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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Got snow? Summertime in the Kootenays sure does
Brenda Haley and her adventurous friends decided to take a hike up Kokanee Glacier Park on Saturday, July 2. Her …
7 ways to celebrate summer 2022 in the Okanagan
The Okanagan is a beautiful region of southern British Columbia defined by the basin of Okanagan Lake and encompasses …
Let Outdoors West be your guide to the great outdoors this summer!
Here on the West Coast, summer is made for exploring the outdoors, To make the most of your adventures, be sure to bring …
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