Super Good Camping Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Ben and Cheryl Coles graciously joined us to talk about their camping adventures.  The number of parks where they camped this summer is just CRAZY, listen in to find out just how many.  Their campground reviews on YouTube are so entertaining and informative.  You'll love to hear what they love to do, where they love to camp, how they manage to camp so much and lots more in th...

Send us Fan Mail Another special episode live from The French River with Tim and Thomas.  After yesterday's adventure-filled day, today is a stay day.  Beef Barley Stew from Kevin Ride's Backcountry Eats book was on the lunch menu today.  It met with rave reviews from both Tim and Thomas. Napping, reading, and recuperating is on the schedule for today.   Support the show CONNECT WITH US...

Send us Fan Mail This week was a lesson in adaptation to a variety of conditions - adjust schedules, learn how to paddle in Georgian Bay vs The French River, pitching a tent on a rock, and who forgot to pack the coffee???   Support the show CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: Support the podcast & buy super cool SWAG: https://store.skgroupinc.com/super_good_camping/shop/home EMAIL: hi@super...

Send us Fan Mail If worries about the unknown are holding you back from getting out into nature, we've got the solution with this episode.  We're talking about things that could go wrong, what to do if it happens to you, and how to be prepared just in case.  In many instances issues can be prevented just by being well prepared.  Check out this week's episode for topics like what if...

Send us Fan Mail Tim and Thomas recorded this episode live from their French River Backcountry canoe camping trip.  Find out what they did to recuperate from an eight-hour paddle the day before.   Support the show CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: Support the podcast & buy super cool SWAG: https://store.skgroupinc.com/super_good_camping/shop/home EMAIL: hi@supergoodcamping.com WEBSITE: ww...

Send us Fan Mail Day 2 from French River Provincial Park - check out Tim and Thomas' recovery after a shortened first day, and a long paddle down the river, but we had a really neat geocache adventure and ended at a pretty cool site.   Support the show CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: Support the podcast & buy super cool SWAG: https://store.skgroupinc.com/super_good_camping/shop/hom...

Send us Fan Mail Add some extra fun, adventure, and intrigue to your camping trip with geocaching.  Not familiar with geocaching?  Catch this episode with Amie from Geocache Adventures to find out what it is, why you want to do it, and what exactly is a muggle? This is a great activity to do with kids or for adults too! Support the show CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: Support the podcast &a...

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode, Tim and Thomas are broadcasting from their first day of an 8-day trip on the French River.  Find out how the first day went, what they forgot to bring, what was splashing around in the water, and more.  Follow along on Wednesdays for these special episodes.  Support the show CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: Support the podcast & buy super cool SWAG...

Send us Fan Mail We've added to our canoe collection!  Find out why, where, and how we got it, and how to get a great deal on a canoe.  Tim and Thomas recently completed a paddling course.  This is one step on the road to becoming a certified paddling instructor.  They'll talk about what they learned and more in this week's episode.  Check it out.    Support the show CONNECT WITH US...

Send us Fan Mail As much as Tim and I consider ourselves Freaks of Nature, there is another couple who have claimed that moniker.  Find out who they are, what their real-life jobs are, what they do as a side gig, and hear about some of their favorite camping adventures.   Support the show CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: Support the podcast & buy super cool SWAG: https://store.skgroupinc...

Send us Fan Mail We are freshly back from our most recent camping trip to Pog Lake at Algonquin Provincial Park.  Here's how our trip went, and what we learned about brain worms and orange teeth.   Support the show CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: Support the podcast & buy super cool SWAG: https://store.skgroupinc.com/super_good_camping/shop/home EMAIL: hi@supergoodcamping.com WEBSI...

Send us Fan Mail If you're looking for breathtaking scenery, stunning visuals, and backcountry adventures, you'll want to check out Pete Parke's videos on YouTube and Instagram.  His epic films will inspire you to get out there and make some adventures of your own!  We're so appreciative of the opportunity to sit down with Pete and talk about what inspires him and what he'...

Send us Fan Mail If you've had enough of swimming, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, or just relaxing and you're looking for something fun to do while you're camping, here are some tried and true suggestions.  There's something fun for every member of your family that you can do when you're camping.   Support the show CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: Support the podcast &a...

