We paddled the 116 km Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit in six unforgettable days, crossing vast lakes, wild rivers, and remote portages deep in British Columbia’s Cariboo Mountains. From storm-lashed crossings on Isaac Lake to quiet camps beside loon calls and beaver lodges, this self supported journey tested our endurance and rewarded us with true wilderness immersion. Here is our day by day account of one of the world’s greatest canoe adventures.
Paddling the Big Salmon River: A Complete Guide
canoeing the Big Salmon River
Neurodiversity in the Outdoors. Article about recent research
Climb 97 spiral steps inside Nelson’s Tower, Forres, and enjoy stunning views over the Moray Coast. This round stone tower, built in 1806 to honour Admiral Nelson, is open seasonally and free to visit.
Quick Facts Our Hunt for Clach na h-Airm: A Hidden Stone in the Forest On a quiet evening in Strathnairn, my brother, Campbell and I set off on what turned out to be our hardest standing stone hunt yet. We’d parked near the Mains of Gask after visiting the nearby stone circle, thinking Clach na …
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Hidden beneath Burghead’s ancient Pictish fort lies a mysterious underground chamber. Known as Burghead Well, this rock-cut pool has puzzled historians for centuries. Was it a ritual site, a Christian baptistry, or simply a water source? Explore the facts behind one of Scotland’s most intriguing ancient structures.
Discover St Vigeans Museum near Arbroath, home to 38 elaborate Pictish stones, rare ogham inscriptions, and Scotland’s first ‘Flintstone-style’ carving of the Loch Ness Monster – the mysterious Nessie Stone.
Discover where to see wild dolphins up close in Scotland with our complete guide to Chanonry Point. Learn the best times to visit, what to expect, and why this Black Isle location offers some of the closest shore-based dolphin encounters in the UK.
Sir Alexander Mackenzie may have crossed a continent, and he finished his days quietly in a Highland village. This blog explores his extraordinary life, his legacy in both Canada and Avoch, and the stories—celebrated and complex—that he left behind.