When the first weekend in August approaches, I’m always filled with excitement as I plan my getaway. The three-day break provided by BC Day is a chance to explore my adopted province. In previous years, I’ve taken a road trip to Lytton for white water rafting and gone camping at Nairn Falls. In keeping with … More Modo Road Trip: Camping in the haze at Manning Park
A night soaking in the historic past of British Columbia? Count me in! On a sunny Sunday in May I hopped into my Modo car. The plan: explore the farms and wineries of Langley before arriving at Fort Langley National Historic Site for a night in a unique accommodation. //embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js Centuries ago, the Hudson’s Bay … More Overnighting at Fort Langley
Have you ever had the desire to pull your car over and jump into a cold but refreshing body of water? Well, go for it! I was on my way home from a road trip to Lytton, BC, driving along Hwy #1 when I pulled over on the shoulder of the road. I was hot, sweaty … More Jumping in at Lake of the Woods
Alouette Lake in Golden Ears Provincial Park Feeling the cold water run through my fingers, I look at the trees poking out from the water. I haven’t seen anything like this before as we paddle between the standing dead trees. My eyes dart between the shoreline and into the water where we pass over slow decaying … More Canoeing Alouette Lake in Golden Ears
After having to cancel my Gulf Island kayaking trip due to a car accident, a couple friends and I decided to stay close to Vancouver and head to Golden Ears Provincial Park for a weekend of camping and time outdoors. I craved time away from the city and wanted to be surrounded by nature. Due to the accident, I … More Greater Vancouver Easy Walks – Golden Ears Provincial Park Lower Falls Trail
I was given the use of a 2014 Chevrolet Trax for a weekend, so to take full advantage of this opportunity I decided to hit the road. One of the destinations that I was determined to visit was Fort Langley National Historical Site. I put out a call out to see who wanted to join me, but with the cold weather a lot of … More Exploring Fort Langley National Historical Site
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