About the Tick

All across Canada ticks of different shapes, sizes and varieties can be found. There are over 20 species but  only 3 posing an ongoing threat to humans. Tick bites can often be very painful and slow healing however if properly taken care of the chance of major infection and the potential of contracting a disease is minimal. Adult ticks are generally half the size of your pinkie fingernail. Ticks can be… Read the rest

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