Single-handedly solving nothing
The other day, as I wasted a few more hours of my aimless life plodding through monotonous Candy Crush levels, the voice on the radio caught my attention by mentioning that next year marks the 25th anniversary of Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill. Upon hearing this factoid, my mind blurted an invective lamenting yet further … Read more
Sandy McNabb is a very popular campground and it should be. Located in Sheep River Provincial Park towards the southeast end of Kananaskis Country, Sandy McNabb is an hour’s drive from Calgary through the beautiful foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Blessed with so many options, Calgarians are some of the most spoiled citizens on the … Read more
Mosquitoes, heat, pit toilets, and crowds. The quadfecta of loathing when I’m camping all tested my resolve during our first ever visit to Kinbrook Island Provincial Park. Located 15 km south of Brooks, Alberta, a small city two hours east of Calgary primarily known for its large slaughterhouse, Kinbrook Island is a small oasis in … Read more
In the annals of family camping in Alberta, there is perhaps no greater legend than that of Ol’ MacDonald’s Resort (often misspoken as Old MacDonald’s Farm). Nestled along the south shore of Buffalo Lake, almost equidistant from Edmonton and Calgary, the family-run and family-focused Ol’ MacDonald’s Resort is an institution with few provincial rivals. At … Read more
Can a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder (Platinum) coupled with a 2019 Geo Pro (16BH) travel trailer save the planet? In the spring of 2018, I aimed to find out, one camping trip at a time. This is what I discovered, aside from the gaping hole in my savings account. I’m still a believer in the adage … Read more