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hether you’re ready to explore the highways or the back roads, Kamloops and area promise great views and winding routes to enjoy. Road to Adventure brings you a guide to summer activities, from camping to fishing and off-roading.

We’ve rounded up some recreation sites with trail networks in the ThompsonNicola, as well as provincial parks and lakes to enjoy this summer. If cruising the highway is more up your alley, we’ve checked out the latest trends in motorcycles as riding weather approaches. So load up and find your adventure in B.C.’s outdoor paradise today.

YOUR GUIDE TO OUTSIDE Explore the Gold Rush Trail ................. Prep for that camping trip ..................... Where to fish and swim ........................ Welcome to Wells Gray Park ................ Highway routes ..................................... More highway routes ............................. Save money on that trip ........................ Two-wheel rules .................................... Which bike is for you? ...........................

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Pitch a tent, explore Gold Rush Trail in Lillooet The Seton Dam campground on Cayoosh Creek includes 45 campsites, complete with picnic tables and fire rings. It is located in the midst of an area that attracted hundreds of gold prospectors in the 1800s, making it rich with history.

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f you are looking for a great place to hike, camp or swim, take a trip out to Lillooet. Start at the Seton Dam campground on Cayoosh Creek. With 45 campsites equipped with picnic tables, fire rings and hiking trails, this site is steeped in gold rush history. In the late 1800s, Cayoosh Creek attracted hundreds of gold prospectors. A Chinese bake oven located in the campground area is a reminder of these miners. From the campground, the Gold Rush Trailhead is visible.

This well-maintained trail follows the banks of

Cayoosh Creek. Since the creek is part of the hydro

projects, signs warn water levels can rise quickly. Follow the trail along the banks to find private little beaches. On one end, the trail leads to a small bridge that crosses over hydro canals, which are part of the Bridge River Power Project. Built between 1927 and 1960, the hydroelectric power development harnesses the power of the Bridge River by diverting it through a mountainside to the separate drainage basin of Seton Lake, utilizing a system of three dams, four powerhouses and a canal.

River, which connects Anderson Lake. The Seton Lake Reservoir Recreation Area is located on Cayoosh Creek, near the confluence of the Seton and Fraser Rivers, in an area first inhabited by the interior Salish-speaking St’at’imc people. From the viewpoint up on the hill, their underground winter homes, called “kekulis,” are visible. As well, it offers a view of Seton Lake’s emerald green water. BC Hydro’s Seton Dam, the final dam of the Bridge River Hydroelectric development, and the Seton Canal, which delivers water to the Seton Powerhouse and Fraser River, are located immediately north of the campground. The Seton

At the other end of the campground, a trail leads up a hill with a 20-minute loop around the ridge, which crosses the highway and climbs down the hill to Seton Lake Reservoir Recreation Area for a refreshing dip. This lake, while natural in origin, was raised slightly as part of the Bridge River Power Project. The two main powerhouses are located on the north shore of the upper end of the lake near Shalalth. Located at the uppermost end of the lake is the community of Seton Portage and the mouth of the short Seton Portage

Powerhouse has a maximum generating capacity of 42 MW and an average capacity of 330 GWh per year, roughly equal to four times the amount of electricity used by all the homes and businesses in Lillooet and Lytton, or enough to meet energy needs of more than 300,000 homes. More historic information can be found at the Lillooet Museum Travel Information Centre from May through August.

How to get there:

Seton Lake, in Lillooet, is about a four-hour drive from Kamloops. Head west of the River City via the Trans Canada Highway and take Highway 99. While it’s only 210 kilometres, it’s a windy stretch.

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Food prep to make most of camping trips FREEZE MUFFINS, PANCAKES AND PRE-BOIL EGGS TO TOSS IN THE COOLER AND HIT THE ROAD

amping is ideal for families itching to get outside this summer. But don’t waste time cooking, when it could be spent hiking or fishing. Instead, plan simple meals to prepare before the trip. To save space in the cooler, choose foods that can be utilized in multiple meals and snacks, such as cheese, yogurt and bread. Less healthy snacks can be packed for sitting around the fire, whether it’s making s’mores or passing around a bag of chips. But, like at home,

it is important most of the food be nutritious. Here are some healthy foods to pack in the camping cooler:

Prepare in advance:

• Make and freeze whole-grain muffins, pancakes or loaves; • Pre-measure bags of rolled oats with nuts, seeds and dried fruit to cook on the camp stove; • Hard-boil eggs for protein at breakfast or lunch; • Cook rice, quinoa or pasta the night before you leave and eat it in the first couple of days; • Make and freeze chilli and/or pasta sauce. It will act as ice in the cooler and keep for a couple of days;

Freeze lean meats or fish with a marinade in freezer bags so they are ready for the barbecue. Toss them into the cooler frozen and they act as an ice pack until defrosted and ready to grill up.

