Just off Highway 97 between Cache Creek and Clinton lies a place where the past doesn’t just whisper—it shouts out loud and clear. At Historic Hat Creek Ranch, we stepped into a snapshot in time—all carefully preserved. It isn’t a dusty museum or polished tourist trap. Hat … [Read more...] about Exploring Historic Hat Creek Ranch: Time Travel on BC’s Original Gold Rush Highway
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Discovering the History of Ashcroft, British Columbia
Discovering the history of Ashcroft - who’d have thought? For decades—through childhood road trips, parenting years, and now retirement—I’ve traveled along Highway 97, along sections of the famed Cariboo Wagon Road from Quesnel toward Kamloops or Vancouver. But Ashcroft? We’d … [Read more...] about Discovering the History of Ashcroft, British Columbia
Best Canoe Trip Meals
Lip-smacking, light-packing canoe trip meals for every paddling adventure - that's what this is all about! Yes, summer is here—and that means loading the canoe, grabbing the paddles, and heading out on another wilderness adventure. As we prepare for several overnight trips … [Read more...] about Best Canoe Trip Meals
How to Plan an RV Trip in the U.S. or Canada: A Step-By-Step Guide
Learning how to plan an RV trip in the U.S. or Canada is about more than just picking a destination—it’s about crafting an adventure that balances flexibility with smart preparation. Whether you’re drawn to the towering red rock canyons and open deserts of the American … [Read more...] about How to Plan an RV Trip in the U.S. or Canada: A Step-By-Step Guide
Hiking in the Crowsnest Pass: The Promised Land
Hiking in the Crowsnest Pass? The Promised Land is calling your name! No, seriously, there’s a trail called the Promised Land, or Ptolemy Plateau, or Seven Bridges. Regardless of what you call it, this trail’s destination is a little slice of heaven here in Alberta’s Southern … [Read more...] about Hiking in the Crowsnest Pass: The Promised Land