#HowtoNature series: How to camp (Part Two)
![Western uplands landscape at Algonquin Provincial Park (Photo by Cara Copeland/NCC Staff)](https://www.natureconservancy.ca/assets/images/blog/Western-uplands-landscape-algonquin-provincial-park-cara-copeland-thumb.jpg)
Western uplands landscape at Algonquin Provincial Park (Photo by Cara Copeland/NCC Staff)
Now that you’ve planned where to go and what to bring (see Part One) it’s time to cover what actually happens on a camping trip. Camp setup and maintenance When you arrive at your campsite, decide where to set up your tent. Look for...
#HowToNature series: How to camp (Part One)
![Set up your tent in a flat, open space away from the campfire pit and cooking area. (Photo taken at Silent Lake Provincial Park by Cara Copeland)](https://www.natureconservancy.ca/assets/images/blog/tents-silent-lake-provincial-park-cara-copeland-thumb.jpg)
Set up your tent in a flat, open space away from the campfire pit and cooking area. (Photo taken at Silent Lake Provincial Park by Cara Copeland)
Camping is one of my favourite ways to experience nature. I love the fresh air, waking up to the sound of birds chirping, and taking the time to slow down and just enjoy being outside. Camping is a broad topic – generally speaking, it...
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![Lake Superior shoreline (Photo by Cara Copeland/NCC staff)](https://www.natureconservancy.ca/assets/images/blog/shoreline-lake-superior-photo-by-Cara-Copeland-thumb.jpg)
Lake Superior shoreline (Photo by Cara Copeland/NCC staff)
Growing up in northern Ontario, I was fortunate to have regular exposure to the outdoors. Every summer we camped in provincial parks and visited my grandparents' cottages. Even so, when my parents decided to purchase a piece of land on Pancake...