BRMB Brings a New Lease on Life to Printed Maps

With just a few days into the official spring season it’s never too early to start dreaming up a new backroad adventure. At Backroad Mapbooks there’s a white elephant in the room and it’s time to address him – technology. We love technology. We love being able to power up our smartphones and have Google Maps at our finger tips. We love… Read the rest

9 tips to make your experience even better

Planning a trip to the great outdoors is sometimes just as fun as going on the trip itself. The time spent researching new places, getting friends together and committing to a date where you leave your known life behind can be exhilarating. GPS devices and the technology packed into them have helped simplify our journey, acting as our own personal planner. Together, we are now… Read the rest

What is Low Impact Outdoor Recreation?

The concept of Low Impact and No Trace has been used by many groups for a long time.  Some groups included are Girl Guides, Scouts,  and Outdoor Enthusiasts.  This  principle has been put into place to  limit the impact to the environment, and help it   make a favourable  place for everyone to enjoy.

Pre-planning is a major part in low impact  or no-trace outdoor recreation.  When you are pre-planning,… Read the rest