Our Favourite Outdoor Brands That Give Back
I’ve spent a lot of time enjoying the outdoors over my lifetime. When I was little, I spent hours exploring our backyard forest. As I got older, it’s no surprise I took to hiking, camping, and road trips. But those activities require (at least some) gear and because we’re young adult just starting out, we’ve basically started from scratch. We believe that when we buy gear for the outdoors, we should support brands that help protect the places we’re exploring. Luckily, there are many outdoor brands that give back. Outdoor…
Peak Trail at Big White Ski Resort
I love mountains and I absolutely adore the views from their summits. It’s incredibly empowering to summit a mountain and gaze in every direction. Plus, that swell of complete happiness that starts in your chest and moves throughout your entire…
Wood Lake Loop in Lake Country
The Okanagan is famous for beautiful, sunny days and scenic, deep blue lakes. There’s nothing quite like spending your day next to the water, surrounded by gorgeous mountains. If you’re looking for a scenic walk or bike ride that checks…
Surfing in Tofino: for Beginners
Did you know that Canada has a cute, relaxed surfing town reminiscent of California right here in BC? Don’t let our lack of palm trees fool you, you can enjoy year-round surfing in the Great White North! Tofino, located on…
Christie Falls in Kelowna
Christie Falls is a stunning, free falling waterfall located near Kelowna, BC and has been on our hiking list for quite some time. The waterfall is an Okanagan gem and is well worth the hour-long drive on a bumpy service…
Canyon Rim Trail at Bear Creek Provincial Park
Bear Creek Provincial Par is located on the shores of Okanagan Lake near Kelowna. It’s home to a network of beautiful, family friendly trails that loop around a waterfall gorge. The Bear Creek Canyon Rim Trail, which is the longest…
Rhonda Lake Trail at Big White Ski Resort
Hiking at a ski resort. While it’s probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Big White, the resort actually has some really great summer hiking trails. One of these is the Rhonda Lake Trail…
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…
Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park
When you explore Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park, it feels like you’re on top of the world! Gorgeous snow-capped mountains surround you and the ocean sparkles below. With such phenomenal views, it’s easy to see why it’s a crown…
Windy Ridge Viewpoint at Mt St Helens
Windy Ridge Viewpoint offers stunning panoramic views of Mt St Helens and the widespread devastation from her 1980 eruption. It’s hard to imagine what the area used to look like as you stand amidst the naked hills and toothpick-like trees.…
Ape Caves Lava Tube at Mt St Helens
Imagine: You’re exploring Ape Caves and you’re engulfed in darkness with no sense of direction. Your eyes search desperately for something to cling to but they can’t find anything. Just when your heart starts to flutter with fear, voices echo…
Kathleen Lake on Knox Mountain
Kathleen Lake on Knox Mountain is a small, marshy water basin that’s more pond than lake-like. However, just because it doesn’t have the same beauty as Okanagan Lake doesn’t mean it should be overlooked! It’s usually very quiet and if…
Paul’s Tomb on Knox Mountain
If there’s a more well-known hike that’s loved by locals than Paul’s Tomb, I don’t know what it is. You’ll always find at least one hiker or runner on the trail, no matter the time of the year. And if…
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