Sudden Spring Adventures!

After visiting my Mom in Cultus Lake, I decided at the last minute to go for a little detour before I drove home. When I was a kid, we set up base camp at a creek up the mountain and would spend the day dirt biking, roasting hot dogs and marshmallows, and enjoying the beautifulContinue reading “Sudden Spring Adventures!”

Solo Camping Tips

Simplicity is best when camping solo. I want to spend my time enjoying the fire and the solitude, not prepping food and washing dishes. I also don’t need fancy meals, and usually try to pack my food from things I already have in my kitchen so that I’m not spending a bunch of money onContinue reading “Solo Camping Tips”

Crystal Springs Resort in Lac la Hache

Located just off of Highway 97 in beautiful Lac la Hache, Crystal Springs Resort is run by a wonderful couple named Larry and Gerry and located approximately 25km north of 100 mile house. This resort offers Rustic Sites (no hook ups), Sites with Hookups, as well as Chalets and Cabins for rent. We opted forContinue reading “Crystal Springs Resort in Lac la Hache”

Vancouver Island Bound As A Family of Four!

Typically when going to the island, we book a reservation so we know which sailing we will be on and not have to wait 2 hours for the next one.When we have a reservation, we usually end up on an upper deck, so we’re able to remain or return to our vehicle during the trip.ThisContinue reading “Vancouver Island Bound As A Family of Four!”

Spirit Trail in Harrison Hot Springs

The Spirit Trail is located on McCombs Drive in beautiful Harrison Hot Springs and is a gorgeous cedar forest. A local artist has added some beautiful masks along the way to make the trail more interesting. This is a short walk that starts out as a wide gravel path that takes you past an outhouseContinue reading “Spirit Trail in Harrison Hot Springs”

Sunsets and Spring-Like Weather

The old adage “red sky at night, sailors delight, red sky in morning, sailors take warning” has always stuck with me through the years. For the most part, it’s always been true too. Yesterday’s sunset was gorgeous! My husband and I enjoyed a nice walk after work and decided to walk towards the sunset, soContinue reading “Sunsets and Spring-Like Weather”