Kootenay Rockies BC: Arrow Lakes Riding Area (Map 9, 17, 25)
Roads leading along the western side of Upper Arrow Lake are ideal for ATV riders to explore. It is possible to ride all the way from Shelter Bay (Map 23/G3) to Needles (Map 9/E1). Popular destinations include the Pingston Valley and Paint Lake (both described below) as well as Catherine and Cameron Lakes, the Fosthall Canyon, Mosquito Lake and Whatshan Lake. There… Read the rest

Kootenay Rockies BC: Wragge Beach Rec Site (Map 18/C5)
On the western shores of Slocan Lake, this popular site is reached off the narrow Wragge Beach Road. The beautiful site offers 5 campsites next to the lakeshore, 3 set in the heavily forested shoreline and 5 walk-in tent sites in the woods away from the beach. Boaters and backroad travellers both use the site, which offers a nice, pebble beach and… Read the rest

Perhaps one of the most revered aspects of working for the Backroad Mapbooks is the chance to do research.  I often get to just explore.  Not only is this enjoyable as I get to see some of the amazing natural wonders of BC but I get the added bonus of being able to write the trips off against the taxman.

Although very tempting, I rarely simply pick up and leave.  Instead, I plan the trips… Read the rest