Have you heard? A new addition to Optimist Park is making this bustling, upbeat neighborhood even happier. The Happy Camper — a community-centric, Charlotte-based retail dispensary — recently opened a new brick-and-mortar location at 2017 N. Davidson St. Launched as a mobile store in 2022, The Happy Camper originally sold its high-quality cannabis products out of a vintage…
Psychedelics in the Modern Age Psychedelics have a long-standing history globally and are present in many cultures. Psychedelics can affect all senses: sight, taste, feel; they can even alter our perception of time and reality. They can also inhibit hallucinations, which can cause the user to see/experience distortions in their own reality. Ayahuasca – a…
Happy week to you, Campers! We hope the weekend has fared you well and, as always, you’re all geared up for the week ahead! On Saturday, August 13th, The Happy Camper partnered with Charlotte’s Catawba Riverkeeper to help clean up our city! We managed to remove over 85lbs of trash across just 2 city blocks.…
We’ve Got the Deets on THC THC, or more formally known as tetrahydrocannabinol is one of the primary cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant! Its psychoactive properties are widely known and a favorite among many cannabis connoisseurs. Users of THC claim its effects can be mild in nature, or somewhat extreme – from a pleasant…
As of July 12th 2022, there has been an incredible update in regards to cannabis and Alzheimer’s research, and we couldn’t wait to share the news with you! In an article published by the Journal of Medical Reports, cannabinoid-based therapies, inclusive of both hemp and THC, have shown success in treating cognitive deficiencies, (some considered…
The reasons people consume cannabis are as varied as her strains -some consume purely for social/recreational reasons, while others claim that it provides added health and therapeutic benefits, improving their overall quality of life. According to one of our community members who consumes regularly as an appetite stimulant: “Marijuana has made it possible for me…
Oh hey, Happy Camper! We hope your week’s off to a stellar start. 😊 July 28th, we packed up the Camper and headed to Jamestown, Tennessee for their annual Sound Haven Music Festival; it was such a wild weekend! We had a blast meeting all of you, and can’t wait to share our experience with…
Happy day to you, Campers! We have an update in regards to the legalization of medical marijuana in North Carolina! After a rather hectic short-session, the NC General Assembly decided against passing legislation that would allow patients access to medical marijuana. Dubbed as one of the strictest acts of marijuana legislation in the country, SB.…
It looks like the Senate’s going green, Campers! On Thursday, July 21st 2022, Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced a bill that would combine efforts in criminal justice reform with the federal decriminalization of marijuana – this is exciting news for our industry! This bill also extends states’ authority to set their own laws in…
Good day, Happy Campers! We hope you had a weekend full of fun and adventure! We sure did. Last weekend’s pit-stop along the Rainbow Road took us to Victoria’s Yard for Charlotte’s CLT Free Skate Event! @cltfreeskate is hosting its first annual, outdoor skating rink one Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday of each month! Each day…
Good day, Campers! We hope your week’s fairing you well. You’ve probably heard of cannabinoid derivatives like Delta-8, Delta-10, HHC, etc. There’s budding information on a cannabinoid that’s catching peoples’ attention! It’s called Delta 11, or more formally referenced: 11-hydroxy-THC. Let’s hit the trails to explore this “new” cannabinoid together! 11-hydroxy-THC has been around for…
Last week, we introduced our newest product: Psilly Gummies! Psilly gummies are packed with medicinal mushrooms (and a little ganj) that’ll work their magic on your health system! Turkey Tail, Lions Mane, and Reishi are powerful antioxidants with adaptogenic properties to reduce the body’s stress and have us feeling our best. We added just the…
Good day, Happy Campers! We hope your weekend was well, and that you’re all geared up for a busy week ahead. We sat down Sunday and took a nice reprieve of our own – right on a back stoop in Atherton. There’s an open-air market called Front Porch Sunday’s, hosted by Esther and Elsa Retail,…
Good day, Happy Campers! We hope your week fares you well and are gearing up for a weekend of fun ahead! Last week, we introduced our newest product: Psilly Gummies! Each delicious gummy is packed with medicinal mushrooms (and a little ganj) that’ll work their magic on your health system! Turkey Tail, Lions Mane, and…
Last week, we introduced our newest product: Psilly Gummies! Each delicious gummy is packed with medicinal mushrooms (and a little ganj) that’ll work their magic on your health system! Turkey Tail, Lions Mane, and Reishi are powerful antioxidants with adaptogenic properties to reduce the body’s stress and have us feeling our best. We added just…
Good day, Campers! And Happy Week to you, too! If you’re new to the Happy Camper community, welcome! We’re happy to have you here. Who We Are In today’s chaotic world, The Happy Camper’s got just what you need to get your day rollin’. We’re all about bringing psychedelia culture into the modern world –…
