Being from Kelowna I realize that I am spoiled in that we have an abundance of lakes available for us to swim in and enjoy. Kamloops has the river but honestly as a parent I just cannot let my non-swimming children play along it’s shores without having a small anxiety attack. Maybe once I have been here longer I will feel otherwise but I digress….a lazy Sunday and my daughter and I want to spend the day at the beach.

There are several lakes within a short drive of Kamloops today we chose to head out to Monty Lake. It was roughly a 30 minute drive where we discovered that many other people had the same great idea we did. No problem a quick drive down the side of the lake and short walk later found us at a secluded beach in the woods.

Minus the seaweed(which only bothered me) and the goose poop we had a very nice time. If we were to go back I think I would bring a rake, a garbage bag(to collect other people’s litter), more wipes and possibly my tent!!

We went for a short walk to hunt down some firewood and Rhiannon found not one but two eagle feathers, the things are huge! We built a small campfire to cook our dinner over and managed to cook, eat and pack up then dash to the car before the mosquitoes ate us alive!

* One thing to remember about swimming in lakes is to shower or bathe well afterwards or you can get the occasional duck itch.

About your Author | Krystal

Krystal became a mom by accident and in doing so ventured into one of the richest most difficult roles of her life. As a single parent she constantly juggle the needs of her children, professional life and household. "My kids and the kids I've cared for have reminded me that it truly is the littlest things that make up the moments of our lives. Five patient minutes spent with a child truly can last a lifetime."