5 Beautiful Destination Hikes Near Vancouver Off The Beaten Path – Guest post from author Stephen Hui whose book “Destination Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia” is out now!

Fish, hike, and canoe the Crowsnest Pass area of Alberta in the Rocky Mountains. Check out my latest ZenSeekers assignment.

The 8km Wild Pacific Trail is the vision and initiative of Ucluelet’s “Oyster Jim” Martin in action. Built with funds donated to the Wild Pacific Trail Society in Ucluelet on Vancouver Island.

Hiking adventures in Oregon! John and I walked around the Beazell Memorial Forest in Philomath near Corvallis, and we also trekked up Spencer Butte in Eugene. View our photos and hear about our adventures.

Skyride Closure to Affect Grouse Grind in Early November: The only way back down from the Grouse Grind (November 1-12, 2018) will be the BCMC trail which will add 2 hours of hiking time.

Looking for hikes near Port Alberni on Vancouver Island? Check out these 3 awesome hikes in the Alberni Valley where you can cross a suspension bridge, get an awesome sunrise photo, chase waterfalls, hit the beach, and more.

Hiking and Fishing in Coquitlam: This month, why not trek the trails less travelled in Coquitlam? Or introduce your kids to fishing for trout? From a free fishing derby to affordable group hikes, it’s time to shake out those boots, mark your calendars and get ready for some new adventures.

Get Fit for Free in Coquitlam This January: Explore ways to be fit, stay active, and have fun in Coquitlam this month whether it’s conquering the Coquitlam Crunch, hiking at Minnekhada Park, or enjoying Lights at Lafarge Lake

Best Maui Hikes: Waihee Ridge Trail. A 5-mile round trip trail (8km) that ascends 1,500 ft (457m) through a lush forest with views of Maui’s north coast and distant West Maui Forest Reserve waterfalls.