October 11, 2010 | Tips from Travellers >
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The Adams River sockeye run is known around the
world as a miracle of nature. Sockeye salmon that have lived for four
years in the Pacific Ocean make an epic 400km journey back to the
streams where they where born. Their bodies change colour from
silver-blue to bright red as they reach the spawning grounds. Many are
caught or die along the way, but astonishing numbers reach their
destination. How many are expected to make it back to the Adams River
in 2010? More then 2 million!
So make sure to check out the
"Salute to the Sockeye Festival" in Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park
near Chase, BC in October to view the incredible wildlife spectacle.
You may even spot a black bear having a salmon lunch! More videos at:
http://chriswheeler.ca
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The Adams River sockeye salmon run is shaping up to be the largest in the past 100 years! Already the river is crimson from bank to bank, with large numbers of salmon still to come.
My family and I have been spending lots of time in Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park. The trails are well maintained and allow excellent viewing of the salmon. They are also self guided interpretive trails, containing just about everything you need to know about salmon, their life cycles and the environment.
During the salmon festival (October 2 - 24) the park is a hub of activity. The parking lot area has concession stands, displays from local artisans and a tent run by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
People are literally coming from around the world to catch the 2010 salmon run. What is holding you back?