Act of Oblivion is a historical novel set in England and New England in the 1660’s. It chronicles the extraordinary events of the time which included a civil war, the execution of King Charles I, the hunt, capture, and execution of the named regicides, the members who had signed the death warrant, international manhunts, the life of Oliver Cromwell, a … Continue reading →
In winter we can go up the canyon to the falls in Peterson Creek. The whole route is on ice, but it can be done with spikes on and a hiking pole for stability, taking some caution in the steep sections. There is always a danger of falling rocks, so a helmet may also be a good choice. By early … Continue reading →
The Gregson Trail was built by Jack Gregson as a nature trail from the end of East Lorne Street along the South thompson River to Valleyview. It had fallen into disrepair and then CP Rail added a siding to the rail lines, cutting off access from the west side. We can still get down to the rivershore from the east … Continue reading →
We hiked a loop route in Kenna Cartwright, stomping on snowy trails on a cool and windy late winter day. We started at the Pacific Way Trailhead and hiked on a series of trails, working our way to the Upper Doug Daws Trail. On the north side of Dufferin Hill, we turned onto Rabbit Run to take us back to … Continue reading →
Peterson Creek is sometimes a go-to area for short winter hikes. On a mild late-winter day, I started at the Mariposa Trailhead and hiked a series of trails on the snow. A favorite spot is the viewpoint on the Rabbitbrush Trail. There are many combinations of trails to hike in Peterson Creek Park and we return to hike a new … Continue reading →
On a cold day in February, I hiked some trails in Valleyview Nature Park. The trails were mostly dry and the sun was shining. We can hike longer routes in season when the gully trails aren’t icy and snowy, but in winter the loops routes on the ridges are a better choice. There were no other hikers, but there were … Continue reading →
Dark is the Grave is a Scottish crime thriller, the first in the DCI Bone series. The book fits the billing – a thriller with many twists and turns, a crime unit working to find the killer, a damaged detective with his own demons, police-politics to manage, and a climax at the end. But, it felt like one long cliche … Continue reading →
While in Death Valley National Park, we drove up to Dante’s View, then hiked over the tops of ridges to Mt. Perry and back. We had great views the whole way and we found this hike to be quite rewarding. More Information – Mt. Perry Traverse
Continue reading →We hiked on the delta sand islands and shoreline near Kamloops Lake, starting from Tranquille on the Lake. Our route was a 5.2 km loop that took us out to the shoreline of Kamloops Lake, south of Cooney Bay. Our return route was along the beach, heading back upriver. Some video clips are now in a TikTok video, embedded here: … Continue reading →
The trail up to Flatiron Mountain is a favorite hike in the Coquihalla Summit area:We have done this hike four times and have detailed some of the hike details on Kamloops Trails. A YouTube video is also available:
Continue reading →We hiked from Overlander Beach, and out to the Thompson River, then followed it up to the Confluence of the South Thompson and the North Thompson Rivers. The South Thompson was ice free, but much of the North Thompson had icy shorelines and icy bays where the water moved slowly. The beach extended north for a ways, coming to a … Continue reading →
The Silent Patient is a psychological thriller that follows the case of a woman, Alicia, who shot her husband 6 times in the head, then stop talking to anyone, including the police, the Courts, and medical staff. The story is told by her psychotherapist, Theo Faber, who works in the clinic where she is sedated and imprisoned. The story is … Continue reading →
Some time ago, there were quite a few trips to the Rockies to mountaineer, backpack, run, hike, and explore. Most of those trips were done before a SLR camera was part of the gear. Most trips had no photos or a cheap film camera with a few images saved. Some were scanned, and there are more to come. A few … Continue reading →
The Thursday Murder Club is a whodunit novel featuring a small group of seniors living in a retirement home who get together once a week to discuss unsolved crimes. Some members of the group have a police background. Others were professionals who bring skills to any enquiry. When murders occur in their area, they set to solve the mystery. This … Continue reading →
We have hiked in the eastern ridges and peaks of the Trophy Range a few times. A YouTube video features some of the sights from these hikes. More Information: In the East Trophy Range An excellent resource is Roland Neave’s Exploring Wells Gray Park.
Continue reading →When the weather is snowy and the trails are slippery, going for a run on the Goose Lake Road is a good choice. The road gets plowed and has little traffic. On a winter day, the valley was foggy and snowy, but the grassland hills had a bit of sun breaking through. A short video on TikTok shares some of … Continue reading →
