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Okanagan Bucket List
How often do you visit a beautiful place and only find out later that you missed so much? Sure, you checked out the major attractions, but did you really get to know the place? It's happened to us and I bet it's happened to you....
How to Choose Your Perfect Hiking Trail
Hiking is easy enough, right? One foot after the other. It’s just like walking. That’s true… kinda. Even though hiking seems simple, if you’re not careful you can get yourself into trouble. There’s a lot more to choosing your hiking trail than you may think....
10 Hiking Essentials You Should Always Pack
When you’re new to the outdoors, it can be overwhelming with how much you need to learn. Between staying safe, learning the lingo, finding the right gear, and the seemingly million other things, it’s hard to know where to start. Luckily, we’re here to help!...
How to Stay Hydrated in Hot Weather When You’re Hiking
We’re well into summer here in the Okanagan and with that comes blazing heat. Even though I love the outdoors, I don't normally want to go outside in such high temperatures. When we do manage to go on a hike, it can be really hard...
Breathtaking Views from Dilworth Mountain Park
Dilworth Mountain Park is perhaps the easiest hike in Kelowna, yet offers some of the best views of the city. The mountain stands high above the city and can be seen from almost anywhere in Kelowna. You need to check out Dilworth Mountain if you...
Eain Lamont Trail on Mt Boucherie
The Eain Lamont Trail on Mt Boucherie is a short, steep hike with amazing views of the Okanagan. The maze of trails will keep you on your toes and make every climb different. With views up and down Okanagan Lake and very few people, this...
9 Tips to Not Hate Camping in the Rain
We know how it goes, you’ve been planning your camping trip for weeks and can’t wait to kick back and relax when suddenly there’s rain in the forecast. Instead of calling it quits, why not learn to embrace the rain! Don’t let a little water...
A Short Hike on Mt Baldy in Kelowna
Are you looking for an easy hike that offers amazing views? Or the perfect after work hike? Look no further than Mt Baldy in Kelowna! Mt Baldy is located between Rutland and Glenmore and is a short, fairly easy hike. It’s easily identified by its...
Hiking the Boucherie Rush Trail on Mt Boucherie
There’s no shortage of panoramic views in the Okanagan and the views from the Boucherie Rush Trail in West Kelowna are certainly no different. Almost from the beginning, you’re presented with dramatic, sweeping views that only get better the farther you hike. The Boucherie Rush...
Beginner’s Guide to Staying with Airbnb
Jacob and I are huge fans of camping, but every once in awhile we hit a point where we can’t sleep on the ground for another night. Or we just want to take a shower in a real shower without wearing flip-flops. Thanks to Airbnb,...
Enjoy the Relaxing Enderby River Float on the Shuswap River
The Shuswap River is the heart of many small North Okanagan communities. Ask any local and they’ll happily recount many a summer spent on the shores of the Shuswap River (Jacob and I included). Whether you’re a local or excited visitor, the Enderby River float...
4 Totally Awesome Hiking and Adventure Books You Need to Read
Besides exploring the Pacific Northwest, one thing that Jacob and I both absolutely love are books. Small, big, fiction, non-fiction — give us a book and we'll love you forever. Jacob's heart is taken by medieval stories and I love hiking and adventure books. I've narrowed...
Snowshoeing at Telemark Nordic Club
This winter seems to just never end! Right when we think spring is on the way, BAM, the temperature drops, and the snow starts falling again. Why?! I’ve never been a huge fan of winter (skiing ain’t my thing), but this winter we decided to...
Refuel with Coconut Hemp Protein Bars
There's nothing better than a yummy treat when you're hiking, on a road trip, or just snacking at work. It's even better when that treat is both healthy and delicious. These coconut hemp protein bars are super easy to make and they've become a staple to refuel on our hikes —...
Heart O’ the Hills Campground, Washington
Heart O’ the Hills is a wonderful option if you’re planning to explore the northern section of Olympic National Park for a few days. The sites are large and offer plenty of privacy amongst the forest. While the undergrowth of the campground is sparser than other…