Hello Happy Campers! We hope all is well with you and that your week’s off to a great start! Last Friday June 10th 2022, the Happy Camper set up shop outside of @musicyardclt in Charlotte, NC for a night filled with fun, music, and you know – the BEST hemp products around! We set up…
Good morning, Happy Campers! It’s Tuesday, and we hope your week’s off to a great start. Speaking of great starts, we’ve got something a little… Psilly, to share! We’re all big fans of plants ‘round these parts, but did you know that functional mushrooms can give ya a boost, too? Functional mushrooms are fungi that…
Happy Tuesday, Campers! The week’s just beginning and we’re already planning for the weekend ahead! We hope yours is filled with fun, endless sun, and the best vibes. Speaking of unwinding, in a recent study released by New Frontier Data – a global cannabis nexus for all commercial/political activity- found that Gen Z (we’re talking…
Good afternoon, Happy Campers! We have an update to a prior article referencing North Carolina’s Compassion Care Act – a bill introduced to the Senate that would legalize medical marijuana in the state. While its first attempt failed during the Summer of 2021, it recently regained traction during the General Assembly’s annual short session. It’s…
In our previous posts, Social Equity in Cannabis and Current Complications, we discussed the importance of social equity in the cannabis industry and current programs that are designed to provide resources to minority owners/suppliers trying to enter the legalized market. Cannabis prohibition and criminalization has disproportionately affected people of color for decades; a Black person…
Importance of Social Equity in Cannabis: ‘ As of this posting, 37 states have legalized marijuana medically. 19 of those 37 states have legalized marijuana both medically and recreationally, contributing to a highly expansive, multi-billion dollar industry. This industry is also paradoxal: the same substance you can purchase at participating dispensaries in legalized states, is…
Event Details: Date: May 1st, 2022 Time: 12pm-6pm Location/Host: Plaza Midwood; Charlotte, NC. Commonwealth Ave. area. Music Artists: Bakalao Stars: @bakalao_stars Orquesta Mayor Tali Roots: @tali_roots Buenas tardes, ¡Happy Campers! This next pit-stop on the rainbow road had us camped out in Charlotte, NC for Cinco De Mayo! Plaza Midwood played host to the lively…
On May 4th, 2022 the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) issued five letters to companies that they believe have violated the FD&C Act (Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act) in the selling of their Delta 8 THC products; this is the first time the FDA has issued warnings in reference to Delta 8 THC. In…
New Analog of THC: THCP The legalized hemp industry has evolved rapidly over the last 3 years since its inception and continues to evolve still; it’s been incredible to observe! The famed Delta 9 THC, a beloved psychoactive compound by canna enthusiasts, still remains a class I, scheduled substance and is federally illegal in the…
Return to Ballot May 18th 2022, the North Carolina General Assembly returns to the capitol for their annual short session. On the list of topics they plan to discuss: legalizing cannabis medically and the possible extension of legislation surrounding hemp farming, which is set to expire June 30th of this year. The progression of SB…
Cannabis Prohibition and its Impact on Minority Communities As of the publishing of this post, cannabis has yet to be federally legalized within the United States. 37 states have legalized it medically and of those 37, 19 have legalized it recreationally. The cannabis industry, despite its slow-push for legalization through congress, has seen massive growth…
We’ve Got the Scope on THC-O: In 2018, the legal hemp market EXPLODED as new legislation paved the way for industrialized hemp to enter the canna-scene. The Agricultural Improvement Act (aka: the Farm Bill) legalized and put into place regulatory processes for hemp production! Soon after, the hemp-industry began pumping out an electric variety of…
HHC – Sans Street THC? HHC (hexa-hydrocannabinol) is one of the hundreds of cannabinoids found within the cannabis plant. Often regarded as minor-tier, this cannabinoid is still making major headway within the hemp-industry and is quickly becoming a popular alternative to Delta 9 THC. Through a process called hydrogenation, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is converted to HHC. …
The 15th at 15th Charlotte, NC Friday, April 15th 2022 The 15th at 15th Event social was hosted by @thefunctionclt and took place @15thstreetsocialclt bar and lounge. The 15th’s Street Social is a friendly, neighborhood dive with a 70’s style flare – their unique and relaxing atmosphere transports you back in time to boogie down…
Desert Dwellers. Charlotte, NC Saturday, April 16th 2022 Desert Dwellers, hosted by @yoprestoprojects and @mztrmndzmuzik, performed at @themusicyardclt Saturday, April 16th from 5pm-11pm. Producers Amani Friend and Treavor Moontribe blend cross-cultural instrumentation with electronic synths and stunning voices to create an ethereal vibe. The atmosphere was surreal and energetic! As the music played on, the…
Charlotte Brewfest Sat, April 9, 2022 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM EDT Just past Beer’thirty on Saturday, April 9th; Charlotte’s annual Brewfest was back in the saddle and ready to ride! This event allowed guests to sample beer from local breweries and cideries, while also featuring local food vendors, music, and of course our very…
