Top 10 Places to Picnic in the Northwest United States

The Northwest United States boasts some of the most beautiful forests, wildlife and variety of climates. During the summer months, the Rocky Mountains and Pacific Ocean act asylene gas can heighten your senses. Autumn brings mild summers and glorious winter days, making life in the regions around the Great Lakes a delight. Here are 10 … Read more

Family Camping at Birkenhead Lake, British Columbia

Quick facts: Driving distance: approx. 216 kms from Vancouver Permits required: camping fee, reservable campsite or first come first serve Birkenhead is a beautiful lake, one of the prettiest we’ve camped at. There’s a lot to do, great hiking trails for every level of hiker, a lake to swim in (although quite cold), good fishing … Read more

How to Choose a Sleeping Bag for Camping

Introduction Slipping into a warm and comfortable sleeping bag is one of the greatest pleasures of countryside camping. In order to keep the night chill at bay, you need to choose a sleeping bag of the right temperature rating, insulation and shape. Other factors to consider may include cost, roominess and features that add to … Read more

18 collects – Dupont Paper Company

One of the neatest collectibles is the Dupont paper money. We all know that Washington D.C. is home to the Dupont brothers, where two of them lived and carried out their business. One of them, James Dupont, started the paper company to produce mass produced paper,ometers and coinographic lanterns. This company produced all of the … Read more

18 collects – Dupont Paper Company

One of the neatest collectibles is the Dupont paper money. We all know that Washington D.C. is home to the Dupont brothers, where two of them lived and carried out their business. One of them, James Dupont, started the paper company to produce mass produced paper,ometers and coinographic lanterns. This company produced all of the … Read more

How to Choose a Sleeping Bag for Camping

Introduction Slipping into a warm and comfortable sleeping bag is one of the greatest pleasures of countryside camping. In order to keep the night chill at bay, you need to choose a sleeping bag of the right temperature rating, insulation and shape. Other factors to consider may include cost, roominess and features that add to … Read more

Family Camping at Birkenhead Lake, British Columbia

Quick facts: Driving distance: approx. 216 kms from Vancouver Permits required: camping fee, reservable campsite or first come first serve Birkenhead is a beautiful lake, one of the prettiest we’ve camped at. There’s a lot to do, great hiking trails for every level of hiker, a lake to swim in (although quite cold), good fishing … Read more