Send us Fan Mail Whales, sea lions, tsunamis, ladders, suspension bridges, and much more in this week's epic interview with Alex and Jess from Tents and Timber.  We had a blast talking about The West Coast Trail, and our favourite topic, camping!   Support the show CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: Support the podcast & buy super cool SWAG: https://store.skgroupinc.com/super_good_cam...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that in the US in 2020 there was a 26% increase in paddle sport-related fatalities compared to 2019?   Here's how to stay safe while paddling and some handy tips to fix your canoe or watercraft in case of a leak.  Check out the checklist to have with you when you are paddling.  CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: EMAIL: hi@supergoodcamping.com WEBSITE: www.sup...

Send us Fan Mail We had so much fun chatting with The Happy Camper himself, Mr. Kevin Callan!  If you've ever heard someone interviewed on CBC Radio about camping, it was probably Kevin.  He has a wicked sense of humor, and he's on a mission to educate and inspire others about nature, camping, and canoeing.  He has written 17 books, with an 18th one on the way.  We'll talk about wha...

Send us Fan Mail Tune in for our chat with the amazing and adventurous Camper Christina!  We had the best time talking backcountry camping tips, and hearing Camper Christina's stories, including -42 degree winter camping - eek!  You won't want to miss this episode! CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: EMAIL: hi@supergoodcamping.com WEBSITE: www.supergoodcamping.com YOUTUBE: https://www...

Send us Fan Mail If you have the misfortune of encountering inclement weather when you are camping, here are some tips and tricks to make the most of a bad situation.  We'll help you stay dry despite the weather.  CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: EMAIL: hi@supergoodcamping.com WEBSITE: www.supergoodcamping.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFDJbFJyJ5Y-NHhFseENsQ INSTAGRAM:...

Send us Fan Mail Break these rules at an Ontario Provincial Park and you may find yourself facing a hefty fine.  We'll keep you out of trouble by reviewing the rules that you need to know.  We bet you didn't know at least one of the facts that we shared about trilliums, Ontario's Provincial flower.  Ferris Provincial Park is a small park off highway 401 near Campbellford, Ontario. ...

Send us Fan Mail These are the books that we rely on for successful camping trips.  These camping books help you plan your trip, plan your meals while camping, learn tips, tricks, and techniques to use while camping, and just learn about other people's camping adventures.  You'll find some of them awe-inspiring, entertaining, and amazing.    CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: EMAIL:...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tim and Pamela will talk about essentials that you need to have whether you are backcountry camping or going for a lengthy hike.  You never know when emergencies or inclement weather may come up.  We've got you covered with this podcast episode.  CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: EMAIL: hi@supergoodcamping.com WEBSITE: www.supergoodcamping.com YOUTUBE: h...

Send us Fan Mail Want to see when it's dark while you're camping?  Here are some lighting options that you may not have thought of.  We'll also talk about the rules you need to know for camping with your dog.  CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: EMAIL: hi@supergoodcamping.com WEBSITE: www.supergoodcamping.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFDJbFJyJ5Y-NHhFseENsQ INSTA...

Send us Fan Mail Just because the weather is getting colder and summer is over doesn't mean that you can't get out there and explore Ontario's Provincial Parks.  Here are some amazing activities that you can do through the fall and winter and where you can stay if you're just not into sleeping in a tent in the winter.  CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: EMAIL: hi@supergoodc...

Send us Fan Mail Tim talks about canoe history and the pros and cons of aluminum vs kevlar vs carbon fiber vs skin canoes and much more in this week's episode.  CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: EMAIL: hi@supergoodcamping.com WEBSITE: www.supergoodcamping.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFDJbFJyJ5Y-NHhFseENsQ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/super_good_camping/ TWITTER...

Send us Fan Mail We'll revisit bear encounters while camping and talk about our trip to Turkey Point Provincial Park on Lake Erie, Ontario.  Who has the best ice cream in Turkey Point?  Is Lake Erie really warm? Which hikes did we do? All this and more in this week's episode of the Super Good Camping podcast! CONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING: EMAIL: hi@supergoodcamping.com WEBSITE:...