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Kamloops – Where The North and South Thompson Rivers Meet
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
If your trip through the North Thompson Valley was to begin in Blue River the end of the line would be the community of Kamloops.
Known as the “Tournament Capital of Canada” the community is very pr
BC Wildlife Park
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
Visiting a nature centre or zoological facility, wildlife viewing and birding are among the most popular outdoor activities in North America. This is especially true in BC, which has more species div
Murtle Lake, Wells Gray Park; accessible from Blue River
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
Canoe and kayak enthusiasts will be delighted to note Murtle Lake, located in Wells Gray Park is the largest lake in North America designated for paddlers only. To plan a Murtle Lake canoe trip you c
Steam Back Through History on The 2141 “Spirit of Kamloops”
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
An experience not be missed, take the whole family on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure as they travel round-trip by steam locomotion. This is public transportation as it used to be.
Your adventure be
Be Aware – Bears Are There
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
British Columbia has about one quarter of all black bears in Canada. The North Thompson Valley certainly has its share of these magnificent inhabitants of the wilderness and an observant visitor can
Forest Recreation Sites – Camping Season 2008
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
Forestry camping, or recreation sites are favorite spots to camp for those who enjoy rustic, off the beaten path camping spots.
The Ministry of Forests has made changes over the past few seasons in
Keep your pet safe while traveling
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
So, is your animal companion going on vacation with you? Great idea, but it does take a bit of extra care and attention to plan the trip.
A pet owner’s worst nightmare is losing his beloved companio
You bring it in – You take it out
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
Keeping the natural environment free from human garbage is a must for all who enjoy the great outdoors. Many of the North Thompson Valley’s organized campgrounds have refuse containers at each campsit
Devastation from a cigarette butt
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
The 2003 fire season was one of the most catastrophic in British Columbia’s recorded history. Due to an extended drought in the southern half of the province, forest firefighters faced conditions neve
The Simpcw
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
The Simpcw are a division of the Secwepemc, or Shuswap Nation peoples, who occupied the drainage of the North Thompson River upstream from McLure to the headwaters of the Fraser River from McBride to