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‘Completely unacceptable’: Vernon man douses fire left behind by irresponsible campers
An outdoor enthusiast, and former wildfire fighter, who spotted an abandoned campfire burning on a…
Thinking of spring? BC set to take reservations for camping in provincial parks
As temperatures plummet thanks to a weather system funnelling frigid Arctic air into BC, you…
Homeless campers and children’s parks don’t mix in Vernon
With more than 200 people sleeping rough in Vernon, city councillor Kari Gares would like…
Tired of Airbnbs and hotels? Okanagan glamping may be just right for you
It’s easy to find a place to stay overnight in the Okanagan but for something…
You may already be too late to book campsites for the May long weekend
B.C. campers can book for their spots for the May long weekend starting at 7…
B.C. campers can book spring camping starting tomorrow
B.C. residents keen to plan their first camping trip of 2023 will be able to…
‘It didn’t crash’: Campers fairly happy with new B.C. Parks reservation site
Some users of the newly revamped B.C. Parks reservation website were happy it didn't crash…
You’ll need to re-register in order to access new B.C. Parks reservation system
B.C. Parks is upgrading its website for booking camp spots this year but people will…
New four-season campground opens in one of B.C.’s busiest parks
B.C. Parks has added a four-season campground to one of the province's most popular parks…
North Okanagan’s newest ‘glampground’ is ‘cannabis, alcohol and party-friendly’
After just five days in operation the bookings are already pouring in for the Utopia…
Growing piles of roadside garbage in Penticton linked to overnight campers
Increasing amounts of highway garbage could be a growing secondary issue rising from homeless campers…
Vintage photos of Okanagan Lake campground show how it used to be
As the weather warms, many thoughts are turning to the prospect of spending some time…
Old-timey glamping could soon be available at Historic O’Keefe Ranch
Historic O'Keefe Ranch may soon see glamping options available for campers if the Township of…
People sleeping rough in Kelowna getting new campsite
The City of Kelowna is going to open a new spot for homeless residents to…
Opening day for B.C. Parks online reservation system goes smoothly this time
Things went much better during this year’s initial rollout of British Columbia’s parks online camping…
B.C Parks to open online camping reservations March 8
Campers can finally start making plans for the 2021 season at B.C. parks. B.C. Parks…
These wood bricks made in Summerland will keep the smoke out of your eyes
Most Canadians are familiar with the joys of sitting around a campfire, roasting marshmallows and…
Okanagan Lake’s last private campground for sale, marking the end of an era
The Todd family’s Okanagan Lake campground is the last of a dying breed. For 65…
Free shelter spaces mean no homeless camps planned for Kamloops city parks
Although homeless people in Vancouver and Kelowna are able to set up camp in city…
Vernon RCMP spend 3 days looking for hiker who wasn’t lost
RCMP officers, along with Vernon Search and Rescue volunteers, spent three days looking for a…
Campers moving to backwoods to get around closures
Just because provincial and forestry campgrounds have been closed due to COVID-19, that hasn’t stopped…
Where to go this weekend? The backyard seems like a good bet
It’s the first long weekend of spring, and the weather looks good for a first…
As homeless shelters close in Kelowna, Recreation Avenue campground comes back to life
After being virtually deserted during the winter, people are setting up tents again at the…
Developer makes high end plans for Kelowna campground that’s home to low income earners
Matthew Richard loves where he lives. The rent is cheap, it’s quiet and close to…