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Adventure hub with thrilling zipline and canyon swing, challenging ropes courses, and scenic sky bridges. Ideal for adrenaline junkies and nature lovers.
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Wolf sanctuary focused on conservation and education, providing close-up interactions with wolves and informative talks. Features a gift shop with themed merchandise.
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  • Creative Hands Studio
    Bothell, WA38 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was very adventurous and very fun. WE went with our parents and kids. My daughter had so much fun doing the zip lining. Enjoyed a lot.
    Written 3 February 2025
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  • Joan88
    Mill Valley, CA741 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful walk along the river, across the pedestrian wooden bridge to the confluence with the Columbia River. Mountains all around! Quite lovely, flat, many locals with their dogs.
    Written 12 September 2022
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  • MN
    20 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We really enjoyed taking Flora for a walk (this needs booked well in advance). You can tell the wolves are all loved and well taken care of. She clearly has a bond with the owners as her recall was spot on and she was very playful. We got lots of beautiful pictures. They are obviously all passionate about wolf conservation and very knowledgeable. The gentleman that accompanied us on the tour was super friendly and we learnt a lot from him on the short car journeys to the walk area, so big thanks to him for making our experience fun.
    I didn't give 5 stars just because I felt as though we were an inconvenience as soon as we arrived, no friendly greeting at all. The other couple on the walk were also spoken to rudely when they arrived because they didn't take cash (there's at ATM on site so really not a big deal). So it was an uncomfortable start.
    Whilst we loved the experience, we also spent a lot of money for the walk and just didn't get the usual friendly vibe from previous wildlife places we have visited (apart from the guide that took us in the car).
    I appreciate the owner is maybe fed up of tourists visiting and clearly has all the wolves best interests at heart, but if you are open to the public then I guess you really need to appreciate those that are supporting your business too. Something just felt off.
    Written 13 September 2023
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  • Bohemian_me84
    Calgary, Canada2,064 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It’s so pretty . It’s unique and beautiful , lovely spot for photos and it’s free . It add charm to the little
    Town of golden that’s for
    Sure .
    Written 10 October 2024
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  • 5cottie
    British Columbia, Canada180 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Columbia River is a big deal both North and South of the border and the vast wetlands extending up from Invermere in BC through Golden and out past Donald are pretty spectacular. Driving up from Invermere with the river to the West you get an idea of the flood area but it;s not until you get up high that you cab really get an idea of the extent of the wetlands south of Golden BC. The best view is surely from the Top of the Forest Service Road uptowards Mt. 7 from Upper Golden (Near the Cemetery). That's where I took the shot I'm going to try and post here. It's a decent road most of the time and can usually be driven with care in a sedan. It's frequently graded but there are a couple of rough patches. I drove it in an SUV and it was no trouble. At the top is a summit fro the Hadgliders and such light and it is frequent and popular jump off point in the summer.
    Written 24 July 2020
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  • Travel Gator S
    Toronto, Canada39 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had an amazing guys trip at Chatter Creek, and can't wait to go back. The atmosphere is so casual and the surroundings so beautiful with a very well run operation. Food was outstanding, including accommodation of a food allergy. The skiing was epic. Can't wait to go back!
    Written 22 February 2019
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  • Monte M
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful view of the town of Golden. Enjoyed watching the skydivers jump off the peak. Great day!!!
    Written 25 September 2021
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  • kelly053
    Valparaiso, FL244 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We really enjoyed the Rotary Trail. The city website states the whole trail around the town is 7km, but we walked for over 3hours and only did half of it. We parked by Town Hall and walked past the municipal campgrounds to begin the loop. While a lot of the trail is well-marked, the signs basically stopped coming up somewhat before Reflection Lake, so we made our way to the lake and then cut through town back to the car. Whew!
    It is a well-maintained trail, mostly shaded, so very pleasant; our thanks to Rotary.
    Written 19 September 2023
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  • Alko1101
    Calgary, Canada74 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The lake was awesome. Lots of water activities. Campsite was well maintained. As it says in their website,its close to train tracks,thus you get woken up at night with train passing. But we fall back asleep too quickly its so minor.
    Written 3 September 2020
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  • chickandbeast
    Southgate, Canada8,686 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Swiss influence in Golden scenic British Columbia very picturesque having been to Switzerland some months before while touring the Alps.

    The locals seem to be tired of tourists snapping selfies along their streets, I perfectly uderstand as I live in a tourist area in Ontario where everyone flocks to for the weekend.

    Just be respectful.
    Written 27 August 2018
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  • Lawrence O
    Sherwood, OR256 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Spent a few hours fishing on the dock before heading up to Kicking Horse. There were quite a few people camping but nobody on the lake. Cleanest outhouse we had seen and later found out ALL the parks have very clean facilities. Bumpy road to get in there but great destination.
    Written 22 September 2023
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  • Delia
    Munich, Germany282 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not very populated, great nature, we did the trail twice in 2009 and then 2013. The way up to the start of the trail was washed out and good we had a 4Wheel drive. The trail itself is well maintained, but traces od bears along the hike. The trail is not steep, but you need some condition, there are some stoney sections, but nothing to worry about. In 2009 we even saw a grizzly approaching us from the other side of the lake. I would recommend this trail for a group. Not sure how a local sees it, but despite the well maintained trail, you are a bit away from the town. The lake is wonderful. The mountains as well. The outhouse was destroyed by an avanlanche in 2013. Check about the road condition up to the trail start before you decide to walk this trail. As said, it was pretty rough in Oct 2013.
    Written 29 May 2014
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