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Trees of Vancouver and the Pacific Northwest
March 3, 2008Vancouver and the west coast of Canada are famous for having the largest temperate rainforest in the world. The lush green trees that make up these forests are a result of the moist climate caused by rainfall from the clouds as they move upwards over the coastal mountain range. With mild winter...
Smuggler's Cove on the Sunshine Coast
February 25, 2008Just a short, one hour ferry ride north of Vancouver lies a popular weekend get-away destination called the Sunshine Coast. One of the jewels of this area is Smuggler's Cove Provincial Park, a picturesque region with trails along the rocky ledges that look out at the stunning views of Georgia S...
Garmin GPSMap 60CSx Review
January 14, 2008Although the Garmin GPSMap 60CSx has been out for a couple of years now, they recently dropped in price quite a bit so I decided to buy one. This GPS unit is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast who will be spending time in varied weather conditions or heavy tree cover as it’s enclosed in a durab...
The West Coast Trail
January 5, 2008The West Coast Trail is a world famous 77km trail along the southwestern coast of Vancouver Island. Originally built as a means for survivors of shipwrecks to reach civilization, the trail has become a popular destination for outdoor adventure seekers wanting to challenge themselves through the...