This was planned as a long day of driving so rest areas are very important. In Northern BC, there are not enough, and although a few are wonderful, most are pathetic equipped with only a garbage box and no toilets.

The weather was great about 26 degrees for our hike on the Nature trail on the Nechako river in Vanderhoof and 28 degrees after a summer shower further West. This river is an important habitat for both salmon and white sturgeon.

Someone asked about Mini, she won’t need her PJs tonight, you can spot her under the table in the shade at our campsite. Lake Tyee is in Telkwa just before Smithers on Highway 16, the Yellow Head highway. The Hudson Bay Mountain in the background still has a little bit of snow.