Swimming
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Soaking it up at Lussier Hot Springs, Kootenay Rockies, BC
This year we set out to explore as many hot springs in the Kootenays as we could squeeze into a four-day road trip. We started with Radium and Fairmont in the East Kootenay area and finished up with Ainsworth and Halcyon, both in the West Kootenays. All of these are developed hot springs, but one that we had at the top of our list was Lussier Hot Springs. These natural springs are located in Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park. Back in the early 1990s we lived in Windermere, just south of Invermere, so this was a place we visited often and always Continue Reading
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5 Fun Family Adventures Near Wasa Lake in the East Kootenays, BC
Wasa Lake is the warmest lake in the Kootenays and is a popular summer camping destination. This Provincial campground has 104 sites (66 of them are reservable), an amphitheatre for parks talks, nature trail, kids (or adventurous adults) bike park, as well as washrooms with flush toilets and showers. Wasa Lake itself is a short walk or bike ride through the campground and has sandy beaches, a playground, boat launch and grassy picnic areas.
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Paul Lake Provincial Park, a Picturesque Camping Spot Near Kamloops, BC
During the summer, Kamloops can feel like living inside an oven. The four years I resided there while attending university made me appreciate all the things I hadn’t even realized about growing up on the coast. Lucky for Kamloops residents, and all those searching for a completely classic BC Parks camping experience, just 30 minutes from the city is a haven of shady campsites, clear blue water, and a picture-perfect day use area.
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“Camping with Teenagers: Is there WIFI?”
Ah yes, the first question my teenage sons ask when we suggest or venture to a new campground, “Is there WIFI?”
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Coast Along British Columbia’s Famed Fishing Highway 24 in the Cariboo
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Plan a Memorable Vacation in BC’s Stunning Telegraph Cove and the Broughton Archipelago
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Golden Ears Provincial Park has Lots of Camping Options
Golden Ears Park Entrance Sign | Steve Young
Out for one last trip with my camping buddies and every y Continue Reading
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Osoyoos & Oliver, BC Offers Plenty To Do in the Summer
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Fun Family Camping Trip to the Okanagan, British Columbia
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Vedder River Campground and Summer Fun, British Columbia
Vedder River is fun for the kids
For the third year in a row, my family and I have been camping at the Vedder River Campground, located in Chilliwack, B Continue Reading
