Taking a break. Every year wildfires devastate lives and communities in British Columbia, putting wildlife and humans at risk. To lift our spirits in these difficult times, photo courtesy of Wanda Underhill and featured in annual Wildlife-in-Focus fundraiser.

Captivating photo of the secret pond in Valley of the Sun, dappled light captured in the leaves lifts our spirits as we look to a beautiful Okanagan Spring and Summer. May 20, 2021. Photo courtesy of Sue Cseh-Galbraith.

Perfect Okanagan beach day at Killiney Beach. Photo courtesy of Sammie Hoffman.

Rufus hummingbird. Expect to see them back in the next couple of weeks. See page 27 for nectar recipe and to volunteer with local Hummingbird project. Killiney Beach, near the water. Photo courtesy of Kent MacFarlane.

Beautiful Okanagan skies from sunrise to sunset. Photographers favourite of series. Photo courtesy of local photographer Sammie Hoffman.

READERS CHOICE WINNERS: see pages 14, 15

READERS CHOICE WINNERS: see pages 14, 15