October 23, 2008 | Field Reports >
Williams Lake, Museums
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I was in Williams Lake and a local recommended that I check out the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin which is home to the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame. It was quite interesting and I learned quite a bit about the history of the Stampede, the culture of rodeos and the town of Williams Lake. Definitely worth a visit!
October 21, 2008 | Field Reports >
Bella Coola, Sightseeing Tours
I flew into Bella Coola, about halfway up the BC coast and at the tip of an inlet, and decided to try to learn a little bit about the town. Someone I met suggested that the best way to see the town was to do a walking tour so I stopped in at the Kopas Store (a historical site as well), picked up a guidebook, and set off. I was amazed at how much history became apparent while walking the streets. As the clouds ringed the nearby mountain tops, nondescript buildings suddenly took on significance and the town's history came alive. The museum in town was an incredible wealth of artifacts and stories from the past. I also learned about a large Norweigan influence in the past and the town's connection to Thor Heyerdahl (of the Kon-tiki Expedition).
October 21, 2008 | Field Reports >
Bella Coola, Historic & Heritage Sites
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I was in Bella Coola and I wanted to go for a bit of a hike so I ask someone that worked in town for a suggestion. She recommended that I check out the First Nation Petrogyphs (rock carvings) just outside of town. I went to a gallery and there they set me up with a guide to take me up the trail and explain the significance of what I saw. I felt like I was getting a chance to see something that few people get the opportunity check out. The whole area was very spiritual, serene and beautiful, well worth a visit!
October 17, 2008 | Field Reports >
Wells, Historic & Heritage Sites
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I was in Quesnal and had noticed all kinds of historic buildings along the road up from Williams Lake so I asked a local where I could go to learn more about the Gold Rush era that swept through the area in the 1890's. She suggested I take a trip to Barkerville, about an hour's drive away, and check out the town. Wow, it was incredible! It was like stepping back in time! The town is the same as it was back in the Gold Rush days, complete with cafes, hotels and the blacksmith. The experience is magnified by the fact that the cafes/shops/school are run by people straight out of the pages of history. They are in period dress and act the part as well! The show at the Royal Theatre is not to be missed either. A trip to Barkerville would definitely be a highlight to anyone's trip in the area!
October 08, 2008 | Field Reports >
Bella Coola, Bear Watching
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I took a flight up to Bella Coola on the coast of BC and a valley local suggested that I hook up with one of the rafting companies and check out the Grizzly bears that were feeding on the spawning salmon. It was an amazing experience!