The release of Annie the Owl

The Release of Annie the Owl

Just over a month ago there was a young Barn Owl in the parking lot of Traveland, not able to fly and not looking so good. We were able to catch her and place her in a box while she waited for the wonderful volunteer from O.W.L. Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society to come and pick her up. We were sure that she had eaten something poisonous but thankfully she had just sprained her wing. They took great care of her at O.W.L and even found her, what he hope, is a life mate. We, at Traveland, named her Annie Here is a video of Annie and her mate being released. We think it's pretty perfect as they flew out at exactly the same time. Be safe Annie and her new partner! 

Thank you O.W.L for all your amazing work and thank you to the Traveland staff for keeping her safe and in their thoughts while she healed.

Click here for more information and how you can help

O.W.L. Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society

Alberta & British Columbia National Parks

Alberta & British Columbia National Parks

Pictures provided by Parks Canada

With Dealerships in Alberta & British Columbia we thought we'd put together a list of the National Parks in these areas.  Whether you are going to do a day trip or an RVing vacation the beauty of the National Parks are something that shouldn't be missed.

Here are a few handy links where you can find information on camping and visiting the Parks.

Camping Reservations

Alberta National Parks

British Columbia National Parks

All Provinces National Parks

We hope this information will help you plan an RVing adventure where fun will be had and memories will be made!  For more information please visit the Parks Canada website here.

Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade

Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade

Ingredients:

• 1 12 oz bag frozen raspberries, thawed
• 1 cup lemon juice, chilled
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 liter (33.8 oz) club soda, chilled
• Fresh mint, ice cubes, lemon slices and fresh raspberries, for serving

Directions:

• In a small saucepan, heat the water and  granulated sugar over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
• Place raspberries in a blender or food processor and pulse until puréed.
• Use a wooden spoon to force raspberry purée through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. Stir raspberry purée, lemon juice, and simply syrup in a large pitcher until well blended.  Pour in club soda and stir to combine.
• Pour raspberry lemonade into glasses and add fresh raspberries and ice cubes into each glass, if desired.  Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint.

Recipe brought to you by Frugal Mom

Easy Bake Ahead Pancake Muffins

Easy Bake Ahead Pancake Muffins

Makes about 16-18 muffins

Ingredients:

2 cups pancake mix

2/3 cup milk

2 eggs

1/2 cup maple syrup

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to next 350° 

2. Mix together pancake mix, milk, eggs & 1/2 cup of Maple Syrup

3. Spray muffin tin with nonstick spray or use muffin liners.  Fill 2/3 of the way full. 

4. Add in your mix-ins - 1/2 to 1 TB of mix-ins

5. Bake for 14-15 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean

6. Store in fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for easy heat-up and eat!

Campfire Paper Bag Bacon & Eggs

Campfire Paper Bag Bacon & Eggs

Ingredients:

2 strips of fatty bacon

1 egg

Salt & pepper, hot sauce and/or Ketchup

You will need;

1 paper lunch bag

1 green pointy stick

Directions:

1. Cut both bacon strips in half, giving you 4 pieces. Line the bottom of the paper lunch bag with the bacon to make a nice, fatty bacon nest for the egg.
2. Crack an egg into the nest.
3. Fold the top of the paper bag down carefully, 2 times, and poke a hole through the thick part with the stick.
4. Carefully hold the bag over the fire so the bacon cooks slowly and the fat melts. This makes an oily paper & bacon "skillet" for the egg.  Take care & keep cooking it until the egg is done.
5. Eat it out of the bag... Put it on a plate!  If you put it on your knee it will be hot and greasy and will ruin your pants!
6. Serve with salt & pepper and your choice of ketchup and/or hot sauce.

Variation:

Add a handful of frozen hash browns or finely chopped cooked potatoes over the bacon but under the egg.

Recipe by The Real Camping Cookbook