Spring is practically on our doorstep, and tourists and locals are set to enjoy the great outdoors once again. Of …
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Climate change forces removal of historic Abbot Pass hut in Yoho National Park
Parks Canada announced it will remove the historic Abbot Pass Refuge Cabin, which overlooks Lake O’Hara in Yoho …
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Sooke Potholes receives $350,000 upgrade, boosting accessibility + signage
Accessible toilets, a wider staircase, signage and a visitor information kiosk are among the amenities to be added at …
Sooke Potholes receives $350,000 upgrade, boosting accessibility + signageRead More
What you need to know before going to these California parks in 2022
By Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times After a 2021 filled with pandemic uncertainty and anxiety about all …
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Palm Springs beyond the poolside: lonesome hikes, alien-inspired architecture and a poignant art museum
By Brendan Kiley, The Seattle Times Allegedly, Palm Springs became Palm Springs through a quirk in contracts …
B.C. patients can now get a prescription for a Parks Canada Discovery Pass
A new program from the BC Parks Foundation will help treat medical issues by giving patients a prescription to …
B.C. patients can now get a prescription for a Parks Canada Discovery PassRead More
Harrison-area photographer captures rare ‘hair ice’
During a recent hike in the Trout Lake area, north of Harrison Hot Springs, Fraser Valley photographer Ryan Kehler …
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Park improvements boost year-round camping at Manning Park
Outdoor enthusiasts now have more opportunities to get out and enjoy British Columbia’s Manning Park. BC Parks …
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A very Yosemite Christmas: 4 must-try winter adventures in the park
By Rachel Schnalzer, Los Angeles Times Good day, fellow Escapists. As I think back over my travels during 2021, a …
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12 months at the top: Cranbrook man hikes Fisher Peak each month in 2021
Cranbrook resident Connor Schartner is no stranger to the backcountry. A helicopter mechanic at Big Horn by trade, and …
12 months at the top: Cranbrook man hikes Fisher Peak each month in 2021Read More
Enjoy the great outdoors this winter with Outdoors West!
If you love exploring the outdoors during a beautiful West Coast winter, you’ll definitely want to pick up the …
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Province adds 65 hectares to this North Okanagan park
Echo Lake Provincial Park, southwest of Cherryville, is growing by 65 hectares through the Protected Areas of British …
Province adds 65 hectares to this North Okanagan parkRead More