{"posts":["<post class=\"post post--root\" data-id=\"52\">\n    <postmedia data-attribution=\"\">\n        \n            <a href=\"\/spotlights\/sustainability-excellence-award-at-the-bc-tourism-industry-awards\" title=\"Sustainability Excellence Award at the BC Tourism Industry Awards\"><img src=\"\/assets\/Uploads\/DLITD-Drum__FillWzQ2LDUwXQ.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-deferred-src=\"\/assets\/Uploads\/DLITD-Drum__FillWzc0MCw4MDBd.jpg\" data-defer-type=\"src\" class=\"non-deferred\" alt=\"Sustainability Excellence Award at the BC Tourism Industry Awards\" \/><\/a>\n        \n    <\/postmedia>\n    <postcontent class=\"entry-content\">\n        <posttitle>\n            <h3 class=\"md-typography-h4\">\n                <span class=\"md-typography-overline md-typography-color-secondary\">5 Min Read \u2022 15 months ago<\/span>\n                <a href=\"\/spotlights\/sustainability-excellence-award-at-the-bc-tourism-industry-awards\" title=\"Sustainability Excellence Award at the BC Tourism Industry Awards\">Sustainability Excellence Award at the BC Tourism Industry Awards<\/a>\n            <\/h3>\n        <\/posttitle>\n        <postdescription>\n            <p class=\"md-typography-body-1\">We have some big news to share! The Sea to Sky Destination Management Council\u2014the team behind Don\u2019t Love It to Death\u2014has received the Sustainability Excellence Award at the BC Tourism Industry Awards, an annual event hosted by the Tourism Industry Association of BC.\u00a0This recognition means the world to us and highlights what we\u2019ve been working toward from day one: protecting the incredible places we all love while ensuring tourism remains a positive force in British Columbia.<\/p>\n        <\/postdescription>\n        <postactions>\n            <a href=\"\/spotlights\/sustainability-excellence-award-at-the-bc-tourism-industry-awards\" title=\"Read More: Sustainability Excellence Award at the BC Tourism Industry Awards\" class=\"md-button md-button--inlineblock md-button--contained\"><span class=\"md-button-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a>\n        <\/postactions>\n    <\/postcontent>\n<\/post>\n","<post class=\"post post--root\" data-id=\"51\">\n    <postmedia data-attribution=\"Photo: Landon Copplestone, BC Marine Trails\">\n        \n            <a href=\"\/spotlights\/the-bc-marine-trails-code-of-conduct\" title=\"The BC Marine Trails Code of Conduct: Your Ticket to Respectful Adventure\"><img src=\"\/assets\/featured-images\/BCMTxSKILS_Drone_Jan239__FillWzQ2LDUwXQ.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-deferred-src=\"\/assets\/featured-images\/BCMTxSKILS_Drone_Jan239__FillWzc0MCw4MDBd.jpg\" data-defer-type=\"src\" class=\"non-deferred\" alt=\"The BC Marine Trails Code of Conduct: Your Ticket to Respectful Adventure\" \/><\/a>\n        \n    <\/postmedia>\n    <postcontent class=\"entry-content\">\n        <posttitle>\n            <h3 class=\"md-typography-h4\">\n                <span class=\"md-typography-overline md-typography-color-secondary\">7 Min Read \u2022 16 months ago<\/span>\n                <a href=\"\/spotlights\/the-bc-marine-trails-code-of-conduct\" title=\"The BC Marine Trails Code of Conduct: Your Ticket to Respectful Adventure\">The BC Marine Trails Code of Conduct: Your Ticket to Respectful Adventure<\/a>\n            <\/h3>\n        <\/posttitle>\n        <postdescription>\n            <p class=\"md-typography-body-1\">BC Marine Trails has developed a Code of Conduct to help visitors preserve and protect these remarkable marine trails that encompass over 25,000 km of paddling routes. Learn more about this practical guide and why you should care.