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How to Rock a Rainstorm While Camping

     There are some things that you never think about until you are camping. Like, what do you do during a rainstorm? In everyday life, you would just go inside and continue on with your day, but what if there is no inside to go to? Most campers can relate to this conundrum because the reality is, if you spend any time outside, you're eventually going to get wet. While rain may seem like a bummer if you’ve planned a day of outdoor adventures, it actually is possible to rock a rainstorm while camping. Over the course of many rainy days, I’ve discovered some awesome ways to enjoy the weather. Check out this list of things to do during rainstorms and see why rain has become one of my favorite parts of camping. Storm chase      Rainstorms are absolutely gorgeous. For real, have you ever sat at a window or porch and watched a storm roll in? It’s breathtaking! This is a part of life that we don’t often get to experience in the everyday world but camping gives yo...

My Encounter With a Brown Bear in British Columbia

     Before traveling through British Columbia, Canada, I'd heard plenty of stories about campers having run-ins with bears. Nevertheless, I never really expected to experience one myself, even when I ventured into bear country last summer. Little did I know, I would meet a bear on my first night in brown bear territory...apparently I'm a bear magnet.      After WWOOFing on a farm in central BC, my farm friends and I decided to take a road trip back to Vancouver. I was super excited about this because our route would take us right through Manning Provincial Park , where we were planning to spend a few days camping and hiking. This would be my first chance to experience The Canadian Wilderness . For a girl from the Southeast US this is a big deal.    Manning Park spans the Cascade Mountains, right between the arid Okanagan Valley and lush Vancouver. The park is known for its vast cedar rainforests, many bird species, and rugged mountains. My fav...