Weekend Getaway to Kamloops & Kelowna ๐๐
Friday: Hit the road to Kamloops! Saturday: Explored Kelowna ๐๐๏ธ Sunday: Back to Vancouverโtotal drive time: 16 hours! ๐ตโ๐ซโณ (My first long-ish road trip, and wow, my back feels it! ๐) Saturday Highlights: Started with a quick photo op at TRU (Thompson Rivers University) ๐ธ๐ before heading to Wells Grey Provincial Parkโhome to three stunning waterfalls! ๐ฆ๐๏ธ 1๏ธโฃ Dawson Falls ("Little Niagara" vibes!) 2๏ธโฃ Spahats Creek Falls (Hidden canyon beauty!) 3๏ธโฃ Helmcken Falls (Canada's 4th tallest waterfallโjaw-dropping! ๐ฒ๐) Plot twist: The weather app lied! โ๏ธโก๏ธ๐ง๏ธ Sunny forecasts turned into downpours, and the whole park was under a gloomy cloud blanket. Almost got soaked, but luckily the falls were close to parking! ๐๐จโ Saturday Night: Finally arrived in Kelownaโhello, civilization! ๐๏ธ๐ท Dinner highlight: The only authentic Sichuan boiled fish in town ๐ถ๏ธ๐ (Spicy salvation after a rainy day! ๐ฅ๐) Sunday Adventure: Hiked up Knox Mountain (Upper Apex Lookout) for killer views! ๐ฅพ๐ Missed the longboard/skateboard competition happening on parallel paths (so close yet so far! ๐น๐จ๐ ) Final Verdict: Worth every mileโnature, city vibes, and adrenaline-packed views! ๐ฏ๐ ๐ Wells Grey Provincial Park (Pro tip: Pack rain gear even if it says "sunny"! ๐โ) #OutdoorAdventures #VancouverLife #ExploreBC #RoadTripVibes #WeekendEscape #WaterfallChasing #HikingDiaries #ScenicDrives #TravelBC #Wanderlust