by lakecountry | Dec 16, 2016 | Bloggers, Community Events, History of Lake Country, Thomson, Carol
I am walking through the silence of this cold and frosty night, I am treading on the diamonds that sparkle with the light. And the throbbing, beating pulses of the whispering cold night air, Have reached into my heart and found the memories lurking there. I can...
by lakecountry | Dec 9, 2016 | Bloggers, History of Lake Country, Thomson, Carol
If you have a few more items to purchase for Christmas gift-giving you may want to consider Okanagan History. The 80th Report of the Okanagan Historical Society. This publication, which includes sections on Natural History, First Nations, Featured Artists, People and...
by lakecountry | Feb 21, 2014 | Bloggers, Natural History, Thomson, Carol
Summerland’s ‘Cannonballs’ When the widening of Highway 97 was initially studied, efforts were made to preserve a section of rock that contained numerous ‘cannonballs’. These volcanic rocks are quite unique. Only one other location, the...
by lakecountry | Dec 13, 2013 | Bloggers, History of Lake Country, Thomson, Carol
If you’re still looking for a great Christmas gift, especially if it’s for a history buff, a senior, or a new resident interested in learning more about the Okanagan Valley, look no further than the Okanagan Historical Society’s latest annual report...
