The golden glow of late afternoon sun filters through tall, swaying grasses, casting long, dappled shadows along the well-worn dirt path. The scent of sun-baked pine lingers, mingling with the faint, crisp whisper of freshwater below. As the trail meanders downward, anticipation builds—just beyond the final bend, Kalamalka Lake shimmers in its iconic blue-green brilliance, a perfect summer oasis. The water, alive with light, calls for barefoot steps on sun-warmed rocks and the first cool plunge of the season! Vernon BC