Seasonal crews keep Basin trails and recreation sites and trails safe, welcoming and accessible The brown and white signs marking recreation sites and trails are…
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Off-Road Vehicle Fund boosts two local projects
The B.C. Ministry of Environment and Parks has announced two East Kootenay organizations are receiving funds from the province’s Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Trail Fund. Windermere…
Trail crew members gain skills caring for outdoor spaces
Tending campsites and trails while strengthening their futures In the Columbia Basin, there’s no denying the presence of exceptional campsites and recreational trail networks, which…
Committee struck to care for Mt Swansea recreation
A special committee consisting of users and stakeholders has been struck to address the management and needs of the Swansea Mountain Recreation Site, located near…
Province-wide celebration of trails and outdoor spaces
Outdoor recreation groups and communities from all corners of British Columbia are getting ready to step up for their local trails and outdoor spaces on…
Making it work: RDEK year in review
By Rob Gay Back in 1982, Juno award winning Canadian band Doug and The Slugs debuted their iconic hit “Making It Work” and I feel…
Heiko’s and Three Sisters trails closed
Recreation Sites and Trails BC have closed Heiko’s and The Three Sisters Trails near Fernie until further notice in order to help prevent human/grizzly bear…
All provincial parks closing in response to pandemic
BC Parks is immediately closing all provincial parks in response to the widespread call for increased action to address COVID-19. The closure responds to both…
Camping and ORV use restricted in Koocanusa area
The B.C. government is restricting camping and motorized recreation (including the use of off-road vehicles) throughout the entire Koocanusa Recreation Strategy area this spring and…
RDEK supportive of trails/rec site near Ta Ta Creek
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors Jan. 10 unanimously agreed to support a Crown Land Licence of Occupation application by the…