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Hiking Peach Cliff in Okanagan Falls, BC
NOTICE - September 2017: Due to people taking their ATVs on this trail and destroying the area, the landowners have built a new fence at the trailhead. There is still a narrow walk-through gate for...
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Kids Benefit from Revisiting Hikes
Over the last month we have been exploring hikes and nature parks in the central and south areas of the Okanagan. Some of these hikes are new to us, like Giant's Head Mountain Park and Knox Mountain, while others, like Naramata Creek Park, are favourites that we...
Munson Pond Park
Sometimes you don't need to travel far to discover a unique ecosystem. For those who live in Kelowna, Munson Pond Park is one such place. After making several stops in Kelowna, my children were in need of a nature break so we looked for the closest park and stumbled...
Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park
Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park is located on the southeast edge of Kelowna, BC (map). The park covers over 7600 hectares and has a large area in the centre, known as "the donut", which is excluded from the park land. The park has a large network of trails making it a...
Giant’s Head Mountain Park
Giant's Head Mountain is a remnant of volcanic dome located in Summerland, BC. The peak offers a spectacular 360-degree panoramic view of the Okanagan valley making it a favourite spot among locals and tourists for walking, hiking and sightseeing. The peak of Giant's...
Geocaching: A Real World Treasure Hunt
The first time I heard about geocaching I thought it had something to do with rock hounding. Both geocaching and rock hounding involve hunting for something but they are quite different. Rock hounders look for special rocks and minerals and geocachers search for...