel you are taking risk, you are getting out there and finally living life to the fullest. When was the last time that you actually did that? Probably a long time ago right? Well […]