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Are GMOs Safe? Breaking Down the Science of Science-ified Foods The PinkGlow Pineapple by Fresh Del Monte is bioengineered to have pink flesh and a sweetened taste.Jo Whaley for TIME BY JAMIE DUCHARME JANUARY 5, 2024 TIME MAGAZNIE  Thirty years after tomatoes … Continue reading →

The landscape changes dramatically between Christina Lake and Grand Forks from forest to grassy slopes, pines and boulders. Larry’s Trail is an out-and-back trail. Difficulty: A1 easy Distance: 4 km one way Elevation: +100m Season: March to November Drive. From Christina Lake … Continue reading →

Two alpine lakes are near the base of Kokanee Glacier and the Slocan Chief Cabin This description assumes you have arrived at the heart of Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park via the Kokanee Glacier Trail and are either staying in the … Continue reading →

The 209 km Pend Oreille River flows through north Idaho, into NE Washington and then crosses into Canada for several kilometres before joining the Columbia River just above the US/Canada border. After the Snake River, it is the largest tributary … Continue reading →

This overlook has great views of the Creston Valley. Part of the Creston Mountain Trail Network, it can be extended. Difficulty: A1 easy Distance: 3.6 km round trip Elevation: +222 m Season: mid-April to early November Drive. From Highway 3, turn onto … Continue reading →

A short forested loop that climbs to a viewpoint over Trail. Difficulty: A1 easy Trailhead: Palyga Drive, Trail Distance: 2.7 km round trip Elevation: +180m Season: early April to early NovemberDrive. The trailhead is tucked away on Palyga Drive in West Trail in a real … Continue reading →

This well-built trail climbs Red Mountain from Red Mountain Ski Resort. Difficulty: B1 moderate Distance: 4.5 km one way Elevation: +428 m Season: mid-May to late October Drive to Red Mountain Ski Resort and park in one of the huge … Continue reading →

ROSSLAND RANGE Rossland Range is a subrange of the Monashee Mountains between the Columbia River to the east, Big Sheep Creek to the west, Arrow Lakes and the Columbia River to the north and extending south down just past the US/Canada border. The highest … Continue reading →

An easy, forested hiking trail that loops around the lake. Difficulty: A1 easy Distance: 3.8 km round trip Elevation: +0m Time: 1.5 hours Season: April to November Drive. Nancy Greene Provincial Park is located at the junction of Highway 3 and 3B between … Continue reading →

Whitewater Ski Resort maintains a network of multi-purpose winter trails for snowshoeing, skiing, fat biking, and dog walking. Difficulty: A1 easy Distance: round trip: 3.6km Elevation: +100m Season: mid-December to early April Drive. From Nelson, drive 13 km south on Highway 6 and … Continue reading →