Beata Antoszek's blog

We are experiencing an unusual heat wave in Toronto this summer and I wish I could escape the city and go camping. Actually we are going camping in just a few days, but in the meantime we are reaching 92 degrees...You can't really ignore global warming anymore.

But how about these who for some reason cannot escape the city, what are they to do?

Perhaps due to uncertain economic times camping becomes more and more popular. It offers great vacation opportunities for families at a fraction of the price. These are the trends observed by many of the experts:

Health and Camping go hand in hand. Think of all the fresh air, sunshine (vitamin D) and exercise you can get while you are enjoying the outdoors.

No matter what type of camping you enjoy the most, there are many options waiting for you.

Are you brave enough to take your family camping in the winter months?

Do you travel a lot with your kids? Do you need to drag along a travel crib or pack and play?

Did your mother always tell you to dress in layers? She was right.

Winter is almost here and most of us already forgot about our camping gear, now stored in some dark corner in your garage.

In the past month of October we heard a lot about Oprah Winfrey visiting Yosemite National Park with her best friend Gayle. Her visit was also featured in two parts on her own show.

Did you ever wonder how dangerous black bears really are and what to do to avoid bear encounter and even more importantly a bear attack? Are you or your kids afraid of bears?