We tend to keep a clipping pace during the summer months. Whether it’s road trips, camping expeditions, or adventures to nearby parks and recreation areas, there is always something on our...
Ashton Creek (Enderby) Natural Waterslides
When we heard about the Ashton Creek (Enderby) natural waterslides 10 minutes east of Enderby, BC, we went for a fun, totally off-the-beaten-path adventure. It was a few years back that we were...
Chasing Waterfalls at Wells Gray Provincial Park
Recently, we went chasing waterfalls at Wells Gray Provincial Park, a large wilderness park in central British Columbia. Wells Gray protects numerous waterfalls and much of the Cariboo...
Adventure and a little magic at Halfway Hot Springs
Magic at Halfway Hot Springs
What could possibly be better than a dip in hot springs surrounded by British Columbia's lush beauty? Why, undeveloped and secluded off-the-beaten-path hot...
Hike the Okanagan
Our ebook chock full of Okanagan hiking trails, maps, GPS downloads and adventure recommendations for families is ready for download on Amazon for CA$ 4.99.
2018/APR/15 – McKinley Mountain
Today we noticed that google had a new icon on the map for McKinley Mountain park. Intriguing. But there was no other information how to access the mountain or any trip reports. We grabbed the...
McKinley Mountain – Bring the Kids
McKinley Mountain's Summit Trail, is one of the newest trails near Kelowna. There isn't a whole lot to it - a short 20 minute hike up a series of switchbacks to a couple benches with a view. Given...
Angel Springs – A Mediocre but Worthwhile Forest Walk
Angel Springs trail is a pleasant walk on the slopes below the KVR trail in Myra Canyon. Normally it wouldn't be helpful in noting there are a handful of interpretive signs lining the trail but...
2018/APR/7 – Blue Hawk Mine
For years I have wanted to see if I could find the entrance to Blue Hawk Mine. Today I just went for it. I drove the car as far as I could and then walked/ran the rest of the way. I had heard...
Bluehawk Mine – Mysterious hole abandoned in the hills
All I can discern about Bluehawk mine is that it was open for a year in 1934, some gold was found and then it was abandoned. The opening to the mine is just off a well trodden path of the Bear...