This winter we have had some of the lowest water levels in our rivers. There were many people hiking on Rabbit Island since the channel was very narrow and shallow. We went across to the island hiked around it, staying … Continue reading →
I paddled out of Cooney Bay in April and instead of heading out into the bay and then farther out to Kamloops Lake, I chose to paddle upstream into the shallow river channels and explore the delta sand islands. At … Continue reading →
There are a lot of seldom visited provincial parks and Epsom is one of them. Access is off Highway #1, but the track is easy to miss with no signage, a single-lane dirt track on a sharp angle and little … Continue reading →
Black Canyon is a narrow spot among black cliffs where the Thompson River takes a curved path. It can’t be seen from Highway 1, nor from the Highland Valley Road so hikers have to turn onto the Kirkland Ranch Road … Continue reading →
When the river floods, Dale’s Antique Beach is not very accessible, but in early spring this is a nice walk. Start on the River’s Trail from the end of Aviation Way. Walk along the trail west. Side trails stay closer … Continue reading →
When spring starts to arrive, the hills become icy and muddy so we have to find lower routes that dry up early. Rabbit Island is a 4km beach-island walk best done in March. Park at the southeast corner of McArthur … Continue reading →