Wildlife still seems scarce… at least I have found very few animals willing to be photographed. After last year’s abundant photo opportunities, it is a true disappointment... however, hope springs eternal!
After Bella Coola, we picked up the Yellowhead Highway in Prince George and traveled as far as Smithers, camping under the chill of a glacier.
A cute and very young woman at the Visitor’s Center suggested that we take a "quick" side hike to Twin Falls at the base of the glacier, promising that it would take us no more than five minutes to reach the viewing platform.
Ah… youth! It took us flatlanders nearly 30 minutes to reach the platform… on a trail that was all uphill, with an almost 1,000 feet in altitude climb! At least it did offer some beautiful photo ops…
From Smithers, we traveled to Terrace and camped at Lakelse Lake Provincial Park, in a lovely site with surprisingly few other campers around us. We were tucked in the old growth forest section.
On our first afternoon there, we hiked around to the lake. Of course, Roxanne was a happy girl when she had the chance to take a swim.
By next morning, the rain had set in. We drove to Katimat and then back through Terrace and on to Prince Rupert and Port Edward. All were hidden in low-lying clouds.
After stopping in Terrace to check emails, we also checked the weather. With promises of more rain, we decided to travel on to Hyder. The chances for rain are less there and, of course, I’m itching to take photos of the bears fishing for salmon.
As we returned to camp, the evening sun began filtering through the trees, offering the chance to take a few more photos of these incredible coastal forests.
Tomorrow, we’re off again. Here’s hoping for photographic bears in Hyder!!!
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