Blogs
Happy Earth Day: Hope is a Series of Small Acts
On Earth Day, inspire hope by making environmentally-conscious choices, whether big or small.
Blogs, Ontario, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: James Raffan is an “Accidental Canadian”
It was light-hearted yet thought-provoking, and it gave the audience laughter, joy, tears and an unprecedented sense of Canadian pride.
The Happy Camper: New Barrel Seat and Day Pack from Recreational Barrel Works
Every time I pay him a visit, his equipment room looks like Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory for campers.
Adventure, Blogs, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Outdoor Shows Busier Than Ever in 2025
I stood on a much smaller stage talking about the joy of canoe tripping—and surprisingly, I got a full house for it.
Blogs, Canoeing, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Perseverance by Stephan Kesting
For him to recover in both body and mind, he decided to embark on his beloved canoe trip.
Blogs, Canoeing, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Double Duty for Recreational Barrel Works’ New Canoe Packs
Throughout the paddling season of 2024, I made good use of Recreational Barrel Works’ new line of canoe packs.
Blogs, Camping Gear, News, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Trangia’s New 100th Anniversary Colour Collection
You know a camp stove is good when it celebrates their 100-year anniversary in 2025.
Blogs, Hiking, Ontario, Ontario Trails, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: A Tour of Amherst Island’s Trails
I’m learning so much about the wild areas near Kingston, Ontario. I moved to the area in late summer and …
Adventure, Blogs, The Happy Camper
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 …
The Happy Camper: It’s Almost Showtime
Here’s the Happy Camper’s schedule for this year’s outdoor adventure shows, plus a throwback to three of last year’s shows.
The Happy Camper: Super Good Couscous Camp Meals
Have you ever tried couscous? Here are four mouth-watering recipes with couscous as the star ingredient. Read to find out!
Adventure, Blogs, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: My 2023 Year in Review
Our regular Monday columnist reflects on his achievements and highlights in 2023. He talks about his adventures and the progress of The Happy Camper online.
Profile: Taryn Eyton, Adventure Blogger and Author
Meet Taryn Eyton, the adventure blogger behind Happiest Outdoors and author behind her backpacking guidebook, Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia: The Essential Guide to Overnight Hiking Trails.
The Happy Camper: Favourite Lesser-Known Paddling YouTubers in 2023
Our regular Monday columnist discusses some lesser-known, yet awesome paddlers on YouTube who capture the glory of paddling in Canada.
The Happy Camper: Best Camping Gear of 2023
The Happy Camper recounts his five favourite gear items from the 2023 camping season. His choices vary from tents to food containers.
Blogs, Camping, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Christmas Cake for Winter Campers
Fruitcake is not so popular anymore. But what is it about this flour and fruit mixture that makes it such a great holiday treat for winter campers?
The Way of the Wolf: What’s your Mission?
As we approach the new year, it’s time to take the initiative and step outside your comfort zone. This author delves into the process of creating a “mission.”
Blogs, Ontario, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Jeff McMurtrie’s Long-Awaited Algonquin Map
Jeff McMurtrie’s Long-Awaited Algonquin Map has finally been released and this author delves right into its intricate design, from the detailed route design to the descriptions of each point.
Blogs, Quebec, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Quebec’s New Dumoine Tote Road Trail
Check out Quebec’s new hiking sensation—the Dumoine Tote Road Trail—perfect for hikers of all kinds.
