The Big Trip - Vanderhoof to Meziadin Lake

1005 km - Day 4 and we have just entered Vanderhoof, "The Geographical Centre of BC."

1145 km - We just stopped for a quick lunch in Burns Lake. Burns Lake also lays claim to being the geographical centre of BC. Driving through all these small towns is a lot like driving through Northern Ontario. Why is it okay to leave rusted out cars, buses and tractors on your lawn?

World's biggest Fly Rod!

1292 km - Right now we are in Smithers. It's a pretty little place with mountains on both sides and a busy downtown area. Today's journey has been interesting in unexpected ways: In Houston we stopped for a walk in a park and discovered the world's largest fly rod. As we drove into Telkwa we saw the "Rainbow Adult RV Park." I thought, "Wow, what a welcoming community for being in the middle of nowhere." But on the way out of town we saw a sign that implied you would get breast cancer if you had an abortion, so maybe Telkwa isn't so tolerant. In Smithers we saw a black dude with a huge 'fro, big chops and pink pants and there was not a disco in sight.

A sense of humour in Smithers.

1311 km - After a brief detour we are back on 16 heading west. The Loon just hauled us up and down an old dirt road so we could get a look at Twin Falls. One fall cascades down the mountain and seems to turn to snow at the bottom before gushing out into a stream. Pretty crazy.

Disappearing waterfall.

Twin falls.

Nice spot for a rest.

1522 km - We are now on Hwy 37 and just entered the Nass Region, though according the sign we just entered ANASS.

1622 km - More fun with signs: We just crossed the Ass River.

At a small museum near The Hazeltons.

A suspension bridge over the Bulkley River.

View from the bridge.

Our AWESOME camp site at Meziadin Lake.

Living the good life.

1635 km - Wow! What a great camping spot! We just camped right on the lake. We had our first bear sighting but we were safely in our car when we spotted 2 black bears. It was a windy night last night but a very still morning with only loons making noise. And no bears stole our food, only a pesky crow attempted.

Perfectly still.

We were the first ones up. Everyone else hid in their RVs.

Getting a little exercise in.

Making toast.

Eating toast.