A Reader Shares His Own Experiences in Response to our ‘No Place to Park in ON Parks’ Series
After reading the ‘Nowhere to Park in Ontario Parks’ series published through Explorer RV Club, the following account details John Kim’s personal experiences with the Ontario Parks reservation system. It is a reflection on the research and views of Dr. Paul Eagles as...
Nowhere to Park in Ontario Parks Series – Pt. 3/3
The Backstory of Our Back Country Ontario Provincial Parks contain 19,157 front country campsites. About 42 per cent of these 8,000 sites have electrical hookups, and there is an established goal in place to have 50 per cent with electricity. Of these 8,000....
A Weekend in the 1000 Islands: Fish and Chips, Pirates and Cycling, Oh My!
As full-time Canadian RVers, Linda and I have spent 15 of the last 16 winters in the southern USA and Mexico. Unfortunately, the winter of 2019/2020 proved to be the exception. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the borders were closed, and like most other Canadians, we...
6 Ways to Upgrade & Upcycle on Budget When Renovating a Used RV
Whether it’s people choosing to live in their RV permanently, or using them for vacations and weekend trips, RV ownership has been on the rise over the past few decades. The freedom of the open road and the ability to explore and seek out adventure has drawn a lot of...
The Importance of Good ‘Seasoning’: A Summer of Simmering in Place
The Perfect Way to ‘Season’ for these Two Chefs? A No Pressure Summer of Slow Camping Using High Pressure Cooking Methods to Spice Up their Staycation! It looks like this dynamic culinary duo may be changing their tastes and bucking the usual trend this summer....
How to Make a Career out of Part-Time Writing from your RV
Life on the road is an adventure. Living in your RV and moving from one location to the other is unlike anything else! You’ve got your freedom, your spontaneity, and the ability to make the most out of every day ahead of you. But, unless you’ve got unlimited funds in...
No Place to Park in ON Parks Series: Pt. II
In 1971, I was a student naturalist in Turkey Point Provincial Park. One holiday Saturday morning, a family arrived at the park office, which also served as the campground office, at about 10 o’clock. The father came into the office looking tired and haggard. He asked...
How To Stay In Touch With Loved Ones While On the Road
Taking off in an RV often means being away from home and your neighbourhood for weeks or months at a time. While the RV lifestyle means fun and freedom for most people, it can also be difficult to know you will not see some of your loved ones for a while. The good...
Must-Learn Tips for Easy Eco-RVing: Galley Kitchen Edition
With increased rates of vaccinations and potential loosening of COVID-19 public health restrictions, many of us with a hefty case of cabin fever are itching to explore the great outdoors this summer. We all know that the RVing experience comes with learning...
Your All-New and Revised 2021 RV Prep and Pre-Trip Planner
Campgrounds are finally opening (HOORAY!) and RVers are anxious to get out of the house and on the road. But before you rush off with your rig, be sure to do your pre-trip inspections as always. This year, it will be particularly important because RVs and motorhomes...
The Smart RVers Guide to Staying Cool at any Budget
RVing is a family adventure, now more so than ever as younger families and extended families are taking to the road as well as a smart solution to summer travel plans. And as we know from our own families, certain family members have different or increased needs when...
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 provide...
