Stork Nest Inn Smithers

Wednesday, September 2 - Smithers, BC

These last couple of days with the caravan have passed by uneventfully. We have had no special activities planned and we are simply making our way to our final destination. Our stop in Smithers was just a one-nighter. We didn't take the car off of the ...

... truck each night in order to prevent something like this from happening. It was the only thing that kept the trailer from disaapearing.

Jason also had his work cut out for him today, trying to figure out the reason why the portable refrigerator was not turning on when plugged into the cigarette lighter. He ...

July 2, 2009 (Thursday) – Telkwa, BC (240 miles)



We found the city of Prince George a refreshing change from many we had traveled through. First off, it has a population of 81,000, so it is not a small town. We stopped at the visitor's center to inquire about road conditions ahead and were told there would be a few sections of construction but otherwise good roads. We drove to the city center to explore the older downtown ...

We arrived in Smithers for a one night stand and had a pot luck dinner and happy hour. The crew is ready to finish the tour and head out on there own and so are we. The landscape has changed from mountains and wildlife to good old farm land. But christa saw a black bear on the way. Ray and Christa

... First Nation village with guided tours. Then on to Moricetown where it is possible to watch people catch fish with nets from a vantage point high above the fast flowing river. Then I continued through Smithers, a really nice small town, and have found a camping spot at Fort Telkwa campground. Yes, I am camping. It seems like it has been weeks since I have done so because of the lousy weather. Distance travelled: 390 Km

... of man blowing an alpenhorn right in the middle of Main St. Another great thing about Smithers... the local residents call themselves Smithereens! The following day we set up camp at Tyee Lake Provincial Park, which turned out to be one of the nicest campgrounds of the summer. It had a big beach and picnic area, as well as a really nice trail along the lakeshore, through a little wetland, and then up into the woods and around ...

... deer during his "time out from driving" They appeared content grazing in the same area as three horses , but close to the road with traffic driving past. We are now in a place called Prince George, here the highway splits, one route takes us on the 16 and then the 37 to Watson Lake in the Yukon, the other takes the 97 north through Dawson BC and then onto Watson Lake. A decision will be made shortly as the route to be taken. Rick spoke to the ...

The day started out by the alarm not going off so we slept an hour later. I guess we needed our sleep. So it was up and out in an hour heading off toward Prince Rupert where we will catch the ferry on the 14th. As we traveled along the Yellowhead Highway, we kept our eyes open for animals as much of the road is uninhabited. It was not long before we saw a bull moose on the side of the road. Unfortunately he headed into ...

Destination 239: km123'205 In Prince George habe ich gestern schon wieder vergeblich versucht, meine Fotos auf CD zu brennen. Auch der Versand von anderen Dateien funktioniert nicht, da die USB Anschluesse blockiert sind. Ich kaufe fuer 25$ zwei neue SD Karten a 2GB um mein Speicherproblem zu loesen. Es wird bestimmt nicht besser werden in Alaska! Gestern Abend in Houston (Kanada) dann SCHOCK! Mein Versuch, meine ...

... an email address so I can drop a line or two. This is kinda a weak log here because I havn't done much except for work, but really it was just to finally put some pictures on and say Happy Canada Day to everyone. Keep on postin comments and I'll try to do better next time. Once i get hiking or horseback riding or to the CALGARY STAMPEDE I should have some better stories for ya! Luv you all Amanda