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August 30, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Jack Talks Fall Getaways with Bill Good on CKNW AM 980 Friday September 5, 9-10 a.m., The Bill Good Show Join Jack and Bill as they chat about how they spent their summer vacations while fielding calls from listeners on the best day trips and weekend getaways ideas this fall. Call the Open Line: 604-280-9898; Toll Free 1-877-399-9898; Mobile *9898 What a great summer to celebrate British Columbia’s 150th anniversary. Whether you opt for a day trip or weekend getaway around southwestern B.C., there are more ways... [Read the full story]
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New outdoor guidebooks keep wanderers on track
August 26, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Text CR Jack Christie Photo CR Louise Christie Original Article Well-written guidebooks are worth their weight in time—as in, time well spent consulting one in advance of an adventure. That’s particularly true here in B.C., where, from one year to the next, roads are washed out by monsoon rains and new trails appear under the aegis of local stewardship groups. At the same time, new parks mushroom in urban regions and, on a larger scale, within the vast wilderness that lies beyond sidewalk’s end. Whether you’re looking... [Read the full story]
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Home is where the fun is
August 26, 2008 · Leave a Comment
You needn’t venture far — or overnight — for adventure Dana Gee, The Province Text CR Dana Gee Photo CR Louise Christie Published: Monday, August 18, 2008 Original Article Plain and simple, my idea of camping is no room service. Now I know that sounds like something a spoiled princess would say, but really, it’s just something someone who doesn’t like to carry heavy things on her back and be dirty would say. But just because I have no desire to zip myself into a sleeping bag doesn’t... [Read the full story]
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