Kinaskin Lake

Kinaskin Lake on Cassiar Highway

Our first stay at Kinaskin Lake Provincial Park was in 2011.  Kinaskin rests about mid-way on the Cassiar Highway.  It is a beautiful lake surrounded by mountains and dense poplars and evergreens.  We were anxious to return to this wonderful spot and found our favorite campsite #35 available.  Of course, Roxanne was in the chilly water within seconds.

We soon made friends with our four camp neighbors and became reacquainted with the park host, Margaret.  Each of these wonderful people shared their kindness and generosity with us during our stay.  In addition to warm conversation, our camp neighbors provided us with fresh rainbow trout that they had caught moments before... one an extra-special treat because it was Cindy's' first catch ever.  Margaret shared a bunch of romaine lettuce, garlic chives, and rhubarb.  As a result, Wednesday night we relished a feast fit for kings!

Sporadic rain showers followed us throughout Wednesday.  While we had plan to take out Calypso our (our blow-up boat) to paddle around the lake, instead we sat under the screened-in tent and read.  I devoured the book Jesus Prom in a single sitting... a wonderful, inspirational book on extravagant love.  Wow!  In between rain showers, we strolled around the lake trail, enjoying the lush forest, and trying to deter Roxanne from spending the entire day in the water.

Roxanne's age is clearly showing.  The cold water quickly zapped the warmth from her.  As she began to shiver, we would wrap her in dry towels.  She snuggled under them most of the evening until she finally warmed up sufficiently to wriggle out from underneath them.

We awoke to unexpected 37 degree temperatures on Thursday morning.  Donned in three layers of clothing, we broke camp and hugged goodbyes to new-found friends.  One of the great blessings of our travels is the opportunity it provides us to meet special people that weave themselves into the fabric of our adventures.  Safe travels dear friends... we hope to see you again one day!

Our plan today is to travel to Dease Lake and take the Telegraph Highway (a new road for us)... then on to Haines, Alaska, to meet Charlie.  Charlie is another travel friend that we met several years ago in Nova Scotia.  He and Swamp Thing (his Kawasaki motorcycle) have been taking annual solo cross-country trips.  This year, thankfully, our paths will cross.

Still no wildlife (other than Roxanne) to photograph, but who knows what lies around the corner.  Hopefully we will have internet service again in Haines.  We will catch up with you then!