Once the weather improves and the lakes open up, we bring our kayaks out to the lakes to explore the shorelines and  waterways, to see wildlife, and to enjoy the from-the-lake views.   We have done over 100 lakes in our area now so in spring we usually start with a few that are close to town.   This year we chose Paul Lake and Niskonlith lake first.

The east end of Paul Lake is where the creeks run into the lake from Pinantan and the hills above.   There is a large marshy area to explore.

We watch for eagles, ospreys, loons, and herons when we paddle along the lakeshore.

We can paddle through gaps in the rushes to explore the waterways of the lake.   Red-winged blackbirds were nesting among the reeds and rushes.

Mated pairs of loons were fishing in the lake at both ends.

Gibraltar Rock stands out into the middle of the lake.   A paddle around the whole lakeshore is 12 km.

The shoreline of Neskonlith Lake has open fields and rocky hills on the south side and forests slopes on the north side.   Open slopes above are the result of wildfires.   There is a good boat launch for canoes or kayaks in the provincial park.

The hills to the far east are part of the Adams Plateau, across Adams Lake.

the grassy slopes on the south shore are part of the Neskonlith Indian Reserve.

The provincial park extends for about 3 km along the northwest shore,   A paddle of the entire shoreline is about 11km.

Some of the lakes we visit every spring include Heffley Lake, Lac le Jeune, Stake Lake, Walloper Lake, McConnell Lake, Jacko Lake, Edith Lake, Badger Lake, Knouff Lake, Pinantan Lake, Nicola Lake, Kamloops Lake, Stump Lake, and more.    Watch for our kayaks following the lakeshore.