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(cover photo: Boya Lake / Destination BC)
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BC Parks volunteer brings trails to new heights
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When Brian Moorhead retired from his job as an engineering technologist at the University of British Columbia in 2002, he spent the first year enjoying every minute of retirement. An avid mountain climber with a love for the outdoors, eventually the 78-year-old realized there’s only so much fishing he can do and so many days…
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Bike trails a big hit in BC Parks
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Six years ago, Kirby Villeneuve was invited to experience the excitement brewing at BC Parks’ first bike park at the Alice Lake Provincial Park campground. Located near the playground, the bike park is geared towards beginner riders under the age of 10, and it’s often packed with enthusiastic people. Villeneuve saw the potential for something…
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Join us for Parks Day 2018!
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Have you heard of Parks Day? This annual event is celebrated on the third Saturday of July in every province and territory across Canada. Thousands of people come together to participate in fun, educational, family-oriented events that highlight the important role parks play in maintaining healthy, resilient ecosystems and communities. Join us for Parks Day…
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A Summer Road Trip to BC’s Sunshine Coast
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Guest post by Mary-Ann Bell / The Camping & RV Coalition Camping season is upon us! Temperatures are heating up and the kids are almost out of school, which is a perfect combination for hitting the road and pitching your tent (or trailer, 5th wheel or RV). Every summer my family (and some of our friends)…
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Get Ready to Play at Purden Lake Provincial Park
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On June 16, BC Parks unveiled the first playground with universally accessible features in Northern B.C. at Purden Lake Provincial Park. To celebrate, kids and adults were invited to come explore, play, and discover what “universally accessible” means. As a new employee to BC Parks, I was elated to hear how committed to persons of all…
