Renata Arch: A Kootenay Natural Wonder

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An incredible geological rock formation stands above the shores of Lower Arrow Lake, Renata Natural Arch. I pumped up the packraft and paddled over to what could very well be the largest natural arch in BC.
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[@billwilson6096]

This is one reason for calling this province “Beautiful British Columbia”.

[@mikehd3904]

Awesome!

[@stupetw]

Awesome as always!

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Leandro!

[@599miata]

👍👍👍 Luke.

[@scottcanada7810]

These kind of videos are my favourite, well done sir !!

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Scott!

[@floydt2029]

This is so special, thanks for your fine video!

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Floyd!

[@renatedunkel3411]

Very nice

[@willjensen5595]

Only recently found the channel. Each video I find is better than the last, thanks for the fantastic content!

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Will!

[@Kimbeattie]

Like it Luke that's no fluke.

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Kim!

[@Carsinematography]

I remember going there as a kid! My step dads parents have and still have a camp not too far from it. Thank you for this video I have been searching arrow lake for years to show people this beautiful rock formation. I would love to go out one day again and make a video just like this.

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Gary, I hope you get the chance to visit again!

[@johnnyguitwithit2614]

Nice drone shots!

[@terrencerueger3886]

Dude. Thanks for making the internet a better place 😊

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Terrence, just trying to share a little inspiration!

[@leekenney7066]

Shinrin-yoku, and with a dog ! Happy trails to you !

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

Nice one Luke

[@parapermesterjeluurinvesti523]

That's exquisite place and the cinematics are phenomenal.

[@GoneOutFlying]

10-4! Super video.

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks very much!

[@user-mb6rk8in4f]

Очень интересное путешествие к пещере!!! Спасибо за видео 📹!!!👍👍👍

[@lifeofluke]

большое спасибо

[@BachaMegOutdoors]

You make me jealous man , awesome, you give me soo many ideas for my videos. 👏👏👏😍

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks guys!

[@coryhobbs5386]

I was a guide in the boundary waters big open lakes were a callange

[@lifeofluke]

Ah cool, yep, in open water you're a the mercy of the elements

[@chrisluehmann3094]

Ninas face when you yelled “echo” 😂 another awesome video man!!

[@lifeofluke]

haha, whenever I raise my voice she automatically assumes there's danger!

[@factsoverfiction7826]

Beautifully done -- realiy felt we were there. Life jackets for you & dog companion -- you won't regret it.

[@Indeewoods]

That is pretty cool. Hey you should consider getting a life jackey for your dog. I did several adventures for years without one and then I had seen one on sale so I thought it would make a great xmas gift for her (my dog:) Anyway it worked great didn’t bother her at all and was nice for if we flipped the boat far away from shore. She was a Lab/pointer and could probably swim for ever but made me feel safer. Come fall it gets darn cold here in Alberta so the lifejacket kept her warm while traveling in the boat since she was a short haired dog. Great video as usual.

[@gracehart560]

Great seeing the Renata Arch. But did you go to the tunnel on the old railway. I remember as a kid going up from Renata to meet my Dad walking down from the tunnel. [The train would drop people off]There is a trail on the old right of way from what I understand. Thanks for the memories.

[@FreeRiderFMX]

I was just near the arch in the purcells you mentioned. It was incredible from a distance! Would be a crazy rock climb to reach it though. Great video.

[@lifeofluke]

That's awesome, I still have to get up there!

[@twinvideoproduction9662]

Awesome place to visit and explore. Thank you for sharing Luke.

[@dorothyheisey9368]

Beautiful impressive arch.

[@AdventuresRUs]

The ticks are so bad this year. Last hike we took our Husky on we spent hours picking ticks off his fur. Great video like always Luke, stay safe and have a good week.

[@BackCountryWrenching]

totally know what you mean by white caps and water crossing on a kayak, got caught in one a few years back it was dicey to say the least

[@The_JEB]

If you get the chance and are up near Prince George/McBride, come visit the Ancient Forest if you havent already.

[@CANControlGRAFFITI]

I do a lot of my exploring in the winter partly due to those nasty ticks.

[@lifeofluke]

That's one solution!

[@silencenhikes6692]

Cool place man. Thanks for the info you research on these spots.

[@adamjones3853]

Hello from castlegar Luke! My girlfriend and I have been watching your videos for over 3 years, you always inspire us to get out and explore. Can confirm theres loads of ticks on that trail. Thanks for all the awesome footage 🍺

[@spmyvr268]

Thanks Luke. Great stuff.

[@emilyrivera4140]

Excellent !thanks sir Luke.

[@blueman5924]

Well, that’s pretty cool ! 👍🌲

[@bobgillis1137]

Thanks for this, Luke. I lived for a dog's age in the koots and never heard of this arch. Go figure. I had to come to NZ to see something like it. Stuck here now, I'm aching to be back in BC.

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks for watching, Bob. I can appreciate your homesickness but NZ isn't such a bad place to be stuck!

[@bobgillis1137]

@@lifeofluke Agreed. Especially for 2020.

