Camping – Mel's Travel Tales

Deception Pass

Written on May 25, 2024 in Camping

For May long weekend, we returned back to Deception Pass, this time with my aunt, uncle, cousin, and their adorable dog, Sassy! We started of our trip to, you guessed it, Trader Joe’s! Our campsite #115 was right next to the path that led to the beach, so me and my cousin ventured there, but...

Birch Bay

Written on April 27, 2024 in Camping

Another shopping weekend in the US a short jaunt south of the border. This time we discovered a new marine park too!

Kelowna

Written on July 4, 2023 in Camping

Camping in Kelowna during Canada Day weekend - what a treat at Holiday Park Resort!

Birch Bay

Written on May 2, 2023 in Camping

Our first camping trip for 2023 was at Birch Bay, Washington - a short hop south of the border!

Tofino

Written on August 2, 2022 in Camping

The ultimate west coast of Canada - Tofino! It's a climate of it's own with rolling fog and misty mystical beaches. The activities are plentiful too!

Comox

Written on July 25, 2022 in Camping

The eastern side of Vancouver Island was like a tropical getaway with plenty of fun in the sun!

Deception Pass

Written on May 24, 2022 in Camping

Deception Pass State Park - one of our family favourite campgrounds. There is so much to do! Hanging out on the beach, tide pool observing, building forts, tree climbing, hiking and paddling on Cranberry Lake!

A Biking Guide to Savary Island

Written on July 25, 2021 in Camping

This biking guide will tell you what to bring, what to wear and show you some of the cool things we saw while biking Savary Island. I'll also give you my opinion on the best beach on Savary Island!

Powell River

Written on July 15, 2021 in Camping

This summer we ventured further up the coast to the north part of the Sunshine Coast. Read about our amazing beach front campsite and our adventures with the Western Toads.