Did you know there’s an easy way to measure a campfire’s cooking temperature? It’s called the “hand test” and it can help you nail the perfect cook every time. Measuring Cooking Temperature To perform the hand test, start by holding your hand, palm-down, about six inches above where you will be cooking.

What are Trip Plans? Trip plans let someone know the location, length, and nature of your trip in the wilderness. Should something happen to you, this information is vital for search and rescue. This is why Adventure Smart and the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada recommend that yo

In late May, I returned from my first canoe camping trip at Kejimkujik National Park. The park is in the southern interior of Nova Scotia. I can’t say enough about what a great time I had. My friend and I paddled Big Dam Lake, Still Brook, and part of Frozen Ocean Lake.