A hiking challenge, which launched in the Boundary last year to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Grand Forks, is back with a bang this summer. “Last year’s event was a huge success! We had 124 hikers explore 372 trails in the Boundary,” says Melina Van Hoogevest, RDKB’s Recreation Supervisor at Grand Forks District Recreation. "The feedback from everyone who took part was
A hiking challenge, which launched in the Boundary last year to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Grand Forks, is back with a bang this summer. “Last year’s event was a huge success! We had 124 hikers explore 372 trails in the Boundary,” says Melina Van Hoogevest, RDKB’s Recreation Supervisor at Grand Forks District Recreation. "The feedback from everyone who took part was
A new hiking challenge launched in the Boundary is motivating residents, as well as visitors to the area, to get outside, explore local trails, have fun and win some prizes along the way. To celebrate this year’s 125th anniversary of Grand Forks, the ‘Hike our Story’ Challenge is a collaboration between outdoor enthusiasts from the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary’s
by Contributor on Tuesday June 01 2021
Trails Day is a chance for us to introduce our trails to people who want to know more, and to encourage experienced trails enthusiasts to share their love of this area said Michelle Mallette, Vice President for the Grand Forks Community Trails Society.
The pandemic has demonstrated just how essential BC s trails are to the health and well-being of British Columbians, and the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC (ORCBC) says that it s our turn now to give back.
On Saturday, June 5, outdoor recreation groups all across British Columbia will be uniting to celebrate the first-ever BC Trails Day.