Bastion Mountain
On a late spring day, we were camping at Herald Park and we decided to take a forest service road from Sunnybrae up Bastion Mountain. The road was high-clearance for the first part, then 4WD for the rest. … Continue reading →
Kayaking Johnson Lake
Johnson Lake is a popular spot, known for its crystal-clear water. It is fed by underground springs and there is a high mineral content, clarifying the lake water. Access is on a long and bumpy backroad (Minnova FSR) from … Continue reading →
Copper Island
On the first day of October I drove out to Shuswap Lake Provincial Park and parked at the boat launch. I kayaked out onto Shuswap Lake with a loop around Copper Island in mind. Last year in spring I … Continue reading →
Kayaking White Lake
At the end of summer I drove east toward Shuswap Lake, then turned onto the White Lake Road. I drove past the paved section to the gravel road to White Lake Provincial Park. There is a good boat launch … Continue reading →
Dufferin Ridge Hike
On the first day of fall, the day was sunny and windy, a good day for a hike on Dufferin Ridge. From the main parking area I followed the Tower Trail (an access road for the towers) to the … Continue reading →
Logan Lake Thrice
Near the end of summer I drove to the Municipal Campground at Logan Lake. I launched my kayak at the boat launch on the east end of the lake, then paddled around the lake twice, once in each direction. … Continue reading →
Kayaking Face Lake
On a hot summer morning I drove up the Paska Lake Road to Mile High Resort. I checked in to the office and paid a launch fee (I do this every year), dropped off the kayak and parked in … Continue reading →
Whyte Bowl Hike
At the end of summer, the chairlift at Sun Peaks was still running so I rode the chair to mid-station to do a loop route on Tod Mountain. After a summer of heat, the south-facing alpine slopes of the … Continue reading →
Paddle Battle
On a late summer day, I hauled my kayak down the trail from the parking area for Cooney Bay to the rivershore. Getting a longer kayak down to the beach is difficult with so many logs on the path and … Continue reading →
Kalalau Trail to Hanakapi’ai
The Kalalau Trail on the Island of Kauai is world-famous for the route along the cliffs of the Na’Pali Coast. The trail starts at the end of the road on the north part of the island. The trail … Continue reading →