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...
Big Island Lava Hunting With Kids
Walking to Kilauea Volcano's active lava flows on Hawaii's Big Island are a huge highlight. If your kids are coming with you, no problem! Here are our top tips for getting to the Kilauea lava...
10 excellent trails to hike with kids in the Okanagan
From waterfalls and rugged canyons to panoramic lake views, these ten trails to hike with kids in the Okanagan dish up some of nature's best and are short enough to bring the whole family along...
Dancing in the air in Meteora, inspired hiking in Greece
Meteora means “suspended in the air” and it is a truly magical spot for families to hike in north-central Greece among centuries-old monasteries. Each monastery defies the limits of ancient...
The ultimate guide to a road trip through Jordan with kids!
Jordan is a remarkable country to visit with kids. Middle Eastern hospitality is nothing short of formidable and Jordanians are warm and welcoming. The local cuisine is very palatable for kids...
Scenic Canyon – Rock Ovens and Layer Cakes
Scenic Canyon Regional Park is a great one for the whole family, featuring a variety of trails and an opportunity to gawk at both of Kelowna's most spectacular geological wonders (Rock Ovens and...
Camel’s Hump – Lumby’s Favourite Bumps
From the high-point of Hwy 97 from Kelowna to Vernon look right into the valley below. On a clear day, Camel's Hump stands isolated in the Creighton Valley before a backdrop of the mighty...
Kuiper’s Peak – Bring the Kids on this One
Kuiper's Peak Mountain Park is a rocky area just south of Kelowna with great views of the valley and Okanagan lake. The area is virtually treeless thanks to the 2003 fire but this makes for great...
Spion Kop – Shockingly Expansive Views over Okanagan and Kalamalka
You've probably driven by Spion Kop numerous times without noticing it. Even when you look at the peak from the highway it doesn't look like anything special. That's why it's so shocking when...