'The Happy Camper' brings his wilderness wisdom to the Sault

How to be a happy camper will be the topic of a presentation by Kevin Callan (a.k.a. The Happy Camper) on June 5 at 7 p.m. at the Machine Shop.

This will be followed by a book signing on June 6 from 4 to 6 p.m.  

Callan will talk about our motivations for getting out in the wilderness, and share how to be happy, comfortable, content, skillful, and dependable while out there (and how to motivate others to get out there as well – and stay out there longer).

"From cool camp gadgets to skinny dipping etiquette to cooking s'mores to making the perfect bush martini, Callan will share his philosophical views he’s gained from countless paddle strokes through Canada’s waterways," the Machine Shop said in a release, adding the event is open to all ages and there is free admission.

"Callan is definitely as entertaining as he is informative and this is a show you definitely don't want to miss," show organizers said. 

Author of A Paddler's Guide to Ontario's Rivers, Callan will present on a number of river canoe routes across Ontario, from well known waterways like Algonquin’s Petawawa and the French to more remote rivers such as the Kopka and the Steel River.

Callan is the author of 19 books, his latest being Another Bend in the River: The Happy Camper’s Memoir.

He is an award-winning writer and a keynote speaker at outdoor events across North America.

Callan is also a regular guest on several television morning shows and CBC Radio.

He has won several film awards, writes a column for Paddling Magazine and Explore Magazine.

Callan was listed one of the top 100 modern day explorers by the Canadian Geographical Society.

He was also made Patron Paddler for Paddle Canada.

Check out his web site at www.kevincallan.com and YouTube channel KCHappyCamper.