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July 10,  BC to Smithes

Left around 9am and headed back up 37A to 37 (Cassiar Hwy), such a pretty canyon. Turned south headed for the Yellowead Hwy 16 (also known as the Trail of tears). 60 minute documentary last year on how many women have been abducted over the years on it. It runs east-west from Jasper, Alberta through Prince George to Prince Rupert on the coast. We decided we had seen Prince Rupert once before and decided to keep heading for home.Nothing too interesting on 37, road got better. Once interesting 1 lane bridge with a neat rock gorge.

 

Stopped about 3:00 at Riverside Park in Smithers. Settled in, with Jerry taking a nap and who shows up but the Lutes group. They had decided not to do the Haines side trip after all. So we visited with them, and were happy to see them once again.

 July 11, Smithers to Vanderhoof

Lutes group head out at 9am and we stick around and go to two different locations for waterfalls. One at Moricetown Canyon and Falls. Great pictures from the bridge across the gorge.

 

Then up to Twin Falls for a steep hike up to a viewing platform. Pretty spot. Then headed out at noon for Vanderhoof, BC. Nice visitor center with lots of old buildings.

Doesn't he make a great bank teller?

 

 Still logging mills in this area along with a mineral mine. Tomorrow we go up a side road to Fort Saint James, to see a historic trading post.

July 12,