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Mount Thynne

On the Trails Posted on June 24, 2026 by D. SmithJune 24, 2026
Thynne

A hike up Mt. Thynne (a long mountain road from Brookmere to the trailhead) on a pleasant summer day.

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Rough Hills

On the Trails Posted on June 23, 2026 by D. SmithJune 23, 2026
Doc Findlay

A hike while my truck was being serviced, up into the hills overlooking the Industrial Park, some off-trail, some steep game trails, and some single tracks.    Wildflowers in bloom along the way and warblers, flickers, and finches in the … Continue reading →

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Scuitto Lake

On the Trails Posted on June 22, 2026 by D. SmithJune 22, 2026
Scuitto

A morning kayak on Scuitto Lake.     After years of drought, the lake is down 2m.    Quiet, sunny, and lots of wildlife on and by the lake. 

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A Windy Paddle

On the Trails Posted on June 21, 2026 by D. SmithJune 21, 2026

An early start to the day, kayaking on Edith Lake in the wind, but before the forecasted gusts.

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McQueen Lake Trails

On the Trails Posted on June 20, 2026 by D. SmithJune 20, 2026
McQueen

A 2 hour hike on the McQueen Lake trails, through the forest and around the lakes.  Many birds along the way – Song Sparrow.  

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Red Plateau Hike

On the Trails Posted on June 19, 2026 by D. SmithJune 19, 2026
red Plateau

We hiked trails and routes through the forest to the Red Plateau Escarpment from the Red Plateau Forest Service Road. (black-capped chickadees)

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Rattler Viewpoint

On the Trails Posted on June 16, 2026 by D. SmithJune 16, 2026

A 2.3 hour hike from Lac le Jeune to the hilltop called Rattler Viewpoint, on a series of snowshoe, off-piste, and cross-country ski trails.

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Sullivan Lake

On the Trails Posted on June 15, 2026 by D. SmithJune 16, 2026
Sullivan

A paddle on Sullivan Lake, followed by a nature exploration in the upper Sullivan hills.  

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Floodlands to Cooney Bay

On the Trails Posted on June 14, 2026 by D. SmithJune 14, 2026
Floodlands

Kayaking from the Tranquille – Floodlands bay through channels to Kamloops Lake, into Cooney Bay and back.     Lots of carp surfacing, great blue herons, swans, blackbirds, marsh wrens, crows, and an eagle.

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Stony Lake Hills

On the Trails Posted on June 12, 2026 by D. SmithJune 12, 2026
Stony Lake

A hike on the Stony Lake Track in the Lac du Bois Conservation Area and up the hills and ridges for a loop route back on a beautiful spring day.

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Paul Lake Paddle

On the Trails Posted on June 10, 2026 by D. SmithJune 10, 2026
Paul

Kayaking the east end of Paul Lake on a greyish, breezy day.   No one else on the lake, but there were loons and chicks, geese and goslings, an osprey, ducks, blackbirds, swallows, crows, and flowering crowfoot buttercups in the water.  … Continue reading →

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Ponderosa Big Pine Loop

On the Trails Posted on June 8, 2026 by D. SmithJune 8, 2026
Kenna

A hike in Kenna Cartwright Park, out Ponderosa and back on Big Pine Trails.

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East Channels

On the Trails Posted on June 7, 2026 by D. SmithJune 7, 2026
floodlands

Kayaking in the floodlands up the channels to the east and back.

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Floodlands

On the Trails Posted on June 6, 2026 by D. SmithJune 7, 2026

A first day of kayaking in the floodlands near Tranquille for 2026.    Calm, but with some stormy-looking conditions.

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Mara Mountain

On the Trails Posted on June 5, 2026 by D. SmithJune 5, 2026
Mara

We hiked from Pruden Pass to the top of Mara Mountain from the northeast on a cloudy day.    Always a great route, an annual hike…

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Kayaking Isobel Lake

On the Trails Posted on June 3, 2026 by D. SmithJune 3, 2026
Isobel

Kayaking, twice around Isobel Lake on an early, calm morning with no one else on the lake but ducks and loons.

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Baileys Chute and West Lake

On the Trails Posted on June 2, 2026 by D. SmithJune 2, 2026
Baileys

A hike in Wells Gray Park along the Clearwater River and through the forest on a sunny June day.

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Lac le Jeune Lookout Hike

On the Trails Posted on May 31, 2026 by D. SmithMay 31, 2026

A hike to the Lac le Jeune Lookout using ski trails, unmarked single tracks, and snowshoe trails for a loop route on a fine day…

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Greenstone Mountain Trails

On the Trails Posted on May 30, 2026 by D. SmithMay 31, 2026
Greenstone

A 2.5 hour hike on the rugged trails on Greenstone Mountain.    All was quiet…

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Sunset Nature Hike

On the Trails Posted on May 28, 2026 by D. SmithMay 28, 2026
Sunset

A loop route on the west side of Kenna Cartwright Park on a warm morning.       Some off-trail sections.

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