Leighton Lake is the second largest lake in Tunkwa Provincial Park. There is a campground on the north side and there is a trail which goes around the lake, linking it with the larger campground at Tunkwa Lake. The … Continue reading →
We hike, paddle, and snowshoe in McConnell Lake Park over the whole year. On a day in the middle of September, it was an early start to do loops on and around the lake. My kayak was the … Continue reading →
At the end of the first week of September, we got an early start to hike the McConnell Hill Loop route. From the Stake Lake parking area we followed a series of double track ski trails (Cartwheel – Ponderosa … Continue reading →
We have kayaked across Adams Lake to Spillman Beaches Marine Site several times, camping at the water-access-only campground. There are some short trails to hike, beaches to explore, and shoreline to paddle. Best access for launching a canoe or … Continue reading →
On an early September gray day, I hiked a loop route, going around Lac du Bois, up a forest trail to Wheeler Pond, then back on the Wheeler Mountain Road to the grasslands, past another pond, and around Lac du … Continue reading →
At the end of August I paddled Roche Lake on a calm and partly sunny day. It was quiet on the lake, far different from prime fishing season. This was my 71st day of kayaking in 2026, and … Continue reading →
The Red Plateau Escarpment rises 700 vertical meters (2300 feet) from the Dewdrop Range below. The Dewdrop Range is a hilly benchland above Kamloops Lake. The Escarpment above was formed by successive volcanic eruptions over many millions of … Continue reading →
On a greyish, cloudy day the hike for the day started on Mountview Drive, just off Dallas Road. The loop route went up the Hoodoo Trail to the upper area near Eliza Road, then a cross-country (off-trail) route across … Continue reading →
On a sunny late August day we rode the Sunburst Chair up Tod Mountain to mid-station. We hiked Gil’s Trail all the way to Tod Lake. After a break there, we hiked the Saddleback Trail over to a … Continue reading →
On a warm day with no smoke, I drove up the Tranquille – Criss Creek Road 36 km to Red Lake. the usual boat launch is from the east side, but there is a newer Recreation Site at the … Continue reading →
