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Frederick Bluffs Hike

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We hiked a loop route in the outer Dewdrop Range at the end of March.    We drove out the Frederick Road, then parked just before the gravel road starts its descent to the lakeside community of Frederick.    Since we have hiked the Frederick Bluffs many times. we try to vary the route each time.    There are no trails, except for a few faint … Continue reading →

Dry Hills Hike

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In the hills above the Thompson River estuary and Kamloops Lake are expansive sagebrush – grassland slopes.    There are some scattered ponderosa pines and shrubs in drainages.    The north side of the steeper hills have mixed forests of douglas fir, pine, and juniper.   Some of these areas are used for seasonal grazing, so any hiking in the areas is best done in the off … Continue reading →