Adventure, Gear, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Keen’s New Sandal and Waterproof Hiking Boot
I’ve been on a lot of canoe trips this season. Yay for me. And thankfully I got myself two new …
Kevin Callan
Kevin Callan is the author of 15 books, including the best-selling The Happy Camper and his incredibly popular series of paddling guides. He's a notable public speaker and frequent guest on radio and television. Kevin is also a regular contributor, blogger and columnist for explore Magazine and has won several National Magazine Awards. He was made Patron Paddler for Paddle Canada and has recently won several filmmaking awards.
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Sold My House and Quit My Job: Time for More Outdoor Adventures
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The Happy Camper: Camping in Quebec’s Newest National Park
Many of Ontario’s campers, padders and hikers have ignored their neighbouring province of Quebec for three major reasons: they don’t …
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The Happy Camper: Top 5 New Pieces of Camp Gear
I’ve been out a lot this season and had great opportunities to try out some new camp gear for 2024. …
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The Happy Camper: Nova Craft’s New 14-Foot Prospector
Nova Craft’s 16-foot Prospector has always been my preferred canoe. It’s the closest to the original Chestnut Prospector made in …
Adventure, Gear, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: BLUETTI AC70P Is the Ultimate Power Solution at Home and on the Road
I can run anything from electric grills to hair dryers if I want to during my travels.
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The Happy Camper: Best Books for Park Employees to Read
Here are my choices to help and inspire park staff.
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The Happy Camper: Exploring and Camping Along the St. Lawrence
My partner, Kristine, and I decided to be tourists for the week, exploring and camping along Parks of the St. Lawrence
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Time in the Wilderness Shaped the Happy Camper’s College Speech
Every time I walked up to the podium, I kept the speech in my pocket and just told stories of my time in the wilderness and what I learned about life by doing so.
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The Happy Camper: Reviewing Helly Hansen’s New Verglas Outdoor Apparel
Durable, lightweight and packable, The Happy Camper reviews features of the Helly Hansen Verglas jacket and pants.
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The Happy Camper: Exped Lyra 2 Tent Review
This is one unique three-season tent, perfect for both canoe tripping and backpacking excursions.
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The Happy Camper: Algonquin’s Ralph Bice Lake
Each spring, my regular canoe tripping buddies and I head out to the backcountry of Ontario’s Algonquin Provincial Park to hook into a trout or two, swat at some black flies, eat some good food and drag ourselves over some muddy portages.
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The Happy Camper: William’s Briefcase of Inner Wisdom
Some of my college colleagues label my students as Kevin’s “misfit toys,” but I consider them to be my saving grace—especially William.
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The Happy Camper: Two Amazing New Summer Reads
The Happy Camper reviews two great summer reads that will transport you into the landscapes of the Canadian wilderness.
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The Happy Camper: Canadian Canoe Museum Grand Opening
Did you know that Canada is home to a museum with the world’s largest collection of watercraft?
Camping, Gear, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: The Best Ways to Treat Your Water in the Outdoors
Do you know how to safely drink water from a stream, river or lake?
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The Happy Camper: Ontario Colleges Cut Massive Environmental Academic Programs
Fleming College suffers major cuts to their reputable environmental sciences programs
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The Happy Camper: TVO Original Documentary TRIPPING The French River
Embark on a historical and immersive journey along Ontario’s French River in TVO’s newest documentary
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The Happy Camper: Dianne Whelan’s ‘500 Days in the Wild’ Documentary Is Incredible!
Dianne Whelan documented her trek along the entire Trans Canada Trail.
The Happy Camper: Reviewing The New BLUETTI AC2A Portable Power Station
I’m definitely not an RV camper who packs multiple plug-in devices that need to be charged up every day with …
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