[@WR_rider]

Hope this means there is more Kootenay content to come!

[@keithhepworth4934]

Thanks for another great vid. When I finally get to BC I’ll buy you a cold one as a thank you.

[@lifeofluke]

I'd appreciate that!

[@nylanelson5212]

You find all the most amazing places to go Luke. Your dog Nina sure enjoys the hikes. When I was a young teen my dad found one of many dogs he named Max he came across working out in the woods & brought him home. Max & I enjoyed many hikes together in the woods & I miss him. Your videos reminds me of those hikes with Max. Thank you for sharing these beautiful places with us. Btw Avon company sells a product called “Skin So Soft” that is made of natural ingredients that repels bugs from biting you. This is like an oil but is not & you just rub over your entire expose skin before heading into the woods & no ticks, mosquitoes, etc should bother you. You will have to do research to see if it’s safe to put on Nina too?

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Nyla, I put a lot of time into researching these places around the province. It's great you have those memories with your dog, Max! I'll have to look into that product, thanks for the recommendation.

[@adkkev]

Beautiful! Looks like Nina had a blast too. Quite the dog for sure.

[@adamlocke2356]

Exquisite place indeed! Good stuff Luke dawg. A little different lake conditions than we had.

[@curtbrown8359]

Thanks Luke I have property on Lower Arrow Lake and have been to Renata but never got to see the arch yet. Have to go this summer

[@nipresniloin1841]

Beautiful spot! Thank you Can you camp there?

[@lifeofluke]

Yes, you can camp on the lake shore

[@REDCEDAR7]

Locals call this the the Natural Arch or Brooklyn bridge.

[@lifeofluke]

Good to know!

[@JesusFriedChrist]

No matter how far away I live from the Koots, _it’ll always be home._

[@waterfallsofbritishcolumbia785]

Beautiful! I just finished an 8 day, 1800km roadtrip through the Kootenays chasing waterfalls. Managed to get one paddle adventure in as well from Kaslo Bay across Kootenay Lake into the boat access only Powder Creek Falls. Keep inspiring us with this epic content Luke!

[@lifeofluke]

Sounds like an awesome time, thanks!

[@emiliechoquette848]

The shots you get for these videos are amazing! Maybe sent natgeo an application 😉

[@theknowledge7024]

Hey man, where abouts is the west kelowna arch. I lived there for 20 years and have been all over the back country between there and penticton I know the area well.

[@S13tanner]

Underrated channel, you won’t change my mind

[@koalacol8963]

Drone shots were awsome!!

[@righteousred723]

Definitely want to visit this location

[@alexanderlindsey4066]

Question luke - what to you plan on doing when Nina is too old to go on these hikes? I want a dog for this same reason, but I don't have anyone to keep her for the weekend when she gets to old for these shenanigans.

[@lifeofluke]

I'm not sure yet, but that's still several years away

[@brodyclark1301]

Another great video, always love the history you give behind all these places you visit. Keep it up man!!

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Brody!

[@SaemonGrille]

Your videos are getting very beautiful and professional. Congratulations

[@Ah-fb8pc]

theyve always been professional...

[@jbrisby]

Five ticks is nothing. When I hiked to the viewpoint over Greenwood, I must have picked over a hundred of the little buggers off me. Fortunately, none of them got under my clothes, although I found one at my hairline the next day.

[@lifeofluke]

5 ticks is 5 too many!

[@rorymcleod181]

Thanks for this Luke! I’ve only ever see this from the lake.

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks Rory!

[@chasemyadventure9604]

Mate, love the videos! Can't wait for travel to return to normal and explore your backyard. Canada looks spectacular!

[@lifeofluke]

Thanks, ya, we are all looking forward to that!

[@dawnnpark]

Ooo!! Are you in BC??

[@lifeofluke]

yep

[@dawnnpark]

@@lifeofluke have the best time!!! I just finished a huge hike on a island :)

[@StrykerSnow]

Hey Luke! What raft do you use?

[@lifeofluke]

Alpackaraft explorer42

[@StrykerSnow]

@@lifeofluke Thanks!

[@martinsiedlecki]

Looks like a mouth regurgitating trees

[@lifeofluke]

haha, I can see that

[@woodtime]

Where abouts is the one you mentioned in west Kelowna?

[@lifeofluke]

it's above the reservoir at rose valley

[@woodtime]

@@lifeofluke Great Videos Luke, I have been heading out more and more with my boys to explore the great places BC has.

[@SaemonGrille]

How do you make your voice sound so crisp with all the nature background noise? Do you use an external mic or is it the cameras microphone?

[@lifeofluke]

I plug in a sony mic which connects on top of the camera

[@righteousred723]

Have you tried to visit that massive hole/cave

[@ethanpease3379]

Hey Luke what kind of car do you drive?

[@lifeofluke]

toyota 4runner

[@ethanpease3379]

@@lifeofluke what year?

[@lifeofluke]

'99

[@dubfunk1886]

Did you actually try to test your echo under a roof that was only 20 feet wide? With trees under it?