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DISCOVERING MYRA CANYON

Bruce Holland — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 18:00:48 +0000

Discovering Myra Canyon: A Scenic Bike Ride Through History Nestled in the the slopes of the Okanagan Highlands of British Columbia, Myra Canyon offers one of the most amazing cycling experiences anywhere! This unique trail blends breathtaking scenery with rich history, making it a must-visit destination for adventurers and history buffs alike. Whether you're a [...]

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OLD FRIEND, NEW PADDLING ADVENTURE

Bruce Holland — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 19:50:52 +0000

Kayaking Kyuquot Sound to the Brooks Peninsula After a 40 year hiatus my good friend Brian Henry and I got back together to do another camping/kayak trip. Brian and I go back a long ways. We first met whitewater kayaking on the Cowichan River on Vancouver Island and from there we went on to build [...]

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Riding the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Bruce Holland — Mon, 20 May 2024 22:17:05 +0000

Some Background on the D&SNGRR Way back in 1972, while my family was living in Colorado Springs, Colorado we took a road trip during spring break. It was a whirlwind tour from Colorado Springs out to the west coast to visit Disneyland, via Durango, Mesa Verde and the Grand Canyon, then returning east as far [...]

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Aurora Borealis in Victoria, BC!

Bruce Holland — Sun, 12 May 2024 18:56:00 +0000

A Rare & Incredible Light Show with the Aurora Borealis! On the May 10th, 2024 we got the display of a lifetime when the Aurora Borealis made a spectacular appearance over Victoria on Vancouver Island where we live. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) — a division of the US National Weather Service — was [...]

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GOWLLAND TOD – OFF THE BEATEN PATH PART 2

Bruce Holland — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 16:33:26 +0000

Gowlland Tod - Off The Beaten Path - Jocelyn Hill to McKenzie Bight Gowlland Tod Provincial Park encompasses 1280 hectares (3,162 acres), which includes the Gowlland Range along the shores of Finlayson Inlet and Squally Reach. It is an area rich in biodiversity with more than 150 animal and plant species having been identified within [...]

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SHEPHARD’S PIE

Linda Holland — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 19:28:41 +0000

For something different while on the road, you can make a yummy Shephard's Pie with ingredients that don't require refridgeration - except the ground beef, of course! Most RV's have storage for canned/boxed food. When planning on what to take on your trip, why not have a few things in stock to make something different [...]

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HYGGE AND YOUR RV

Bruce Holland — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:01:03 +0000

Bringing Hygge into your RV Lifestyle It’s an odd word to pronounce, and perhaps even more difficult to explain, especially to those of us who haven’t been brought up in the culture, hygge, pronounced more or less as “hooga”, is a Danish and Norwegian word describing a feeling of extreme coziness, quiet comfort or the [...]

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PADDLING FROM ALBERT HEAD TO WITTY’S LAGOON

Bruce Holland — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 05:44:13 +0000

Paddling from Albert Head to Sitting Lady Falls in Witty's Lagoon is a true West Coast Adventure! If you’re looking for something a little different on your aquatic adventures, whether by kayak, canoe or SUP, a paddling trip from Albert Head to Witty’s Lagoon may just be the thing. It is not long, only about [...]

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Riding the Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail

Bruce Holland — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 19:50:10 +0000

The Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail The Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail runs 13km (8mi) between the Humpback Reservoir and the boundary with the Cowichan Valley Regional District near the end of Finlayson View Plc, most of it running in the Sooke Hills Wilderness Park. While unpaved, the path is high quality packed gravel about 3-5m wide [...]

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FISH TACOS

Linda Holland — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 23:18:47 +0000

This meal comes together really fast. I make my own Taco Seasoning (recipe follows) but for convenience you can certainly use 'store-bought'. TACOS Some fish. Whatever you happen to have will work. Amount varies with how many you're cooking for! Cut into small chunks and sprinkle taco seasoning all over. How much depends on how [...]

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