I have a big/update change to announce. An exciting new life path for my wife and Anne, and me. We still plan to travel and live in our RV for the winter down south. Then come the summer switch and cruise around coastal British Columbia in our new to us 1976 34′ CHB trawler! So … Read more
Video footage from an early September 2022 BC ferry voyage from Vancouver Island to the Sunshine Coast aboard the Salish Orca. Included are dashcam videos of boarding and unboarding and some spectacular ocean and mountain views from the ferry sundeck. Of interest to RVers, our rig, including truck and fifth wheel trailer, is 45 feet … Read more
In this video, I give you camping information and show you around French Beach Provincial Park. French Beach is located about 60 kilometers (40 miles) west of Victoria, BC, on Vancouver Island between Sooke and Jordan River. Around 50 primitive campsites are nestled in a rain forest perched above a long pebble and sand beach … Read more
Nature break for you as Anne and I visit a remarkable Vancouver Island natural attraction located along Highway 4 between Parksville and Port Alberni. Cathedral Grove in MacMillan Provincial Park is known for massive super tall Douglas Fir and Western Redcedar trees as high as 76 meters, 9 meters round, and as old as 800 … Read more
In this video, Anne and I make a return trip to Mount Washington located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. This time we take in the fall colors with a leisurely stroll around the Paradise Meadows Loop Trail. The trail is relatively flat, well-groomed, with many boardwalk areas, benches, and small wooden bridges. It’s October 7th, … Read more
In this video, I give you a look at the beautiful forested campground at Miracle Beach Provincial Park located near Campbell River, British Columbia. It’s early October 2021, and the leaves are just beginning to change color. Being it’s now shoulder season, the campground is much less busy, leading to a very peaceful vibe. Our … Read more
Late September 2021, we headed out to explore Canada’s spectacular Pacific Rim National Park. Located on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, the park is home to scenic rainforests with towering ancient cedar trees and vast sandy beaches. The area is a mecca for cold water surfers. Other popular activities include hiking, kayaking, … Read more
A little nature break for you from all my recent RV product reviews, mods, and upgrades. 🙂 The Bald Eagles put on a show the other night, and this morning we were visited in the estuary at low tide by a deer with its newborn fawn. awwwww! Location: Campbell River Spit, Vancouver Island, BC See … Read more
A chilly week on Vancouver Island as the polar vortex crossed the Rockies and invaded the BC south coast. Here is a little taste of the snowfall as I take you on a walk around the Tyee Spit here in Campbell River. BC. Winds are calm, and the temperature is about -1C, with around 5 … Read more
In this video, some footage of winter’s first big snowfall here in Campbell River, BC. The estuary scene behind our RV is beautiful! I also let you know how the EZ Snap skirting and our dehumidifier are performing to keep us warm, dry, and cozy inside the Cougar fifth-wheel trailer. Snow Day on the Campbell … Read more
In this video, Anne and I pile into our Ram 3500 truck and head out on a day trip to explore and do some photography in nearby Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island, BC. We’ve camped and visited this jewel of a park before but never in the middle of winter. With a recent snowfall … Read more
In this video, I show footage I shot with various cameras during a big winter storm on Jan 5th, 2021 in Campbell River, British Columbia. Rain blasted down, the ocean was whipped into a frenzy and winds hit 90 kph. I start with some footage of a walk we took out on Tyee Spit and … Read more
In the past six months or so, I’ve collected many short video clips of the abundant wildlife surrounding the Thunderbird RV Park in Campbell River, BC. It is located on the Tyee Spit smack between the Campbell River estuary and the Discovery Passage ocean waterway. The unique position attracts reams of birds and assorted marine … Read more
In this video, I give you a look around beautiful Rathtrevor Provincial Park on Vancouver Island, BC. I take you along on a morning walk around the park showing some of the many hiking trails, the beautiful forest, and ocean views, plus a look at the various camping sites available. Rathtrevor campsites are quite large … Read more
In this video, I take you along as we head out to nearby Strathcona Provincial Park here on Vancouver Island. We recently spent a few days in October 2020 camped in Buttle Lake Campground. Being the offseason, there were very few other campers making for a peaceful little getaway. I show you some of the … Read more