Sandy McNabb is a very popular campground and it should be. Located in Sheep River Provincial Park towards the southeast end of Kananaskis Country, Sandy McNabb is an hour’s drive from Calgary through the beautiful foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Blessed with so many options, Calgarians are some of the most spoiled citizens on the […]
Kinbrook Island Provincial Park – review
Mosquitoes, heat, pit toilets, and crowds. The quadfecta of loathing when I’m camping all tested my resolve during our first ever visit to Kinbrook Island Provincial Park. Located 15 km south of Brooks, Alberta, a small city two hours east of Calgary primarily known for its large slaughterhouse, Kinbrook Island is a small oasis in […]
Ol’ MacDonald’s Resort – review
In the annals of family camping in Alberta, there is perhaps no greater legend than that of Ol’ MacDonald’s Resort (often misspoken as Old MacDonald’s Farm). Nestled along the south shore of Buffalo Lake, almost equidistant from Edmonton and Calgary, the family-run and family-focused Ol’ MacDonald’s Resort is an institution with few provincial rivals. At […]
Aspen Crossing Campground – updated review
Aspen Crossing Campground was the first campground to which we intentionally returned back in the early days of our RVing career. Like other spots we sought out as we gathered our camping legs, Aspen Crossing was an easy, relatively short drive from our home. It quickly became a favourite. Trains were part of the draw. […]
George Lane Municipal Campground – review
We popped our cherries at George Lane Municipal Campground in High River, Alberta. That may sound like a typical prairie high school prom story but alas, it isn’t. In this case, it’s the simple tale of our first ever camping excursion as RV owners. The year was 2011. Summer. We had purchased our very first […]
Bighorn Campground – Ya Ha Tinda – review
RV camping can be an expensive pursuit. Check out the price tag on a brand new Airstream if you need proof. After years of camping in old, used trailers found on Kijiji, last spring we took the plunge and purchased a 2019 Geo Pro right off the lot. We then doubled down and added a […]
Redstreak Campground – Kootenay National Park – review
Redstreak Campground in Kootenay National Park (part of the world-renowned Rocky Mountain National Parks in Western Canada) is another campground whose reputation precedes it. Talk to Calgarians or lurk on Alberta camping Facebook forums, and Redstreak is regularly lauded. Like all raved about camping spots, I had to find out why. This was the summer […]
Astotin Lake Campground – Elk Island National Park – review
Chalk one up for us little guys. I regularly mock massive RV owners. Usually just in my head. And certainly never in person. It’s one of those petty judgments we all secretly relish. I am well aware that they are by far in the majority when it comes to travel trailer choice. The storage lots […]
Rockwood Geo Pro 16BH – One Year Later Review
You would never marry someone after the first date. Well, you shouldn’t, anyway. Likewise, rating a travel trailer such as our Rockwood Geo Pro after a single use, or single season, doesn’t make for the most accurate assessment of its suitability as a mate. Much like dates, new trailers put on a good show a […]
McLean Creek Campground – McLean Creek PRA – review
CLERK 1: Do you need firewood. ME: Yes, please. CLERK 1: Oh good, how many bags? ME: Umm. Well, how much is it? CLERK 1: $10 per bag. ME: Hmm. Two bags, I guess. CLERK 1: It’s supposed to rain tonight. Are you sure you don’t want three? ME: [???] CLERK 1: [smile] ME: [???] […]