An esplanade is a long stretch of flat trail by a lake or sea where folks go for a leisurely stroll. The Esplanade Trail Network in Penticton, British Columbia is exactly this, a long stretch of untamed beach that runs along the southeastern edge of Okanagan Lake. It...
Our second week of #FallOutside2016 has zoomed by and already it's mid-November. I can hardly believe it! We managed to get outside every day this past week but we're still adjusting to the recent time change. Several times we had to end our adventuring early because...
For the chilly month of November Mud Puddles to Meteors is offering daily email inspirations and motivations to get families outdoors and connect with the natural world. We really enjoy exploring the outdoors but it's all to tempting to hunker down when the weather...
It's November and we're approaching the final phase of autumn in the South Okanagan. The deciduous trees are all in various stages of transition. Some are just starting to turn yellow, orange and red while others are already stripped of their lovely foliage. Almost...
This winter we are trading in our nordic skis for alpine skis. Now that our children are a little older we are hitting the slopes to learn some new skills. My husband is very excited about alpine skiing this winter. He doesn't enjoy nordic skiing as much as I do, and...
The Vaseux Lake Bird Observatory is located about 4 km south of Okanagan Falls, BC. It's easy to drive past the indistinct pull-out on the west side of Highway 97, as I have done so many times, or even to confuse it with the Vaseux Lake Wildlife Centre which is 2.5 km...
The Kettle Valley Steam Railway is the last remaining portion of the Kettle Valley Railway that has been preserved as a heritage site, complete with its very own restored steam locomotive. People come from around the world to catch the steam train at the Prairie...
The Freakn' Farmer Adventure Obstacle race is a freakn' amazing race for the whole family! The setting for this race is the beautiful organic Covert Farms in Oliver, BC and there really could be no better place to get your hands, feet... actually everything really...
A quick disclaimer: This 4.5 km trail is a hodgepodge of paths connected together to make up one continuous loop that explores the first town-site of Summerland, BC. The result is that there's lots of interesting features, beautiful viewpoints and curious sights along...
Important Notice: As of August 2016 there is significant bear activity on the portion of the Trout Creek Trail heading towards the canyon. If you do hike this trail please take precautions and be prepared. Summerland, a quaint community nestled in the heart of the...
We enjoy exploring the beaches throughout the Okanagan Valley, but we definitely have a preference for those of the South Okanagan. Some of our favourite beaches and places to swim in this area are: Pioneer Park in Kaleden, Kenyon Park in Okanagan Falls, the swimming...
I have always been captured by the magic of night photography. I think it has something to do with childhood memories of stargazing with my father. So when the opportunity arose to learn about night photography during the peak of the Perseid meteor shower at the...
The Myra Canyon Trestles trail in Kelowna, BC is a popular place for outdoor recreation. Once part of the Kettle Valley Railway this reclaimed rail-bed is now part of an expansive network of trails that forms the Kettle Valley Railway (KVR) Trial system throughout...
Rose Valley Regional Park is a 250 hectare park with an extensive network of trails located in West Kelowna, BC. There are several parking areas that access the park along Westlake Road and West Kelowna Road but the most commonly used parking lot, and the one I...
Vaseux Lake is a relatively small lake that lies between the towns of Okanagan Falls and Oliver in the South Okanagan, British Columbia. It is a good spot for shoreline fishing and reknown for its small and large mouth bass. Motorized boats are prohibited on the water...
Giant’s Head Mountain Park is a volcanic dome remnant located in the heart of Summerland, BC. The peak of this prominent geological feature offers a spectacular 360-degree panoramic view of the Okanagan valley making it a favourite spot among locals and tourists for...