Guest blog by Sandra Riches, BC AdventureSmart Executive Director —– Hiking season is almost here, and B.C. loves to hike! BC AdventureSmart wants you to get informed, be prepared and #HikeSmart. The BC AdventureSmart trail-specific videos, launched April 25 – May 18, 2022, focus on the 11 trails in B.C. with the highest number of …
Written by Crystal Mason In 2019 my partner and I volunteered for the BC Parks Citizen Science Wildlife Monitoring Program to install and monitor a trail camera in the Coquihalla area. The program is a BC Parks initiative and data gathered from the program is available to other researchers, including biologists from Canada and the …
Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den Provincial Park, a local Prince George treasure, was established in 1999 to protect the old growth cedar, hemlock, spruce forests and sweeping alpine meadows. With nearly 24,000 hectares protected, the park provides necessary habitat for a variety of wildlife, including mountain caribou. It also provides excellent recreational opportunities year-around for outdoor enthusiasts, offering …
Written by Abby Koning Before you take an international flight, you make sure you have your passport. Before you start your car, you put on a seat belt. And before you go to the grocery store, you make a grocery list. Many times a day, we check in with ourselves to make sure we are …
Written by Natasha Ewing The energy in the room was electric. All of us were excited to touch, try and experience the new device sitting in the right corner of the room. The device – a TrailRider – looked a bit odd – almost like a hybrid between a stroller and a wheelbarrow. It had …
BC Parks was featured on Destination BC’s blog – Explore BC. See the original blog post here: http://blog.hellobc.com/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-bc-parks/ The journey is part of the adventure as you hike through a forest—or spend a day on the water—en route to a rejuvenating soak in undeveloped natural hot springs. Soothe aching muscles and keep an eye out for …
Disclaimer: Please note this article was originally published in 2017 and retains original references and terminology from its publication date. Certain landmark names have since been updated or retired. Blog and photos by: Iain Robert Reid Elk Lakes isn’t one of those parks that first comes to mind when one mentions Canada’s Rocky Mountains, however, …
Disclaimer: Please note this article was originally published in 2016 and retains original references and terminology from its publication date. Certain landmark names have since been updated or retired. Blog post adapted from Fernie Fix Magazine. Submitted by Lee-Anne Walker to FernieFix. My world turned upside down when my mother died. We had a special bond …
Guest blog post by Iain Robert Reid Photography The air is thick with salt, huge coniferous trees tower above, and coastal canyons wind their way down to the sea where thunderous waves crash on shore. This is Juan de Fuca Provincial Park, an extraordinary coastal experience. Every time I’ve been to this park I’ve discovered …
Guest blog post from Ally Pintucci from Chasing Sunrise For anyone that knows me, you read this title and probably think those words would never come out of my mouth. I’m an active photographer who, in fact, shoots content for “the gram” all day, everyday. My 9-5 is a social media manager and photographer for …