All in Parks
Malibu is a small picturesque city that lies on the coast of California, USA, and due to its extremely high real estate prices, the town is home to a small population of only 13,000 mostly wealthy residents. Malibu is of course well-known for its incredibly scenic coastal bluffs that provide jaw-dropping views around every corner.
Carmel-by-the-Sea is a picturesque town on the central coast of California and is well known for its fairytale-like architecture that would make the perfect backdrop for a Hansel and Gretel movie. The town is also known for its incredible beauty that is abundant in scenic ocean bluffs and gorgeous white sand beaches. Aside from its whimsical storybook flavor, and endless beauty, this quaint village of only 4,000 people is packed full of art galleries, boutiques, hotels, shops, and restaurants.
Naramata is a small lakeside village that is nestled in the heart of the gorgeous Okanagan Valley. The townsite of Naramata sits on the shores of popular Okanagan Lake in the interior of British Columbia, Canada. The town has a rich history and made its way as an excellent fruit-producing region, owing to its sunny location and the Okanagan’s mostly mild year-round temperatures. Nowadays Naramata is more well-known for its abundance of vineyards and wineries which are quite the attraction in the summertime.
Belize Ecoultion Adventures is located on the edge of the dense Belizean jungle in the village of Bermudian Landing. The park lies along the edge of the Bermuda River, which is an important part of the jungle ecosystem and provides sustenance for the wildlife that live in the area. The tour takes you through the thick rain forest on well-established paths where the guide will try to locate the local families of howler monkeys in hopes to feed them some delicious bananas, which the monkeys enjoy a lot, but they are not a native fruit of Belize.
The Kalamalka Lakeview Drive Lookout is located along a 2.5 km section of the old highway 97 that was replaced by the newer highway. It sits high above what is Vernon, BC’s pride and joy, Kalamalka Lake. It provides sensational views of the well-known turquoise waters of Kalamalka Lake, along with the Okanagan Valley and its surrounding mountains. From here you will get a perfect view of Coldstream, as well as an extinct volcano known as Camels Hump. Even further in the distance on a clear day, you can even spot the snowcapped Monashee Mountain range. This small park includes convenient washrooms, picnic tables and is an excellent place to sit and enjoy the “Lake of Many Colours”.
Lions Gardens is Located in the village of Okanagan Falls, British Columbia on the south end of beautiful Skaha Lake. The park is a gorgeous 3-acre piece of paradise in the Okanagan Valley and provides visitors with the ideal spot to relax and enjoy the wonderfully landscaped gardens and the large pond that is situated in the center of the park. The pond is a great place to watch wildlife and an important habitat for local ducks, turtles, fish, and even a beaver. There are also many benches and picnic tables are throughout the park making it the perfect place for a family picnic, as well as a great location for wedding photography.
Kaleden Hotel Park lies on the shores of scenic Skaha Lake and is one of only two public parks located in the beautiful lakeside village of Kaleden, British Columbia. Kaleden is a small and quiet community that relies on the good weather of the Okanagan Valley to produce excellent crops like fruits and wines. Kaleden Hotel Park makes a nice stopover and is an interesting attraction for anybody hiking on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail going from Penticton to Okanagan Falls or vice versa.
Veterans Memorial is certainly not a hugely popular attraction in Osoyoos, British Columbia, but it does offer a relaxing place to sit and enjoy the great views of Osoyoos Lake looking towards the U.S.A. The park was created in order to remember the brave men and women who fought in wars for the Canadian Armed Forces. It features several benches and an arrangement of gardens containing many different desert plants from other parts of the world. The gardens boast several species of cold-hardy cacti including the large cholla cactus as well as a few species of yucca.
The Penticton Ikeda Japanese Garden is situated at the head of scenic Okanagan Lake, British Columbia in the city of Penticton. It is perfectly located along the Penticton waterfront promenade and is just one of the many attractions that can be accessed along this fantastic boardwalk. The park features a large pond that is stocked with massive Koi fish, as well as garden beds that feature interesting Japanese plant species, such as hardy bamboo trees and many different varieties of flowers. The best time of the year to visit the gardens and enjoy its full display of beauty is in April or May when the flowers come out to bloom.
Revelstoke, British Columbia is a small mountain town with an abundance of adventure-filled activities for visitors of all ages. From the gorgeous turquoise lakes and the rugged alpine peaks of Mount Revelstoke National Park to the peaceful sounds of Begbie Falls and its lovely beach area, Revelstoke has something great to offer for almost anybody who visits this gem of a town. Revelstoke is situated on the banks of the mighty Columbia River and is also home to the BC Hydro owned Revelstoke Dam. The dam uses the Columbia River to make electricity for BC’s residents and in turn, created Lake Revelstoke, which provides an excellent recreation area for locals and visitors alike.
Moses Falls has an abundance of splendid beauty and is one of many wonderful attractions in the adventure-filled town of Revelstoke, British Columbia. It provides visitors with a lovely photogenic backdrop and a whimsical rainforest vibe that would be the perfect setting for wedding photography and with the short hike involved could be a definite possibility for newlyweds. That being said the trail is short but steep and can be mucky in some areas, so it is not recommended to wear your wedding attire.
Rainbow Falls is a sight to behold with its spectacular and powerful waterfall raging down the mountain, being fed by Spectrum Creek which comes from Spectrum Lake. The falls are located in the spectacular and remote Monashee Provincial Park, British Columbia. Rainbow Falls is one of many incredible attractions throughout the park and is quite a long drive from civilization to get there, so making them one stop on your hiking journey would probably make the most sense.
Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park is a great day-use park situated in the Fraser Valley in between the cities of Chilliwack and Hope, British Columbia, Canada, and around 1.5 hours to Vancouver. It is tucked up against the massive alpine mountain range known as the Northern Cascades. It features a picnic area for families as well as a short hiking trail that leads to a gorgeous 60-meter waterfall that gets its name for the obvious reason that the cascading water resembles a brides veil
Sicamous river Front Nature Park is situated right next to the mighty Shuswap Lake in the picturesque village of Sicamous, British Columbia, Canada. It has family-friendly walking and hiking trails that lead you through a beautiful forest alongside the Eagle River. The trail is a loop with a parking lot on Silver Sands Road.
Papago is a fairly large park located in Phoenix, Arizona. Coming in at 1496 acres and has a plethora of different hiking trails that take you through beautiful desert landscapes littered with many unique species of cacti, including the famous saguaro. The saguaro cactus is an iconic piece of Arizona and is pretty much synonymous with the state.
Embraced by the Pacific on three sides, the Monterey Peninsula in California offers windswept beaches, rocky coves, great seafood restaurants, fascinating historical sites, and of course the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium. The aquarium itself has a ton of neat things to see for the whole family, such as the jellyfish exhibit or the ceiling aquarium full of silvery sardines.
One of Canada’s most prized possessions has to be the gorgeous Okanagan Valley, which is located in the province of British Columbia, also well known for its incredible beauty. A milder climate, more sunny days than the national average, lakes galore, along with an abundance of wineries and orchards draws in over 3.5 million tourists per year. Okanagan Valley has over 50 lakes for public enjoyment
