Cruz’in with the All-New Hyundai Santa Cruz
The Canadian pickup truck market just got a new player. Hyundai has jumped head-lights first into the market with a new compact pickup offering – the Santa Cruz - that promises to tow up to 5,000 lbs despite its moderate size. This makes the release great news for...
Why There is no Space to ‘Park’ in ON Parks
It is now well-recognized that outdoor recreation activities are very positive for our health; physical, social, and psychological. There is a global effort entitled Healthy People; Healthy Parks, of which Ontario Parks is a supporter. Ontario Provincial Parks...
Preventing Blowouts in Your RV
Since RVs are typically not used as frequently as your everyday vehicle, they require extra stringent tire maintenance. Scroll down for some tips that will help you minimize your chances of a tire blowout when driving your RV. Make Sure Your Tires are Fully...
6 Must-Read Books For RVers
If you're an adventurer who loves the outdoors, RV life is probably or should be on your must-do list. Taking your RV out to explore different destinations, nature, wildlife, and people is one of the best ways to allow your adventurous spirit to truly enjoy your...
How Much Life Insurance Do You Need in 2021
Your long-term goals may include retiring on the lush green coastline north of Vancouver or spending some time fishing near Halifax, Nova Scotia. But what happens if you suffer an untimely death? After this past year, it is a possibility that we all think about, or...
Where, When and How to Camp with Bald Eagles in Canada
The Attack Came with No Warning…You are standing with a small group of campers, at the Hartt Island RV Resort, waiting, staring into the distance on the edge of the clifftop, 20 metres above New Brunwick’s Saint John River, on a warm, clear evening in July....
Expert Review: TAXA Mantis – the Ultimate Overlanding RV
There is a relatively new niche emerging in the world of RVing, and it’s called Overlanding. Have you heard of it? If you have, it probably puts you into one of two camps: Interested in this camping concept – or not interested at all. So, what is it that makes this...
Building Your Boat Safety Kit: The Essentials and More
Across the United States and Canada, Safe Boating Awareness Week is observed the week of May 22, 2021. From the 22nd through the 28th, the National Safe Boating Council aims to spread awareness of some essential boating safety guidelines to the estimated 16 million...
5 Travel and RV Friendly Bikes to Consider
Many RVers opt to take their bikes on the road with them, a task which usually involves bike carriers fixed to the rear of the trailer. Sure, that works – but there is another way that saves space and is far more convenient. I’m talking about bikes specifically...
How to Repair Your Fifth Wheel Landing Leg
It was a Monday lunchtime in September, nobody was around, kids were back in schools. Linda and I had just backed our fifth wheel trailer onto the Forestry Commission-approved dry camping site. We were at Kootenai Falls, Montana. Kootenai Falls is located between...
Exploring Ontario’s Iconic North of Superior Region
Mitch Carter gets misty eyed when he talks about the De Havilland Beaver, a workhorse aircraft that is almost three times his age. Mitch is a “floor ranger” (a docent) at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre in Sault Ste. Marie. The Soo, as the city is known, was...
RV Roofing – What Should You Know
Not a lot of us spend our time on the road with our noses in the air, looking straight up. We’d miss all the scenery we’re on the road to see in the first place! When it comes to our immediate surroundings though, it should be noted that we frequently notice the...