<\/p>\n        <\/postdescription>\n        <postactions>\n            <a href=\"\/spotlights\/the-bc-marine-trails-code-of-conduct\" title=\"Read More: The BC Marine Trails Code of Conduct: Your Ticket to Respectful Adventure\" class=\"md-button md-button--inlineblock md-button--contained\"><span class=\"md-button-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a>\n        <\/postactions>\n    <\/postcontent>\n<\/post>\n","<post class=\"post post--root\" data-id=\"49\">\n    <postmedia data-attribution=\"Photo: Destination BC | Hubert Kang\">\n        \n            <a href=\"\/spotlights\/2024-responsible-recreation-survey-results\" title=\"2024 Responsible Recreation Survey Results \"><img src=\"\/assets\/205705_PowerPoint-2400px__FillWzQ2LDUwXQ.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-deferred-src=\"\/assets\/205705_PowerPoint-2400px__FillWzc0MCw4MDBd.jpg\" data-defer-type=\"src\" class=\"non-deferred\" alt=\"2024 Responsible Recreation Survey Results \" \/><\/a>\n        \n    <\/postmedia>\n    <postcontent class=\"entry-content\">\n        <posttitle>\n            <h3 class=\"md-typography-h4\">\n                <span class=\"md-typography-overline md-typography-color-secondary\">2 Min Read \u2022 20 months ago<\/span>\n                <a href=\"\/spotlights\/2024-responsible-recreation-survey-results\" title=\"2024 Responsible Recreation Survey Results \">2024 Responsible Recreation Survey Results <\/a>\n            <\/h3>\n        <\/posttitle>\n        <postdescription>\n            <p class=\"md-typography-body-1\">In April 2024, we invited outdoor enthusiasts in the Vancouver, Coast &amp; Mountains region to participate in a responsible recreation survey. We received more than 700 responses and 2,850 written comments, which exceeded expectations. Our research partner, Larose Research &amp; Strategy has spent the summer analyzing these results and we&#039;ve compiled our findings into an executive summary.<\/p>\n        <\/postdescription>\n        <postactions>\n            <a href=\"\/spotlights\/2024-responsible-recreation-survey-results\" title=\"Read More: 2024 Responsible Recreation Survey Results \" class=\"md-button md-button--inlineblock md-button--contained\"><span class=\"md-button-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a>\n        <\/postactions>\n    <\/postcontent>\n<\/post>\n","<post class=\"post post--root\" data-id=\"48\">\n    <postmedia data-attribution=\"Photo: Henry Wang \/ Divers for Cleaner Lakes and Oceans\">\n        \n            <a href=\"\/spotlights\/this-long-weekend-dont-love-it-to-death\" title=\"This Long Weekend, Don&#039;t Love It To Death\"><img src=\"\/assets\/Uploads\/Copy-of-IMG_0107__FillWzQ2LDUwXQ.HEIC-Cultus-Lake.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-deferred-src=\"\/assets\/Uploads\/Copy-of-IMG_0107__FillWzc0MCw4MDBd.HEIC-Cultus-Lake.jpg\" data-defer-type=\"src\" class=\"non-deferred\" alt=\"This Long Weekend, Don&#039;t Love It To Death\" \/><\/a>\n        \n    <\/postmedia>\n    <postcontent class=\"entry-content\">\n        <posttitle>\n            <h3 class=\"md-typography-h4\">\n                <span class=\"md-typography-overline md-typography-color-secondary\">11 Min Read \u2022 2 years ago<\/span>\n                <a href=\"\/spotlights\/this-long-weekend-dont-love-it-to-death\" title=\"This Long Weekend, Don&#039;t Love It To Death\">This Long Weekend, Don&#039;t Love It To Death<\/a>\n            <\/h3>\n        <\/posttitle>\n        <postdescription>\n            <p class=\"md-typography-body-1\">With May Long Weekend just around the corner, the responsible recreation awareness campaign, Don\u2019t Love It to Death, aims to inspire residents and visitors to make better decisions when recreating outdoors. Now in its second year since launching in July 2022, the Don&#039;t Love It To Death awareness campaign reveals the impacts of bad behaviour and gives recreationists the tools and knowledge to protect and preserve the places they love.