Exploring the heart of the Adams River watershed
After decades of desire, we finally made the nearly four hour long drive up to Tumtum Lake to camp, canoe and explore the area. Upon first sight of the lake its beauty astounded us, as its deep...
View ArticleHiking with the deities at Joss Mountain
“Instructions for living a life: Pay attention, Be astonished, Tell about it.” This was the short poem by Mary Oliver that Trail Alliance executive director Phil McIntyre-Paul read to us as we paused...
View ArticleMountain biking on Crowfoot Mountain
It has been 38 years since my last trip up to the top of Crowfoot Mountain, when I went up on horseback during a trail ride with friends. After numerous reports about the damage from motorized...
View ArticleWorking towards a sustainable recreation plan
The Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process (SLIPP) was initiated in 2007 and after three years a strategic plan was developed with three basic goals that address the need for protecting water...
View ArticleSki-touring on Queest Mountain
By the number of vehicles in the parking area, it was clear that the word is out about the advantages of ski-touring in the Queest Mountain area. A friend and I arrived at about 9am with two...
View ArticleThe joy of cross-country skiing at Skmana
With just 18 km of groomed and track-set trails, the Skmana cross-country ski area is small in size, but there is a huge amount of local volunteer support that has made this true gem of a winter...
View ArticleAdams River trail bliss
With all the attention given to the new trails in the Shuswap, it is easy to overlook the well-established ones. We are fortunate to live close to some of the best of these trails, along the lower...
View ArticleSummer is for camping
Photo courtesy of Shuswap Wild Wonders Some of my favourite childhood memories stem from the three summers I spent at camp in Northern Minnesota and those experiences contributed to my decision to live...
View ArticleWhat happened to swimming?
The Shuswap’s defining features are its lakes and rivers with warm water that is ideal for swimming. Yet, if you visit any one of the Shuswap’s many beaches, you will find many sun worshippers who...
View ArticleAt the centre of the Shuswap – Cinnemousun Narrows
It was a delightful way to finish off the summer, paddling to the ‘centre’ of the Shuswap to experience the unique geographical vibes of the Cinnemousun Narrows. Normally, the Narrows is where the...
View ArticleShuswap rail trail initiative needs support
A section of the proposed rail trail along Mara Lake – photo map courtesy of the Shuswap Trail Alliance Up until recently, the Shuswap has missed out on the tourism and recreational opportunities that...
View ArticleA look back at the development of the regional district parks program
View from the hiking trail in the Blind Bay Hills The Shuswap is fortunate to have so many unique and diverse regional district parks, from trails, to playgrounds, beaches, bike parks, campgrounds and...
View ArticleHiking with the deities at Joss Mountain
“Instructions for living a life: Pay attention, Be astonished, Tell about it.” This was the short poem by Mary Oliver that Trail Alliance executive director Phil McIntyre-Paul read to us as we paused...
View ArticleHiking the Tplaqin Trail to the top of the Enderby Cliffs
It has been 20 years since I last hiked to the top of the Enderby Cliffs, so it was a real treat for us to make the climb recently and experience the vastly improved Tplaqin trail. In 2010, thanks to...
View ArticleLife’s a beach during a Shuswap summer
Nice sand at Mara Provincial Park and a large lawn with picnic tables The T-shirt motto, “Life’s a Beach” certainly applies to a Shuswap summer, when residents and tourists alike flock to the shores of...
View ArticleAn expedition into the Mara alpine
The view of the foggy valley from the shoulder of Morton Peak With a goal to visit every part of the Shuswap, it was time to explore Hunters Range and attempt to hike to the forest fire lookout. After...
View ArticleBear Creek flume trail steeped in history
The first new bridge over the creek at the beginning of the trail Many hikers were disappointed when the Bear Creek Flume Trail in Roderick Haig-Brown Park was closed last year due to a washout and...
View ArticleMore places to explore in the Shuswap
Pushing my bike up this trail was tedious, while the return trip down was exciting Over the last few weeks, I have been visiting various locations in order to capture more images needed for my book,...
View ArticleSummer is for camping
Photo courtesy of Shuswap Wild Wonders Some of my favourite childhood memories stem from the three summers I spent at camp in Northern Minnesota and those experiences contributed to my decision to live...
View ArticleWhat happened to swimming?
The Shuswap’s defining features are its lakes and rivers with warm water that is ideal for swimming. Yet, if you visit any one of the Shuswap’s many beaches, you will find many sun worshippers who...
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