Can a hat really help reforest Canada? 🌲

In this episode of Tracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales, hosts Dan and Carm talk with Ben — founder of STOK Apparel, a Canadian outdoor lifestyle brand with a mission to give back to nature. From the forests of BC to the roots of sustainable fashion, Ben shares the story behind the hat — how passion for adventure sparked a movement that’s reforesting the land, one tree at a time.

👉Website: stokapparel.com

👉Instagram: @stok.apparel

🎧 Listen now to discover how STOK Apparel is blending adventure, sustainability, and purpose to inspire explorers across Canada.

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A hat that helps plant trees? Yep. 🌲
Hear how STOK Apparel is turning adventure into action — one story, one trail, one tree at a time.
🎧 Listen to Tracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales — and get STOK’d to explore. Episode Available Oct 15 at 6 AM!

🏝️ Rattlesnake Island sits in the middle of Okanagan Lake, but its history is stranger than fiction.

In this episode of Tracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales, we uncover the bizarre dreams of Eddie Haymour, who set out to build an Arabian theme park complete with pyramids, a giant camel, and desert-inspired attractions. What followed was a whirlwind of government conspiracies, financial ruin, and even a hostage crisis that shocked Canada.

🎙️ Join us as we explore:
• The strange vision behind Rattlesnake Island
• The rise and fall of a desert theme park in British Columbia
• The real-life drama that turned into one of Canada’s most unbelievable stories

If you’re into Canadian history, bizarre events, abandoned places, or forgotten tales, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.

✨ New episodes every two weeks on Tracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales.

Tracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales — New episode drops October 1st on YouTube + all podcast platforms.

Halfway across Okanagan Lake lies Rattlesnake Island — but its history is wilder than its waves. An Arabian theme park… pyramids… a giant camel. Government conspiracies. Financial ruin. And even a hostage crisis that shook Canada.This is the bizarre true story of Rattlesnake Island — a story almost too strange to believe. Tracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales — New episode drops October 1st on YouTube + all podcast platforms.#okanagan #rattlesnakeisland #forgottenhistory #canadianhistory #explorebc #tracksandtrails

Tracks, Trails and Forgotten Tales | Episode: 5

Step back into the dark side of the Cariboo Gold Rush with the chilling story of the 108 Mile Murders. Known as the “Hotel from Hell,” this notorious roadhouse along the Cariboo Wagon Road was said to be the site of theft, kidnapping, and the brutal murders of more than 50 unsuspecting miners lured in for their gold.

In this episode of Tracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales, we take you to 108 Mile House, BC, where we explore the old heritage buildings, uncover stories from the book Hotel From Hell that I picked up at the site, and retrace the history that still haunts this Gold Rush stop.

Our adventure doesn’t stop there—we also share our camping experience in Likely, BC, a historic mining town with outdoor displays and a stunning lakeside campsite, bringing both the beauty and the darker history of the Cariboo to life.

If you’re fascinated by Canadian history, true crime, ghost towns, or the Gold Rush era, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.

🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, iHeartRadio & Audible
▶️ Watch on YouTube for photos, video, and a deeper look at the sites we explored.

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💀 Murder. Kidnapping. Lost gold. 🪙The secrets of BC’s Gold Rush are darker than you think…🎧 Tracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales – New episode drops TOMORROW Sept 17,2025 on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, iHeartRadio & Audible.▶️ And now on YouTube as well— with photos and video that bring the story to life!#truecrime #historypodcast #forgottenhistory #bcgoldrush #ghosttowns #explorebc #tracksandtrails

Tracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales takes you off the beaten path and deep into the history, legends, and landscapes of British Columbia and beyond.

Join us as we explore ghost towns, abandoned mines, forgotten railways, hidden trails, and the stories time left behind. From lost gold caches and frontier mysteries to breathtaking waterfalls and rugged backroads, every episode uncovers the real adventures and histories buried in the land.

Whether you’re a history buff, an outdoor enthusiast, or simply love a good story, this podcast brings the wild beauty and untold tales of the backroads to life.

✨ Lost places. Hidden trails. Real stories.
Available on Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts — and on Sept 17th 2025, YouTube. Search Tracks, Trails and Forgotten Tales.

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🎙️Tracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales – Episode Title: Hat Creek Ranch: Roadhouses, Relics & Cariboo Gold Dreams

Saddle up for a ride through history! In this episode, we explore the iconic Hat Creek Ranch, one of the last remaining roadhouses along British Columbia’s legendary Cariboo Wagon Road.

We step inside the preserved roadhouse hotel, wander past historic wagons—including one from Bernard’s Express, and visit the working blacksmith shop. From gold rush echoes to family-friendly adventures, we share it all—where to stay, admission details, and why this heritage site is a must-see stop for history lovers and curious explorers alike.

Whether you're chasing wagon-wheel ruts or just love discovering BC’s hidden past, this one’s for you.

🎧 Tune in and travel back in time.

https://youtu.be/ieI1a6OjKrY

@hatcreekranch

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