News Items tag as: Hiking

From isolation to friendships: A Vernon couple's inspiring waterfall chasing adventure
August 11, 2024 - 3:30 PM

A Vernon couple is partway through an ambitious goal to visit 400 waterfalls in BC that was prompted by the isolating effects of COVID pandemic restrictions, but bloomed into the exact opposite.
iN PHOTOS: Two popular North Okanagan hiking trails to explore this summer
August 02, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Some outdoor enthusiasts are spending the summer hitting the trails in the Thompson-Okanagan and there are many to choose from.
iN PHOTOS: Some of B.C.’s best balancing rocks are in the Thompson-Okanagan
June 24, 2022 - 6:00 AM

On a recent backroad drive, Kelowna’s Joanne Zebroff spotted a small sign saying ‘Balancing Rock here.’
Why hikers, bikers need to resist temptation to use muddy trails in Kamloops, Okanagan
March 09, 2022 - 6:00 AM

Things are starting to warm up as we approach the first day of spring, and some bikers and hikers are anxiously waiting to hit the trails.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

From isolation to friendships: A Vernon couple's inspiring waterfall chasing adventure