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B.C. Parks cracking down on illegal parking at Joffre Lakes over Labour Day weekend

The beauty of a British Columbian park is proving to both an attraction and a problem.

North Vancouver hiking trails reopen while trap is set for aggressive bear in the area

A bear exhibiting aggressive behaviour has prompted officials to launch an attempt to trap it.

Metro Vancouver closes two North Vancouver hiking trails due to "extreme" bear activity

Metro Vancouver has closed two hiking trails due to the presence of bears.

Province issues campfire ban for southwestern B.C. that's likely to remain in effect for the rest of the summer

It's a bummer for anyone who has plans to go camping in southwestern B.C. this summer.

North Vancouver duo launches "Airbnb of camping" across Canada

The online service allows users to rent campsites from private landowners, increasing accessibility to the outdoors in B.C. and beyond.

Back to the Grind: North Vancouver's Grouse Grind reopens after weeks of maintenance work

The 2.5-kilometre trail is anticipated to have 500,000 visits this year.

Hiking guru and former Georgia Straight tech editor Stephen Hui tops B.C. bestseller list with new book

It was inspired by a long-running series by David and Mary Macaree called 103 Hikes in Southwestern British Columbia.

5 camping hacks that make you right at home in the woods

Here are must-haves designed to make your outdoor experience more enjoyable.

North Shore Rescue's Curtis Jones: Heading into the mountains is not a simple trip to the gym

As seasons transition on the mountains, the number and types of calls North Shore Rescue responds to change as well.

Safety maintenance work to close Grouse Grind for up to a month

Avid users of the local trail known as Mother Nature's Stairmaster will need to seek out other hikes or workouts over the next few weeks.

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