"ONE TOUCH OF NATURE MAKES THE WHOLE WORLD KIN." ~ William Shakespeare

"What do you want to be when you grow up?" A common question children hear in their youth. Most have professions on their radars, such as doctors, teachers, firefighters, astronauts … the list goes on, only not long enough. 

"Kids aren't even aware of the job possibilities in the outdoor world at the moment. Like me, I didn't know I could make a career for myself the way I have. I just thought about traditional work. But there are so many opportunities. You can be a guide or work in conservation, or even be a travel writer. There are so many options that can give you purpose and connect you to your surroundings. It just isn't common knowledge so most of what's possible unfortunately flies under the radar."

A railway turned recreation trail, a tunnel and a new beginning. Carved out by humans, tampered with by Mother Nature, and repaired out of passion, the Adra Tunnel along the Kettle Valley Rail Trail (KVR) has recently reopened to the public after being blocked off for far too long. 

"The distance between insanity and genius is measured only by success." ~ Bruce Feirstein

Have you ever had an idea that others told you wouldn't work? Something so clear in your mind that others couldn't see? What did you do? Did you go for it?
"It's a super cool, funky looking old vintage shop. Once you're down here, you feel like you've gone back in time. The building is turquoise with colourful signs and paddleboards outfront, so it's tough to miss. It's kind of old school."
Eileen Meehan is the owner of Sun n' Sup, a paddleboard shop in an old gas station in the beautiful village of Naramata. She’s recently opened the doors in time for her fifteenth season.