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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...

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Hiking 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...

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Mountain 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...

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Working 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...

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Ski-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...

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The 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...

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Adams 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...

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Summer 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...

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What 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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At 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...

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Shuswap 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...

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A 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...

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Hiking with the deities at Joss Mountain

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Hiking 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...

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Life’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...

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An 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...

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Bear 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...

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More 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,...

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Summer 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...

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What 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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