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I really like Lewis's woodpeckers. Great photo!

Absolutely. I regard my weather jinx as a gift. That's why I think I should go camping more often--I could break the drought. During my backpacking youth I considered hiring myself out to test the storm-proofing of tents and other outdoor gear, 'coz I so consistently brought down storms when...

I'm thinking I should go camping more often. I arranged to spend time at Bodega Bay at the beginning of December. Got buckets of rain, flooding in creeks, etc. Scheduled my next trip for this weekend...Bodega again, 'coz it's relatively close to the ancient mom and has phone contact. Sure...

Oh wottehell. Let them go to Disneyland. Or a big shopping mall.

Enjoyed this very much. One day I must explore the Southwest. I really like desert, but my only experience has been Sonoran from Nevada to central BC, and--come think of it, the Australian Outback a bit...But this stuff looks simply wonderful. Thanks for posting it.

Welcome, Whazoo. What amazing country. Fun reports. Hope the grandkids continue to flourish.

So glad you won the lottery and a plus finding the wagon. Wow. and as always, great photos. Wonderful night sky.

I remember a magical autumn night in the Canadian Rockies. I was bunked down at Fryatt Hut and woke in the tiny hours needing the biffy. When I got up there was a hard glittering frost on the ground reflecting the northern lights above. It was so gloriously beautiful that I almost forgot why...

gesundheit!

Dunno. I've had mildew and damp in exactly the same place as you describe after heavy rain, Beach. I wondered about the seal as well. I've been pretty careful about drying the camper out after I've used it and chasing condensation. I've now got a nylon stocking with a cup of silica gel tied...

Thanks Skis. Great report, wonderful photos. Leaves me with severely itchy feet...

Second Ski3s statement.

It may be an inefficient use of space but I keep a small propane cylinder and a one-burner Coleman element in my camper for the moment I run out. I can survive without the heater (reluctantly) but I really can't function without the morning cup of coffee. Propane cylinder also serves if I want...

Yes, please. Either a workshop or more pointers on this forum. I'm mostly interested in landscape, birds, and other critters.

Another reason to carry 2 cans. The only time I've used the stuff was in Manning Park in BC and I was charged by a rotweiler. Unfortunately the spray button fell off, leaving a stream of capsaicin liquid bubbling out of the bear spray cannister. I threw it at the dog who sniffed it and ran...

Interesting article started the discussion. Makes sense to me. I can state categorically that bear spray is legal in Canada. It's sold there, and manufactured there. It seems that some cities (Victoria, BC for sure) require registration to purchase but it's definitely legal and carrying it...

Thanks, Ski3 for a fine report. Looks like wonderful country.

Spent a few years in Toronto. Can't say I enjoyed them, but I was near Algonquin Provincial Park, where there are definitely wolves. Never saw them there, but we used to howl together when I went camping. Nice. I'm not much of a singer, but howling together seemed to work for all of us...

Sounds glorious. Thanks for posting.

Slightly high-jacking your question about the oil-less fryer. Ok, this was only a turkey roll, but all of the dinner except the gravy & cranberries were cooked over a campfire up in Banff for Canadian Thanksgiving last month. It was pretty tasty, even the slightly blackened sprouts. Gravy &...

Waay fewer than I have in the past. 43 nights. Family stuff has really cut my camping time. Needs must when the devil drives.

Great show. He will be missed.

But seriously, folks...I've read the material on Eastern coywolves, but I saw this BIG 'yote just below the Bow Falls in Banff last week. He had to weigh 40 pounds and was a chunky critter. Any thoughts about western coywolves? In any case, isn't he one handsome critter?