CBG: The Mighty Minor Cannabinoid The cannabis plant contains a multitude of varying compounds that interact with our bodies in equally varying ways – these compounds are called cannabinoids. (Cannabinoids are chemical compounds that interact with our endocannabinoid systems! For more on this, check out our previous blog post: shorturl.at/afAHV) Presently, over 100 cannabinoids have…
Medical Marijuana Research and Manufacturing As of Monday, April 4th, a bill entitled: “HR 5657: Medical Marijuana Research” is currently up to bat and the next contender to be voted on by the Senate. The House passed The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act just last week, which would move to decriminalize marijuana and…
Pit Stop on the Rainbow Road This week’s venture… Summit Seltzer! The Happy Camper Of course, our star of the show, Happy Camper, greeted everyone with a big smile and a generous spread of locally sourced pre-rolls, blunts, live-resin vapes, and edibles. Depending on your choice of cannabinoid, (we offer many) you could hype up…
Getting *Green* in the House The United States House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on a bill entitled: The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act. This act, if passed by the Senate, would decriminalize, expunge current convictions, and inhibit a sales tax on marijuana. While the house is expected to pass this legislation, the…
Cognition: The Mental Breakdown When referencing cognition, what exactly does it mean? Well, cognition (simply put) is the various mental processes in which our minds grow to understand and acquire knowledge. Cognition involves thinking, learning, perception, memory, and problem solving. Our abilities to assess situations/problems and draw conclusions or resolutions thereof, is all part of…
We Input the MAXIMUM Legal Amount of THC Possible! (on par with federal regulations) Max Legal THC is an infused edible brand that contains the highest amount of THC, per product, federally possible! We infuse each of our products with hemp-derived, full spectrum hemp extract. We offer an assortment of gummies, taffies, and decadent fudge…
Understanding the Endocannabinoid System: Our Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is a complex, chemical network of cellular receptors and responses that all contribute to the core functionalities of our bodies! (Pretty rad, right?) The ECS essentially functions as a bridge between both the body and mind, acting as a key-contributor to maintaining homeostasis. Our endocannabinoid system consists…
From Cannabis Prohibition to Revised Current Legislation: In the last 2 parts of this micco-blog series, Cannabis Prohibition and Legislation, we talked about cannabis’ quite long, and convoluted history in the United States. We also broke down the former/current policies that led to the complete outlaw of cannabis in the 1970’s. The enactment of the…
Cannabis Prohibition (Recap!) In our previous post in this 3 part micro blog series, Cannabis Prohibition and Legislation, we discussed cannabis’ complicated history throughout the United States. Before this country was founded, pre-colonials utilized hemp (from the cannabis plant) to build their sails or make their clothing; it was a valuable cash-crop during that time…
Cannabis has a long, and convoluted history in the United States. Prior to even the foundation of it, King James I of England passed a law requiring every farmer in the colony of Virginia to grow and produce cannabis- it was integral to their way of life. They utilized hemp (cannabis plant) for the…
Banking in the Cannabis Industry As of the publishing of this blog, cannabis has been legalized medically in over 37 states and recreationally in 18, however; it still remains illegal at the federal level. (That’s okay, though! We’ll get there.) Banking services are practically absent to cannabis companies as financial institutions are wary because it’s…
Adding a little *green* to your summer scene has never been easier! Since the start of Covid-19, many public events have been postponed or canceled. We’re starting to see that change! 2022 has an impressive lineup of conferences and festivals all centered around cannabis or hemp! We’re going to take a deep-dive into some of…
Eat Your High pt 5: Infusions vs Distillate So, you’ve checked out our micro-series, Eat Your High, and are wanting to make infused edibles at home, ey? Well then, we need to discuss how to calculate the cannabinoid content of your goodies! We’re far from green behind the ears – we’ll lend ya a how-to…
Eat Your High pt 5: Infusions vs Distillate So, you’ve checked out our micro-series, Eat Your High, and are wanting to make infused edibles at home, right? Well, then let’s discuss how to calculate the cannabinoid content of your goodies! We’re far from green behind the ears and can lend a how-to hand on calculating…
Green is Good for the Soul In our previous blog post, Eat Your High P2: We’ve Got You Totally Infused we broke down the process of infusing cannabis into your base of choice, and how to properly store your final product. On this page, we’re gettin’ green with some of your favorite recipes! These goodies…
Cut The Confusion on Cannabis Infusion: Infusing oil/butter with cannabis isn’t a hard process! In this post we’re going to break down that entire debacle step-by-step so it’s easy to digest and follow. We’re going to list the basic materials needed, talk a little more about decarbing cannabis, and the necessary ratios of oil to…
