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The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Let's Go Kayaking
Kevin Callan gets into a kayak alongside Camper Christina. Will wonders never cease?
The Happy Camper: Best Camp Gear for 2017
Kevin Callan spent 52 days in the wilderness this summer. This is the gear he trusted:
The Happy Camper: Time to Give Back
Kevin Callan talks about giving back to the outdoor community—any way you can.
The Happy Camper: Estimating Distance on Land and Water
Are you planning a hiking or paddling trip? Use this handy guide to map out your day-to-day travel.
The Happy Camper: Dealing with Sudden Squalls
Kevin Callan chats about sudden storms, and offers some greta advice on estimating the distance of a storm.
Latest Content
The Happy Camper: Paddle in the Park 2017
Kevin Callan has hidden his paddle—and you're never going to find it! (Well, you might...)
The Happy Camper: Compass Skills 101 (Part Two)
Welcome to part two of Kevin Callan's beginner compass skills course. Up now: using a map and compass in tandem.
The Happy Camper: Compass Skills 101
Kevin Callan is teaching us how to use a compass—starting with declination and how to take a field bearing!
The Happy Camper: Camping With Kids (A How-To Guide)
Kids are born to be outdoors—so make it easy for them. Kevin Callan tells us how.
The Happy Camper: Tom Thomson's Last Bonfire
Kevin Callan takes a look through the newest book about one of Canada's most enduring mysteries: the death of artist...
The Happy Camper: Paddling Home
Kevin Callan talks about the simple pleasures of "paddling home."
The Happy Camper: Canoe Tripping on Canada's 150th
Kevin Callan and Camper Christina headed out on a Canada Day canoe trip. What a way to spend the 150th!
The Happy Camper: Retracing the 1906 Nova Scotia Tent Dwellers' Trip
Kevin Callan retraced a famous, historic canoe route in Nova Scotia. How'd he fare?
The Happy Camper: Canoeing is NOT a Dying Sport
Kevin Callan has heard people say "canoeing is a dying sport." He begs to differ—and has the photos to prove...
The Happy Camper: Mosquitoes, Black Flies and Ticks
Kevin Callan talks about those pesky early-summer bugs. And the best ways to keep them at bay!
The Happy Camper: Two Delicious Campsite Recipes
Campsite cooking can be a challenge. Fresh is best, but what to make out there? To whet your appetite, here...
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