Videos
US National Fishing and Boating Week
Sat, 07/03/2010 - 02:16 — Beata AntoszekThis year June 6-14 is the US National Fishing and Boating Week.
Read my tips on fishing with kids.
Canadian National Fishing Week
Sat, 07/03/2010 - 02:07 — Beata AntoszekThis year July 3-11 is the National Fishing Week in Canada.
Read the tips on fishing with kids.
Avoiding Ticks When Camping
Tue, 06/22/2010 - 22:01 — Beata AntoszekTick season is coming. Ticks can cause dangerous disease called Lyme disease. Kids and pets usually pick up the most ticks, since they get off the trail and run around the bushes a lot more.
Watch this video and learn how to avoid ticks.
To learn more about ticks and tick removal go here: http://www.momanddadcamping.com/camping/health-and-safety/camping-and-ticks.html
Let's Go Outside-Stone Crafts-The Little Humbugs
Tue, 06/08/2010 - 03:55 — Beata AntoszekIn this lovely video you can learn how to make stone art with your kids. This craft can be as easily made at home as at your campsite. All you need is hot stones (you can get them warmed up over the campfire- parental help is required) and wax crayons. Viola! Hot stone art is ready.
Waterproofing Your Tent
Wed, 06/02/2010 - 22:34 — Beata AntoszekNot all tents were created equal. Some tents could use some help in the waterproofing deparment. That is where waterproofing products such as KIWI Camp Dry come in. Silicon protects gear from getting soaked while maintaining breathability.
Just spray your tent/gear with the waterproofing spray and wait 1 hour. Repeat. Then let cure for 48 hours.
Remember that gear has to be clean and dry before you spray it.
Not all tents were created equal. Some tents could use some help in the waterproofing deparment. That is where waterproofing products such as KIWI Camp Dry come in. Silicon protects gear from getting soaked while maintaining breathability.
Just spray your tent/gear with the waterproofing spray and wait 1 hour. Repeat. Then let cure for 48 hours.
Alcohol Ban at Select Canadian Parks
Wed, 05/26/2010 - 03:16 — Beata AntoszekSome Canadian Parks, including Alberta National Parks, banned alcohol use for the Victoria Day long weekend.
This controversial move had people talking: should we be allowed to have a beer while realaxing beside the campfire or should we not? Apparently some people do not know when to stop drinking and cause all kinds of trouble, spoiling the fun of camping for the rest of us. To stop them all alcohol use became prohibited in some parks. Is it working? Alberta Parks staff say it is and many families are supporting the move as well.
What do you think?
Some Canadian Parks, including Alberta National Parks, banned alcohol use for the Victoria Day long weekend.
Babies Movie Trailer
Fri, 05/07/2010 - 22:41 — Beata AntoszekThis Mother's Day watch the movie "Babies". See how 4 babies from 4 different parts of the world are similar despite of cultural differences. You will love it!
Note:
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This Mother's Day watch the movie "Babies". See how 4 babies from 4 different parts of the world are similar despite of cultural differences. You will love it!
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Paddle to the Sea- Classic Children's Film
Wed, 05/05/2010 - 23:13 — Beata AntoszekThis is Part 1 of the children's classic film from the 60's made by Bill Mason. The film was actually nominated for an Academy Award in 1968. It was based on the 1941 book by H.C. Holling.
As we watch this movie now it brings nostalgia, as many generations of children have watched it and loved it before us. Make sure your child watches this beautiful, gentle story of the carved wooden Indian as it travels the waterways from Lake Superior to the sea.
You can watch the rest of the film by going to: http://www.nighttrainfilms.net/NTFWEB/NTFPages/PaddleToTheSea/index.htm
Happy watching!
This is Part 1 of the children's classic film from the 60's made by Bill Mason. The film was actually nominated for an Academy Award in 1968. It was based on the 1941 book by H.C. Holling.
Happy Camper-Insects
Wed, 05/05/2010 - 22:55 — Beata AntoszekWatch this funny video about insects. It also gives you some advice on how to protect yourself, but before you smear DEET all over your kids read about dangers of bug repellent.
Watch this funny video about insects. It also gives you some advice on how to protect yourself, but before you smear DEET all over your kids read about dangers of bug repellent.
How to Roast the Ultimate Marshmallow
Wed, 05/05/2010 - 22:44 — Beata AntoszekHow to Make Smores
Wed, 05/05/2010 - 22:39 — Beata AntoszekBears Destroy Camp
Wed, 05/05/2010 - 22:22 — Beata AntoszekIn this educational video from Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Washington, we can see how brown bears (yes, I know, it says grizzly) destroy empty camp that smells of food.
Do not make that mistake!
Read my tips on camping in bear country.
In this educational video from Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Washington, we can see how brown bears (yes, I know, it says grizzly) destroy empty camp that smells of food.
Do not make that mistake!
Read my tips on camping in bear country.
Join the Great American Backyard Campout
Mon, 05/03/2010 - 23:16 — Beata AntoszekThis year again National Wildlife Federation is promoting Great American Backyard Campout on June 26-27, 2010. You can register online to participate and you will get tips and recipes in return.
Of course you do not HAVE to register to be a part of it. Just gather your kids, neighbours and take out your tent and you are ready. Actually, this can be a great preparation for the camping season, just before the summer vacation starts. So air out your tent or buy a new one if you need it and learn how to set it up for the fist time.
See my "7 Rules of Selecting Great Family Camping Tent".
This year again National Wildlife Federation is promoting Great American Backyard Campout on June 26-27, 2010. You can register online to participate and you will get tips and recipes in return.
RV Camping Video-Great Family Vacation Ideas
Fri, 04/30/2010 - 21:32 — Beata AntoszekThis is a nice video from EL Monte RV Rentals (no association). It gives you some great ideas about advantages of RVing vacation with your family.
Time to get on the road again. Enjoy!
This is a nice video from EL Monte RV Rentals (no association). It gives you some great ideas about advantages of RVing vacation with your family.
Time to get on the road again. Enjoy!
Paddle to Be Free
Wed, 04/28/2010 - 21:29 — Beata AntoszekThis is a very nice film narrated by a 12-year old boy, who paddled with his family through Canadian Barrenlands from Clarke River to Thelon River. Even if canoeing is not your interest you will appreciate beautiful scenery and wildlife of this northern wilderness. Kudos to the parents of the two boys for daring to take them on such a long trip in the middle of nowhere.
And you thought you were roughing it!
This is a very nice film narrated by a 12-year old boy, who paddled with his family through Canadian Barrenlands from Clarke River to Thelon River. Even if canoeing is not your interest you will appreciate beautiful scenery and wildlife of this northern wilderness. Kudos to the parents of the two boys for daring to take them on such a long trip in the middle of nowhere.
And you thought you were roughing it!
