Rockin' Through the Okanagan

Join us for a fun-filled, weekend family camping adventure (motel accommodations available for non-campers) , exploring how BC was assembled. We'll collect fossils, crystals, and gem materials as we follow ancient coastlines turned to mountains.

Trips start Saturday in Osoyoos, B.C. (group trips can start in Kelowna, B.C. or Wenatchee, WA) and end Sunday in Grand Forks. On Saturday, you'll learn the fascinating geology of the Okanagan Valley, collect crystals, agates and serpentine, and learn to identify many rock types. You'll put that knowledge to good use at our campfire edible geology program Sat. night. On Sunday, you'll collect pretty copper minerals, then find fabulous fluorite, beautiful barite, and sparkling quartz geodes at the famous Rock Candy Mountain. Head home at your own pace.

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PRICES:

Camping Version:

• $130/adult, $100/child
• Price is in US dollars. To convert to Canadian dollars click here.
• Camping fee is included in price

Group rate is $1900 for up to 30 people. 

Bed & Breakfast Version:

For the explorer who prefers comfort to camping, we stay in Bed & Breakfasts. Saturday night lodging is at a private observatory in Osoyoos, where the view is out of this world, and the beds are heavenly. Included is an evening program: introduction to photography through their 16 inch telescope. You will be able to take photos like the one at right, which we took in May, 2004. The accomodation also features a gourmet breakfast.

• $230/person (d.o.), or $2200 per group (up to 12 people)
• Price is in US dollars. To convert to Canadian dollars click here.

If booking the B&B version at the group rate, group size is determined by sleeping accomodations as follows:

• Children under 9 are not allowed at Observatory B & B.
• Suite 1: queen bed and double hide-a-bed in separate areas. Both share a bath. (Can sleep 4)
• Suite 2: King bed, double hide-a-bed in separate areas, 2 twins in another area, all share a bath. (Can sleep 6)
• Suite 3: queen bed, private bath. (Can sleep 2)
• Suite 1 and Suite 3 face the spectacular view.