It
feels like we’re really coming out of the wilderness. Towns are larger and
closer together. Services are available and more varied. Scenery is more
subdued.
The
Route
We drove 277 miles on TCH-16 from Hazelton to Prince George and
took BC-97 south 8 miles to the campground. The highways were in excellent
condition.
About the Day
We did some cleaning and ended up leaving later than usual.
It was mostly sunny with a late afternoon thunderstorm near Vanderhoof. The temperature reached the low 80’s.
It was mostly sunny with a late afternoon thunderstorm near Vanderhoof. The temperature reached the low 80’s.
Along the Way
We left the Hazeltons with good memories. New Hazelton provided the final memory with a
sweet touch at Skeena Bakery … a
non-profit that specializes in hand-crafted breads and pastries. Carol’s
cinnamon roll and my lemon-chocolate muffin were delicious.
Our morning drive was decorated by snow-capped mountains.
Storm clouds formed over the mountains in the afternoon.
We had lightning and a heavy downpour for about 15 minutes near Vanderhoof. Some
of our Alaska and Yukon highway dust finally got washed off.
The dramatic mountains gradually disappeared.
The sky began to clear as we approached Prince George.
Travel Tidbits
Vanderhoof is the geographical center of British Columbia.
We drove through Smithers and Burns Lake. Both were vibrant and attractive.
We saw our first Tim Hortons since Whitehorse in Smithers. That means some have waited 778 miles for a visit to Tim's.
The Campground
Vanderhoof is the geographical center of British Columbia.
We drove through Smithers and Burns Lake. Both were vibrant and attractive.
We saw our first Tim Hortons since Whitehorse in Smithers. That means some have waited 778 miles for a visit to Tim's.
The Campground
We’re at the Bee Lazee RV
Park, 8 miles south of Prince George on Hwy 97. It’s nice, clean and
managed by nice folks.
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Tomorrow
We have a long drive to Hope, BC.
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