<\/p>\n        <\/postdescription>\n        <postactions>\n            <a href=\"\/spotlights\/this-long-weekend-dont-love-it-to-death\" title=\"Read More: This Long Weekend, Don&#039;t Love It To Death\" class=\"md-button md-button--inlineblock md-button--contained\"><span class=\"md-button-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a>\n        <\/postactions>\n    <\/postcontent>\n<\/post>\n","<post class=\"post post--root\" data-id=\"47\">\n    <postmedia data-attribution=\"Photo: Ellika Cairns\">\n        \n            <a href=\"\/spotlights\/how-to-adventure-responsibly-this-summer\" title=\"How To Adventure This Summer (Without Loving It To Death) \"><img src=\"\/assets\/Uploads\/Photo-by-Ellika-Cairns-13__FillWzQ2LDUwXQ.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-deferred-src=\"\/assets\/Uploads\/Photo-by-Ellika-Cairns-13__FillWzc0MCw4MDBd.jpg\" data-defer-type=\"src\" class=\"non-deferred\" alt=\"How To Adventure This Summer (Without Loving It To Death) \" \/><\/a>\n        \n    <\/postmedia>\n    <postcontent class=\"entry-content\">\n        <posttitle>\n            <h3 class=\"md-typography-h4\">\n                <span class=\"md-typography-overline md-typography-color-secondary\">10 Min Read \u2022 2 years ago<\/span>\n                <a href=\"\/spotlights\/how-to-adventure-responsibly-this-summer\" title=\"How To Adventure This Summer (Without Loving It To Death) \">How To Adventure This Summer (Without Loving It To Death) <\/a>\n            <\/h3>\n        <\/posttitle>\n        <postdescription>\n            <p class=\"md-typography-body-1\">Being prepared for outdoor activities can be a daunting task. Gear up for anything this summer with these tips for safe and responsible adventures.<\/p>\n        <\/postdescription>\n        <postactions>\n            <a href=\"\/spotlights\/how-to-adventure-responsibly-this-summer\" title=\"Read More: How To Adventure This Summer (Without Loving It To Death) \" class=\"md-button md-button--inlineblock md-button--contained\"><span class=\"md-button-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a>\n        <\/postactions>\n    <\/postcontent>\n<\/post>\n","<post class=\"post post--root\" data-id=\"46\">\n    <postmedia data-attribution=\"\">\n        \n            <a href=\"\/spotlights\/backcountry-travel-with-your-k-9\" title=\"Backcountry Travel With Your K-9\"><img src=\"\/assets\/featured-images\/AdobeStock_214749217__FillWzQ2LDUwXQ.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-deferred-src=\"\/assets\/featured-images\/AdobeStock_214749217__FillWzc0MCw4MDBd.jpeg\" data-defer-type=\"src\" class=\"non-deferred\" alt=\"Backcountry Travel With Your K-9\" \/><\/a>\n        \n    <\/postmedia>\n    <postcontent class=\"entry-content\">\n        <posttitle>\n            <h3 class=\"md-typography-h4\">\n                <span class=\"md-typography-overline md-typography-color-secondary\">19 Min Read \u2022 2 years ago<\/span>\n                <a href=\"\/spotlights\/backcountry-travel-with-your-k-9\" title=\"Backcountry Travel With Your K-9\">Backcountry Travel With Your K-9<\/a>\n            <\/h3>\n        <\/posttitle>\n        <postdescription>\n            <p class=\"md-typography-body-1\">The choices you make on your dog\u2019s behalf when exploring the backcountry will have a lasting impact on their health, quality of life and longevity. Responsible dog ownership starts with safety, effective mitigation strategies and preparedness. Here are some tips for adventuring with Rover.<\/p>\n        <\/postdescription>\n        <postactions>\n            <a href=\"\/spotlights\/backcountry-travel-with-your-k-9\" title=\"Read More: Backcountry Travel With Your K-9\" class=\"md-button md-button--inlineblock md-button--contained\"><span class=\"md-button-label\">Read More<\/span><\/a>\n        <\/postactions>\n    <\/postcontent>\n<\/post>\n"],"more":"<loadmore class=\"loadmore loadmore--root\" data-target=\"recentarticles\" data-config=\"{&quot;pages&quot;:5,&quot;page&quot;:3}\">\n    <a href=\"\/spotlights\/list?loadmore=1&amp;start=3&amp;limit=6&amp;category=3\" class=\"loadmore--action\">\n        <span class=\"loadmore--icon md-icon\">add<\/span>\n        <span class=\"loadmore--label\">Load More Spotlights<\/span>\n    <\/a>                 \n<\/loadmore>\n"}