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Enhancing Experiences and Reducing Impacts
January 12, 2021Guest Author, Martin Ryer @martin_ryer Have you ever been stranded on an island before? To some, that might...Continue reading… -
My Summer as a Discover Parks Ambassador
October 18, 2020This past summer, I got the exciting opportunity to work as a Discover Park Ambassador for BC Parks Foundation in three of the most beautiful provincial parks on Vancouver Island. All centered around Parksville: Englishman River...Continue reading… -
Rediscover parks and wildlife with iNaturalist
May 14, 2020Photo: the BC Parks iNaturalist Project field team, taken by Brian Starzomski With BC Parks gradually starting to re-open to the public, we’re all eager to get out and...Continue reading… -
16 family-friendly, nature-inspired activities you can do anywhere
May 13, 2020Tut tut. Looks like rain (here on the South Coast, at least). While that might dampen some of your family’s long-weekend plans (see what we did there), don’t let it keep you away from nature! Whether...Continue reading… -
Family-Friendly Indoor Picnic Activities
March 28, 2020If you’re looking for some kid-friendly activities to keep the little ones entertained during your At Home Picnic, we have some ideas for you! From classic games to indoor hacks of classic picnic games, you can use these suggestions...Continue reading… -
At Home Picnic: Give your party a theme
March 26, 2020B.C.'s Big At Home Picnic is a time to get creative as we come together (virtually) as a province. Adding a theme to your at home picnic can make it even more fun and memorable. The use of themed food, drink and decor can...Continue reading… -
Alien Invasion: 10 Invasive Species Found in B.C.'s Parks
February 25, 2020Photo: Scotch broom in Strathcona Provincial Park by Robby Deans What are invasive...Continue reading… -
Donors Making a Difference: Creating a Legacy in Mount Robson Provincial Park
January 14, 2020Photo: Park supporter Graham Wetter hiking in the B.C. backcountry. Editor’s note: How will you leave your legacy? In this guest post, we hear from park supporter,...Continue reading… -
A Beginner’s Guide to Experiencing BC's Parks
July 26, 2019Photos by Cole TeWhiu of The West Coast Experience Editor's note: The BC Parks Foundation is proud to partner with...Continue reading… -
Natural Phenomena: 5 Things You May Not Know About BC's Parks
July 16, 2019Photo by Kari Medig for Destination BC Parks Day is on Saturday, July 20th, so we thought it would be a great...Continue reading… -
The Path to Recovery: How the Outdoors Helped Me Regain My Freedom
July 4, 2019Editor's note: What's stopping you from getting outside? In this guest post, Paulo Manuel Guerrero shares his favourite outdoor activities and how getting outside helped in his healing process after an...Continue reading…
“The wilderness holds answers to questions humans have not yet learned to ask.
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