With in-depth text, some 40 maps and close to 100 photos, the book describes the many routes in kilometre-by-kilometre detail - the Centennial and Trans Canada Trails, as well as many lesser-known trails and routes in the Okanagan-Similkameen.

The book features:

• Backpacking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Camping
• Exploring
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Mountain Biking
• Skiing
• Diving & Snorkeling

and a myriad of other outdoor recreational opportunities!

Two of the Okanagan area's most experienced and knowledgeable outdoors writers, British Columbians Murphy Shewchuk and Judie Steeves not only give you the information on where to go" and "how to get there, but have added the detail and background colour that helps the reader with the question why."

Murphy Shewchuk is a passionate wilderness explorer, award-winning photographer and author of numerous books about BC's and Western Canada's outdoors, including Coquihalla Trips & Trails and Okanagan Trips & Trails. His writing and photographs have also appeared in such publications as BC Outdoors, Canadian Geographic, and Field & Stream.

Murphy Shewchuk is the winner of the 2008 British Columbia Heritage Award. Go to www.heritagebc.ca/bcheritageaward.htm to find out more about Murphy and the award.

Murphy Shewchuk's profile page

Judie Steeves is an award-winning journalist whose writing has earned her a Federation of BC Naturalists's award for "outstanding contributions to the understanding and appreciation of the natural history of BC."

Judie Steeves' profile page