The Sooke region is described as “Wild By Nature” for good reason. Stretching along southern Vancouver …
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Hiking Washington state: 5 hikes to explore in Snohomish County’s southern frontier
With summer giving way to a mild autumn days, hiking is a way to get out and enjoy all the Pacific Northwest has to …
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Western Canadian campsites top list of epic outdoor adventures
Few of us know camping like the Scouts, so who better to weigh in on the country’s most epic camp sites. Of …
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Maple Ridge emergency hiking shelter celebrates 20 years of saving lives
The first and only emergency hiking shelter in Golden Ears Provincial Park celebrated its 20th anniversary this summer, …
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B.C. adventurer treks 4,200-km Pacific Trail from Mexico to Canada
No one does epic quite like Greg Barber. The North Vancouver resident went for a 4,270-km hike and returned home …
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This summer, visit a paradise on Earth
If you’ve never visited the Paradise area of Mt. Rainier, there’s still time this summer to correct that …
Sooke trails inspire: on foot, bike, or horse!
Sooke is filled with a spectacular array of trails for active nature lovers to experience. You’ll find …
Venture into the dark at Washington’s Ape Cave
By Scott Hewitt / The Columbian A bit sizzly up there on the surface, is it? Why not hang out down here, …
Discover the Macbeth Icefield: Palatial landscape of the West Kootenay
Ever heard of the Macbeth Icefield? Nothing tragic or vengeful comes to mind like the Shakespeare play when looking …
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Hike like a local: Victoria hikers share their top 3 destinations
With its scenic West Coast location, boasting a unique mix of ocean shoreline, forests, rivers and lakes, it’s no …
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B.C. residents + visitors urged to follow the Camper’s Code
Do you know the Camper’s Code? Developed collaboratively by a dozen B.C.-based organizations, the …
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Exploring Alaska: 2 days in America’s largest national park
By Colleen Thomas, Tribune News Service The rutted dirt road was proving a challenge for our rented SUV. We were 50 …
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