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A friendly, fair, and attentive park operator can significantly improve the experience at any provincial or national park. They’re the cherry on top of the campground sundae, if you will; or the hair should the opposite be true. But can an operator be too friendly? This is the question I was left pondering after our … Read more
Lytton, British Columbia is home to two public panning reserves. One is right in town and the other is six kilometers to the north. Both are on the Fraser River, which any fan of Dan Hurd knows, has gold everywhere. The reserve in town, known as Lytton Recreational Panning Reserve Site 2, encompasses a two … Read more
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. It’s not my favourite adage; I’m not much of a lemonade drinker. But on a recent road trip to Kamloops, we were forced to whip up a batch of this beloved summer beverage. And though our lemons were exceptionally sour, our visit to BC Wildlife Park made rather … Read more
The Giant Ammonite in Fernie, British Columbia has long been on my bucket list. I learned of it while researching things to do on our various summer adventures and have wanted to see it in person ever since. This dream finally came true during our Labour Day 2023 camping trip to Mount Fernie Provincial Park. … Read more
Unfortunately, as of May 10, 2025, the mine has been closed by the British Columbia government. All tours are on hiatus and the museum is not open. Owner is not optimistic this will change. In early July of the summer of ’23, my son and I set forth on a nine-day camping adventure through British … Read more