The 26 kilometre-square lava plain left by the Tseax Volcano in the Nass Valley is an impressive central feature of the Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park north of Terrace, B.C. The volcanic eruption that took place sometime in the 1700s and its impacts are central to the history of the Nisga’a Nation. Large lava flows …
As I approached the Swan Lake Provincial Park day use area, my senses were awakened. Colourful tapestries were hanging from the trees, a fire smoldered in the central gathering place, rhythmic drumming blended with the rustling trees, and smells of traditional foods wafted towards me, making my stomach growl. Before I knew it, I was …
After another successful season of trail building, ecological monitoring, and public outreach projects (to name a few), the 2019 BC Parks student rangers have hung up their hiking boots and stepped back into the classroom. Thanks to funding from the BC Parks Licence Plate Program and the Government of Canada’s Canada Green Jobs Program, both …
Tucked away in the nooks and crannies of British Columbia’s mountain ranges is a symbol of the alpine. White as the snow-capped peaks, the mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus) is an iconic mountain species of British Columbia. Approximately half of the world’s mountain goats reside within the province, inhabiting the jagged alpine slopes. Owing to the …
After 16 years of hard work, a local not-for-profit society has succeeded in bringing together multiple levels of government, structural engineers, heritage consultants and volunteers to save the 106-year old Morden Colliery. Inspired by the innovative use of shipping container modules to stabilize historic buildings in the aftermath of the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that struck …
For many British Columbians, getting out into nature is as simple as strolling around a local park, driving a short distance out of town for a day hike, or planning a weekend of camping with friends. For those who experience physical barriers to mobility, adventuring in the great outdoors can be more challenging. In the …
Did you know that over 14 % of land in B.C. is a park or protected area? That’s a lot of space! Approximately 14 million hectares of land are protected areas within BC Parks’ network, and there’s a lot that goes on in there. One of the many things we consider when managing our parks …
Do you remember the first camping experience you ever had? The excitement and nervousness you felt falling asleep in a tent, wrapped up warm in your sleeping bag, with light from your lantern flickering off the tent walls? What about gathering around your first crackling campfire, only to gaze up to the night sky to …
These days sports reporting is full of stories about one GOAT or another, as in the “Greatest of All Time.” This is a story about actual goats. More than half of the world’s mountain goats are found in B.C., living in rugged mountainous terrain scattered throughout the province. Cathedral Provincial Park, located southwest of Keremeos …
Exploring a park can be a unique experience for every visitor, but there’s one facility common to any outdoor trip: the outhouse. You may think you’re familiar with these amenities, but there’s actually a lot that goes on under the lid that you may not know about. While you don’t need to become a commode …