On a mid-March sunny day I hiked from the Tranquille – Criss Creek Road across the sidehill (above the tracks) and up a series of ridges through the sagebrush grasslands. Each of the many ridges that run down to the … Continue reading →
When the snows melt in late winter, the valley bottom clears off first and at the same time, the rivers are at their lowest flow. The Thompson River flows into Kamloops Lake, but there is also a large floodland … Continue reading →
The Jag Hill Jaunt is a moderate hike to a wonderful viewpoint on the rim of the Red Plateau Escarpment. All of the hikes from the Dewdrop Range to the hilltops on Red Plateau are harder hikes with lots of … Continue reading →
In winter, Tranquille Creek continues to flow, but it ices over in frigid temperatures. Although water does move under the ice, it backs up and spreads horizontally, creating ice shelves along both sides. Tranquille Creek empties into Kamloops Lake at … Continue reading →
