By Scott Hewitt / The Columbian A bit sizzly up there on the surface, is it? Why not hang out down here, …
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Discover the Macbeth Icefield: Palatial landscape of the West Kootenay
Ever heard of the Macbeth Icefield? Nothing tragic or vengeful comes to mind like the Shakespeare play when looking …
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Hike like a local: Victoria hikers share their top 3 destinations
With its scenic West Coast location, boasting a unique mix of ocean shoreline, forests, rivers and lakes, it’s no …
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B.C. residents + visitors urged to follow the Camper’s Code
Do you know the Camper’s Code? Developed collaboratively by a dozen B.C.-based organizations, the …
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Exploring Alaska: 2 days in America’s largest national park
By Colleen Thomas, Tribune News Service The rutted dirt road was proving a challenge for our rented SUV. We were 50 …
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Got snow? Summertime in the Kootenays sure does
Brenda Haley and her adventurous friends decided to take a hike up Kokanee Glacier Park on Saturday, July 2. Her …
7 ways to celebrate summer 2022 in the Okanagan
The Okanagan is a beautiful region of southern British Columbia defined by the basin of Okanagan Lake and encompasses …
Let Outdoors West be your guide to the great outdoors this summer!
Here on the West Coast, summer is made for exploring the outdoors, To make the most of your adventures, be sure to bring …
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New business partners breathe new life into Vancouver Island’s most remote pub
Buying a pub and restaurant in the midst of a pandemic might be considered a questionable business decision, but a …
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Bounce-back summer expected for Comox Valley tourism industry
Of all the industries adversely affected by the pandemic, the tourism industry was hit especially hard. Now that …
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Get outside and celebrate the second annual BC Trails Day
For the second year, the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC is gathering British Columbians for a day of celebration, …
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Hikers beware: Avalanche hazards persist in mountain national parks
Hikers looking to explore the mountain national parks are going to have to take caution this spring, as an above-average …
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