Day 44: Lac le Hache, BC to Hope, BC

Day 44 6/11/15

 

Thompson River

We got on the road about 10am (that seems to be our normal starting time) and continued South then followed the Thompson River through land with fewer trees and more ranches and cattle.

We started noticing southbound trains stopped across the river from us.  As we continued, we began to smell wood smoke and then to see smoke above the ridges.

After passing through Litton, BC we actually saw the fire on the opposite side of the river.   

We spoke with a native of the area that said it appeared that a railroad repair crew was welding and started the fire.

 

Smoke hiding the sun

The Thompson River merged into the Frasier River near Hope, BC and created a very large river roaring toward the coast.

We reached our goal at Coquihallo RV Park in Hope around 3:30pm and enjoyed a walk along the stream before dinner.

Odometer: 82832 Miles Today: 223 Total Miles: 5632