It can be challenging in today’s world to manage a full night’s sleep, and a restful one, at that. Sleep is essential in maintaining our day-to-day operations; it affects our physical, mental, and emotional states of being. Without it, we cannot function… and yet we try to, sometimes at the expense of certain areas of…
To Bake a Batch of Brownies – But with Weed. (What is an Edible?) Cannabis (marijuana) edibles are infused food and beverage products with cannabis! Pretty straight forward, huh? And they can be deeeelicious! Most edibles are made with either one of two cannabinoids: CBD and THC. (Check out our previous post, Cannabinoid FAQ’s, for…
In the month of December 2019, a virus known as SARS-CoV-2 (Covid 19) began its rapid descent on the world. Soon after we all found ourselves in outlier territory trying to navigate our way through a global pandemic. On January 31st, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Covid 19 a public health emergency and a…
The Answer to Your Burning Question: In 2018, the Farm Bill legalized cannabis harvested industrially so long as it contains less than 0.3% THC. While some speculate that 0.3% is actually an arbitrary number, it sets the industry standard differentiating between hemp and marijuana. I know what you must be wondering: is there really a…
What Are Cannabis Concentrates? Did you know that when you smoke cannabis, you consume a lot of additional plant matter that doesn’t contribute to your high? A lot of people utilize cannabis concentrates to bypass that. Cannabis concentrates are considered to be the “purest” form of cannabis. They’re often present as a sticky or gooey…
You can Smell It, You can Taste It… But Why? Terpene Analysis: Each strain of cannabis offers its own unique effect on both the body and mind. There are specific aromas and taste-profiles associated with each, too – they’re called Terpenes. Terpenes are oils that are secreted from the same glands that produce cannabinoids, like…
THC-O, What do YOU Know? THC-O, or more formally known as: THC-O-acetate, is one of the newest cannabinoids to make its way into the market! This potent powerhouse is said to be roughly three-times stronger than its psychoactive sibling, Delta 9 THC! You might be asking yourself: “huh, how is this even possible? Or LEGAL?”…
Marijuana is… Legal? Huh? As of the 18th of May, 2021; cannabis became legal for medical use in 36 states and 4 territories. As legislation continues to change, so does the legality behind cannabis. So far though, this is GREAT progress! As the NCSL website states: “”Scientific data indicate the potential therapeutic value of cannabinoid…
Delta 8 THC: What It Is and How it Affects People: For thousands of years, people have utilized marijuana both for its pleasurable effects and unlimited resource potential. The ways in which we’ve harvested this material has evolved greatly over time, and people are constantly searching for new ways to get high. One of…
Should I Actually Track My High..? Uh… absolutely! Cannabis Journaling is pretty much exactly as it sounds – ya jot down your feels/experiences while using cannabis! This can be a great way to keep track of what does/doesn’t work for you. My first experience with cannabis was pretty chaotic… After that, I wanted to keep…
Mindful Meditators: Let’s Build a Baseline! First things first: let’s find a good place to get started! Ideally you’ll want to find a secluded and quiet place to sit comfortably – and without distraction – for 10-15 minutes or so! It’s important to consider committing to a few minutes at a time when you’re first…
How Meditation Affects the Mind: Let’s Mold This Mindful Muscle There is a mindfulness program entitled: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) which encompasses a plethora of helpful techniques that have shown great success in improving psychological wellness and reducing symptoms associated with a variety of psychological disorders! Research has shown that implementing these mindful practices…
ESC & You: This is How Our Bodies Do Our bodies encampus what’s called an: endocannabinoid system. (ECS) This complex system of cannabinoids, enzymes, and receptors all contribute to maintaining homeostasis within our bodies! (that’s right – we produce cannabinoids, too!) Endocannabinoids bind with said receptors in order to trigger the ECS into action! Those…
But First… Let’s Recap: What is Mindful Meditation? Being mindful is to be fully present in the moment; that means to be fully aware of your external environment and how it’s affecting you. Practicing mindfulness also allows you the liberty to explore your feelings without judgment or self-deprecation. When we are mindful during our meditation…
Were You Aware? What does it mean to be “mindful?” Mindfulness is to be fully present in the moment, fully aware of all that is happening around you, and the choice to be cognizant – not reactive – during. Nurturing our awareness can help our minds to adapt and cope with a myriad of sensory…
Last week, we talked about dabs and the art of dabbing – Check out our blog post, Let’s Dabble in Dabs – There’s Room for Vapes, Too – It’s a drippin’ good time there. I guess you could say we were inspired by it. We decided to do a lil dabblin’ ourselves while… painting? Arting?…
In our prior blog post: To Toke Up Pure Bless- Cannabis Concentrates we defined just what cannabis concentrates are, how they’re extracted, and a brief rundown of the 7 most common types of concentrates and how to get the most out of your experience. In this post we’re going to define the most common tools…