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Earl Rowe Provinvial Park
📅 Date Visited: August 29 – 31, 2025 🛶 Type of Site: Electric Hook-UpBack In (but large enough to drive around and through) 🔥 Site #: 145 🗺️ Campground Overview: Nestled in Simcoe County, near the town of Alliston, Earl Rowe Provincial Park is a welcoming destination for campers, families,…
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Bug Bites in Southern Ontario – What you need to know!
1. Know Your Pests: What’s Dangerous in Southern Ontario? 2. Prevention Tips & Tricks 3. First Aid & Aftercare 4. Quick Summary Bug Type Risks Prevention Tips Deer Ticks Lyme disease, rash Clothing, permethrin, daily checks, prompt removal, pets up-to-date on their flea and tick medications Mosquitoes Itchiness, possible virus…
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Tips and Tricks – What do I need?!
When it comes to camping, whether you’re heading out for a weekend getaway or a longer adventure, preparation is everything. Forgetting even a small essential can throw a wrench in your plans. That’s why we’ve put together a detailed checklist of what we bring on our camping trips — from…
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Get To Know – Layne
🔥 Meet Layne – Chief Firestarter He’s originally from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, a northern city known for its deep hockey roots — which makes perfect sense, because hockey has always been a huge part of his life. Growing up, Layne played high-level hockey, chasing the dream of becoming a…
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Area15 – Las Vegas, NV
Venture into Otherworldly Fun at AREA15 Situated just off the north end of the Las Vegas Strip—only a few minutes’ drive away—AREA15 offers easy access from major resorts. While exact mileage varies request to request, it’s generally under 2 miles from the heart of the Strip, making it a swift…
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Get To Know – Cait
🌿 Meet Cait – Chief Adventure Planner of Throwdown Adventures! Cait is the brains behind the maps, the checklists, and the last-minute “wait, did we pack the…” questions. Born and raised in Ontario, she’s a small-town soul with a big heart for wide open spaces, road trips, and riverside views.…
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Outlet Collection at Niagara – Niagara-On-The-Lake, ON.
One place we love going is the Outlet Collection at Niagara. The majority of the stores here are dog-friendly and happily greet Angus when entering the stores. Angus is a favourite at the Lids location! There is also a Bass Pro Shops which is dog friendly, however it is not…
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Get To Know – Angus
Meet Angus, our loyal sidekick and four-legged trail scout. Part boxer, part bullmastiff, Angus is always ready for the next throwdown. He’s the reason we stop to smell the trees, take breaks to splash in the river, and never camp without dog treats. Whether he’s curled up in the tent…
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Craigleith Provincial Park
📅 Date Visited: July 25-27, 2025 🛶 Type of Site: Electric and Water Hookup Back In 🔥 Site #: 199 🗺️ Campground Overview: We booked at Craigleith on what I am guessing was someones cancellation. Since we purchased our trailer after camping reservations had been open for a long time,…
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Grand River – Dunnville, ON.
Tucked away in Haldimand County, the town of Dunnville sits along one of Ontario’s most beautiful and historic waterways: the Grand River. Recognized as a Canadian Heritage River, this stretch near Dunnville offers a unique combination of natural beauty, calm waters, and small-town charm—making it a must-visit for campers, paddlers,…
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Tips and Tricks – First Aid Kits
🏕️ Camping First Aid Kit Essentials I know – why not just purchase a first aid kit from the drug store? While, I find these helpful to start your first aid kid, they usually just have basic items, and not many of each. I always purchase extra bandages, gauze pads,…
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Poison Ivy: What to Look For, Avoid, and Do If You Touch It
When you’re out enjoying the trails or setting up camp, nothing ruins the vibe faster than an unexpected brush with poison ivy. It’s sneaky, super common across North America, and for many people, it causes an itchy, blistering rash that can last for weeks. But with a little knowledge, you…
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Pinery Provincial Park
Our first camping trip was a success! We definitely found out that we thought we had brought everything we would need, but that was a lie! (LOL) We also brought way more food than we needed, but better safe than sorry! Angus is new to camping and he’s basically a…
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Welcome to our adventure!
Welcome to our adventure! We’re Cait, Layne & our big lovable dog Angus — a redhead, an outdoorsman, and a snoring boxer-mastiff on four legs. We travel in our Jayco SLX Sport Edition trailer exploring campgrounds across Canada and beyond, one fire-pit and forest trail at a time. Follow along…
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