Welcome to Evergreen Outdoors: Stories of Adventures, Travels, and the Great Outdoors

Reconnect with Nature: Top 5 Forest Walks to Explore on Vancouver Island Spending time in the forest is one of the most refreshing and rewarding ways to connect with nature. Whether you're looking for a peaceful escape, a chance to immerse yourself in towering old-growth…

From Mount Washington's Peaks to Cumberland's Trails Coastal mountains meet temperate rainforest on Vancouver Island, creating a rare playground where winter refuses to follow conventional rules. As a local adventurer, I live for these multi-sport weekends that showcase our region's split personality. One day you're…

A Perfect Beach Evening...In January The eastern shores of Vancouver Island hold a special kind of evening magic. As day surrenders to dusk, the Gulf Islands emerge like dark jewels scattered across the water, their silhouettes sharp against the Coast Mountains' dramatic backdrop. This past…

In today's world of endless Zoom meetings and email notifications, stepping outside feels more vital than ever. For those of us in the Pacific Northwest, our evergreen forests offer a unique winter advantage - while much of North America bundles up indoors, our mild climate…

There's something about Fernie that keeps calling you back. Maybe it's the way the Lizard Range catches the morning light, or how the snow ghosts stand sentinel along ridgelines. But after a return visit to this Rocky Mountain gem, I'm convinced it's the perfect combination…