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...

2018/APR/8 – KLO Creek + Angel Springs
It looks like April is still too early this year for a hike up Myra Canyon. Today I completed the KLO Creek + Angel Springs loop but it wasn't a walk in the park.
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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...

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...

Lochview Trail – Little Known Paul’s Tomb Extension
Lochview Trail is a little-known path which is normally found only by accident while visiting Paul's Tomb. The trail starts far up Clifton Rd and accesses Paul's tomb from the north. The hike is...

Stephens Coyote Ridge – Wilderness Exploring a Stone’s Throw Away
You're in Kelowna, you've done all the nearby popular hikes, and need to get a quick hiking fix. Stephens Coyote Ridge is just a few minute drive away and largely unknown by residents and...

Okanagan Mountain – The Summit Hike
Another adventure in our series hiking mountains with loud eyesore communications towers on top but we do it anyway.
Okanagan Mountain is a feast of adventure including hiking trails,...

Treasure Hunting in Saipan
Saipan, in the chain of Northern Mariana Islands not far from Guam, has many attractions and the residents enjoy island activities like snorkeling, diving, hiking and caving. Saipan surely can't...

Wandering atop Mount Drought
On top of Mt. Drought is a scattering of intersecting ATV trails. The forest is relatively sparse and it is ideal for pleasant exploring. It's not much of a hike to get to the top because the...