We are ready to 'fly!'
Left Comox Valley April 30th and headed to Aggasiz (Vancouver Mainland), picked up the travel trailer from storage and off to Cache Creek. Still cost about $100.00 to go across the ferry, without an RV. '
Met a couple in the line-up just paid over $385 one way with truck and fifth wheel!
Met a couple in the line-up just paid over $385 one way with truck and fifth wheel!
Making the transition from home to trailer. About 3 hours from where we pick up the trailer from storage, we unloaded supplies, clothes, bedding, etc.
Early morning May 1st we drive to visit my mom in Burns Lake. (Approximately nine hours).
Early morning May 1st we drive to visit my mom in Burns Lake. (Approximately nine hours).
This one was upset that its sibling took off into the bush.
He then tried to climb down slowly and realizes the ground is a way down there!
Always like seeing the poplar trees. (These trees are native to the N. Hemisphere. Poplar species are divided into three loose groups: cottonwood, aspen and balsam poplars).
Mom, doggy and I do a nice walk along the swamp trail. Alot of spring activity ad the trails are dry (water levels low for this time of year).
Mom, doggy and I do a nice walk along the swamp trail. Alot of spring activity ad the trails are dry (water levels low for this time of year).
While walking along the walk, we witnessed some local birds:
Red-Winged Black Birds
Just when you think you are alone .... along comes a new friend!
My mom trying to teach me how to play crib.
Golden Municipal Campground is along the Kicking Horse River . . . walking distance to downtown and also the recreation centre and outdoor pickleball courts.
Red-Winged Black Birds
Black-capped Chickadee
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Tazz, enjoying an entire playground to herself - the local fairgrounds.
Doing some pseudo -agility!
My mom trying to teach me how to play crib.
I think she cheats - I never got dealt the right cards!!!
Happy Birthday & Mother's Day, Mom!
May 5: we leave Cache Creek and drive as far as Golden, BC (5 hrs). The plan was to head to Banff National Park but the snow was falling so we held back and spent a couple of days in Golden. Still, in the Rockies but lower elevation so a little milder.
Golden is a popular tourist attraction for the outdoor activities.
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The downside - well, trains! CP Rail passes through the Rockies and directly across the river from us they stop, drop off air, drop off cars and prepare to climb through the steep mountain passes.
Freight trains do not run on a set schedule like passenger trains do. They operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. On some rail lines you may see only one or two a week, while busy corridors can have more than 30 trains a day.
Golden Municipal Campground
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Well, two nights at this campground and barely any sleep. Counted seven trains from 11 pm until finally falling asleep. (kind of like counting sheep to get some shut-eye)!
A beautiful backdrop at the pickleball courts.
Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge.
The freestanding timber frame bridge is the longest freestanding in Canada at 151 feet in length.
Mount Seven
Famous for hiking, mt biking and people come from all over the world for the paragliding experiences.
The destination is also famous for its great Skiing at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.
A visit to the local cemetery on the hill shows settlers came to this area in the early 1800s.
May 7: Leave Golden along Highway 1 (Trans-Canada) to Medicine Hat, Alberta (6 hrs)
Traveling through Yoho National Park
Along the way, still some signs of winter - frozen waterfalls.
Some slight delays for blasting and highway expansion
In the small community of Field, we see our first herd of Elk (all with tracking devices).
A beautiful window view as we travel the Trans-Canada Hwy early in the am. Traveling along the Bow River into Banff National Park.
A cloudy view of the Rockies. If you look closely, you can see a lone camouflaged Canada Goose.
Along both sides of the highway are tall wire fences to protect wildlife during migrations.
Along the route are several of these overpasses for wildlife. They are covered with the natural habitat the animals live in and fencing for protection as they cross the highway.
Arrive at Gas City Campground, Medicine Hat. A beautiful 97 site campground with circular sites and alot of walking trails adjacent, overlooking the Saskatchewan River. Super nice and quiet for three nights stay. (Come friday, when we leave, this campground is completely booked until September).
A view from the banks of the river, at the campground.
Agriculture is a large part of the local economy.
284,000 acres of canola are grown in the region and surrounding areas.
Other crops include dry field peas, chickpeas, lentils, dry white beans and other dry bean, plus hemp.
Mule deer coming up from the river
Police Point Park
In the heart of the city, is a fabulous nature park along the Saskatchewan River in the NE section of Medicine Hat. Over 240 acres of grasslands and 100 year old cottonwood trees.
A downy woodpecker, building a home in an old cottonwood
Looking like a bird nursery condominium complex.
Mom, Dad and two youngens!
A large mule deer
Our last evening at Gas City Campground. A peaceful, soft-lit and calm river.
I am behind on posting due to alot of road travel and little internet; this was alot of cramming the photos in as we have covered alot of territory.
Next stop will be Saskatchewan.
Will post as internet connections allow.
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