Camping
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All About Black Bears
I Had Questions About Bears At least one. Last night while lying in bed, I asked my husband a question. “Listen”,I said “l know what to do when meeting a black bear, but what if I need to use bear spray and the wind is blowing towards me? ” I had no desire to be blinded by capsicum spray nor be a snack. I wasn’t really looking for an answer. Nor did I get one.But I decided today to look it up, just to satisfy my curiosity . I had idly wondered if one should somehow,someway wriggle themselves around so the wind was in a more favorable position – blowing…
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Explore Our Bay Part 1 – Scots Bay to Blomindon
The Bay of Fundy has so much to explore-it might take an entire summer to do it properly. I plan to contribute some information in batches-this post is Explore Our Bay-Scot’s Bay to Blomidon. So lets start now! This short video is Part 1 of a series along the Bay-showcasing Scot’s Bay to Blomindon Provincial Park Scot’s Bay is a rocky beach, popular for driftwood and family picnics . Keep heading south on the 358 and you will come to the infamous Look Off which lays the valley out below you like quilt. Drop in toe the little restaurant across the road for a humongous ice cream. Cape Split is…
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26 Nova Scotia Day Trips From A to Z
I think Nova Scotia is one of th best places to live and explore – I live here and I love it. I want to share with you some of my favorite Nova Scotia Day Trips A to Z to start you off on your adventures here. A- Advocate Harbour- I love Advocate Harbour.The scenery is stunning and NovaShores Adventures tours is definitely on my bucket list. Cape d’Or Lighthouse is a steep down hill stroll from the parking lot, but you can grab a meal or even stay overnight. Please note that restaurant hours are subject to change without notice so please call ahead 1-902-670-8314 or email at capedor@hotmail.com (or…
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Cleaning Your Tent and Backpack
Spring ! Flowers a buddin’, grass a greenin’ ,and that most dreaded task of the season-spring cleaning. Even those of us who try to avoid those house cleaning chores by playing outdoors all the live long day may have some work ahead of us-to get the funk off our outdoor junk. I’m talking about cleaning your backpack and tent. Cleaning Your Backpack For a quick clean, simply empty it and give it a good wipe with a small amount of detergent free soap (Dove) on a damp rag. But sooner or later that baby is going to need a bath! How to Wash Your Machine Washable Backpack in the Washing…
