We stopped at the Quartzsite BLM for a couple of nights to check out the gem sale that takes place every winter and do some hiking in the area. First, the sale. We walked down the many dusty aisles and bought some craft supplies. To our delight we found a rock tumbler, that due to … Continue reading Quartzsite
The next morning after enjoying the sunrise we were up for a short hike up to a nearby petroglyphs location. We drove a short distance and continued by foot. What a gorgeous day for a walk in the desert! I was distracted by the abundance of agates on the way, my eyes to the ground, … Continue reading Saddle Mountain Petroglyphs
September 10, 2022 We almost had to cancel our trip to Pukaskwa National Park because of a Covid scare. All of the symptoms, but after six negative tests and all symptoms clearing, we were good to go. Our trip north this time around includes camp hosting for two weeks at Pukaskwa National Park and some … Continue reading Pukaskwa Camp Hosting: September 10
Campsites will be hard to come by this summer. The booking system for provincial parks is open, and available campsites are disappearing before our eyes. As many Ontarians realize that camping is a safer vacation alternative during a pandemic, demand may exceed the supply. Below are 17 Ways to Find a Campsite in Ontario. In … Continue reading 17 Ways to Find a Campsite in Ontario
Below you can find a trip summary for our August northern trip to Lake Superior. You can read more about each point of interest along our route by clicking on the links. At the end of the post, we included some trip metrics. We hope it will help you plan your own trip! Heading North … Continue reading Pukaskwa Trip Summary
On our way north, Chutes Provincial Park was full. Luckily, we found a great boondocking site just north of it. On our way south, we headed straight to the same boondocking site. We still wanted to visit the park and hike, so after a great dinner and a good night sleep we did just that. … Continue reading Chutes Provincial Park
We spent two fantastic boondocking nights on that gorgeous beach. One night on our way north and another on our way back south. When we arrived on the beach we were the only ones there, but several people showed up before the sun set and we all shared the small cove happily. On the first … Continue reading Radioactive Beach Glass
We left the north shore of Lake Huron, zipped by Sault Ste Marie, and landed on the east shore of Lake Superior. The drive is beautiful and took our time, stopping to take the sights in. It's amazing how many interesting things cross your path when you are on the road and looking for adventure! … Continue reading Along The Way
We are off on a new trip, but before we jump into any posts about breathtaking sceneries and exhausting hikes, we need to publish Boondocking in Ontario Part Two. We did promise you a second part for Boondocking In Ontario Part One. If you are thinking of boondocking in Ontario, please read on as there … Continue reading Boondocking in Ontario Part Two – Torrance Barrens
If you plan on traveling and camping on crown land in Canada, you will need to use the Land Use Atlas. This guide will take you step-by-step through the atlas and hopefully you will score a great site. During our travels to southwestern US, our favourite camping experience was on public BLM (Bureau of Land … Continue reading Land Use Atlas – Crown land Camping in Ontario