Stories from the Trail

Exploring & Sharing…

Welcome to a world of possibilities, where the journey is as exhilarating as the destination, and where every moment is an opportunity. Just don’t leave a mark on the canvas of our world. When exploring, remember to leave only footprints and take only photos. We hope you enjoy reading our blog!

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Camel’s Hump Trail Signage

The Monashee Trail Society wants to thank The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for adding “service attraction” signs on Highway 6 at our request. The signs lead to the parking area for the Camel’s Hump hike and can be found just East of Lumby, and on Creighton Valley Rd at the turnoff for Camel’s Hump.…
The Benefits of Walking

Move It or Lose It! Give your health a boost – it’s simple – go for a walk. Being healthy is one of our most precious gifts… don’t take it for granted. Don’t ignore what your instincts are telling you – walking is good for YOU – after all we’ve been walking for about 117,000…
The Spectacular Winter Outhouse Race

Who knew homemade outhouses on skis, racing against each other, could be so exciting – helping to break up the winter. It offered an opportunity to team up as a competitor, to build your own style of outhouse, and then push it with all your might to win the coveted, one-of-a-kind trophy. This winter event…
Our Start Up Grant from Regional District

We are so thankful to receive a grant from the Regional District Area D Rep, Rick Fairbairn. We will be using the money for insurance, a safety/first aid kit, maps and more. This will enable us to hold fundraising events and of course get out as a society and use and maintain the trails. This…
Salmon Trail Walk with the Nature Nut

October 2, we hosted a Naure Walk with the one and only Roseanne Van Ee AKA the Okanagan’s Nature Nut. Everyone who came out had a great time and learned a lot about ecosystem on the Salmon Trail. We learned about Horse Tail Plant, Plantain Plant, Pineappleweed (and many more plants) and what they have…