• Freeze lean meats or fish with marinade in freezer bags, so they are ready for

the barbecue; • Make and freeze hamburger patties. Use ground chicken,

turkey or lean grassfed beef; • Breakfast ideas: Eggs and toast, Greek

yogurt with fruit and granola, cold cereal (choose something low in sugar) with milk or yogurt, peanut butter and jam sandwiches with sliced apples and oranges, oatmeal or packages of plain instant oats (just add hot water); • Lunch ideas: Whole-grain pitas with hummus and cut-up veggies, sandwiches: egg or tuna salad, or veggies and cheese on whole grain bread, a hotdog “alternative” with chicken or turkey sausage on a whole-grain bun (choose sausages lower in sodium and free of preservatives), burritos made from leftover chili and grated cheese in wraps;

• Dinner ideas: Chili and buns, pasta sauce with wholegrain noodles, lean meat with a variety of vegetables, grilled veggies: toss a variety of chopped veggies in olive oil with fresh herbs and wrap in tinfoil and grill, try carrots, potatoes, yams, beets and/or onions, lean hamburger patties on a whole-grain bun; • Snacks ideas: Whole-grain crackers and cheese, apple slices and peanut butter, trail mix: nuts, seeds, dried fruit, chocolate chips, campfire cones: sugar cones, chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, chopped strawberries and banana — wrap in tinfoil and grill over the fire.

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An hour drive from Kamloops, Tunkwa Lake is one of many local lakes to tow the camper and drop a boat in the water. Bring the fishing rods, too, because it is stocked with rainbow trout.

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or many, the adventure at the end of the road consists of a lake filled with fish. Whether you are taking your family car

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Edith Lake: Located 17 kilometres south of Kamloops, Edith Lake is a small body of water offering a dozen campsites and access for boaters. The lake’s close proximity to Kamloops makes

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Sites are on a first-come, first-serve basis and include a camping fee, which will be collected at the site by an attendant. Checkout time is noon, quiet time is from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. and campers are allowed to stay up to 14 consecutive days, with a maximum of one vehicle allowed per party.

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elmcken Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in British Columbia and a must-see for any outdoor enthusiast. The 141-metre waterfall on the Murtle River within Wells Gray Provincial Park is the fourth highest in Canada, measured by total straight drop without a break, and was one of the reasons for the 1939 creation of the park. Credit for discovering Helmcken Falls goes to Robert Henry Lee (1859 to 1935), a land surveyor working for the B.C. government.

Wells Gray Provincial Park boasts the fourth highest waterfall, dubbed Helmcken Falls, in the country. Six other waterfalls can be found upstream.

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It is a fairly flat and gentle grade but the very tree-rooted path provides a good workout for the legs. About halfway up the trail, we discovered a stony beach with the most interesting volcanic rocks. We stopped for a snack before continuing on to the brink of Helmcken Falls. Most people see the falls from the viewpoint on the other side of the canyon. Seeing it from the Rim Trail is a much more exhilarating experience. With no fencing to keep people from the edge, it is definitely a hike on which to bring more cautious hikers. The trail follows right beside the edge of the canyon, providing a close look of the falls going over the edge and

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ith so many destinations to explore on the road this summer, save money and protect the environment from excessive fuel emissions by following some simple tips. “Following your vehicle manufacturer’s scheduled maintenance guide is paramount for maintaining fuel efficiency,” said Darryl Croft, automotive expert at OK Tire. “Items like your ignition and emissions systems can affect fuel economy.” Meanwhile, consistently slowing down and speeding up is a major contributor to unnecessary fuel consumption. Applying a light throttle and avoiding sudden braking will help conserve fuel and prevent excessive vehicle damage over time.

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hink planning a road trip where you ride your bike is the same as one where you ride your car? While preparation is key for both trips, that’s where the similarities end — extended motorcycle road trips mean a whole host of new things to consider. “You have to remind yourself this is a trip on two wheels and the rules are different,” said Glenn Cooper of Aviva Insurance. “One common item I see even experienced riders forget is to have something to drink and eat with them. “You may not need it, but if you do, proper hydration and food will help keep you alert and focused. Effective

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he (too) long winter is finally releasing its icy grip in Kamloops and the rest of the B.C. Interior, with warmer, drier days beckoning bikes in many garages. But what type of two-wheeler will you be taking for a spin? According to Northwest Motorcycling, cruiser motorcycles account for about 40 per cent of the bikes ridden in North America. Cruiser is the term that covers a variety of

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o summer adventure would be complete without a stroll down Victoria Street during the annual Hot Nite in the City, thus concluding this year’s Road to Adventure back home in the Tournament Capital. This year’s show and shine is shaping up to feature more hot rods, muscle cars, trucks and motorcycles than ever before. “There’s just a whole gamut of things to do with wheels,” said event co-ordinator Ron Popove. For anyone not familiar with the event, Hot Nite in the City kicks off on Friday, Aug. 11 at 5 p.m. with an actionpacked poker run. The run will finish at the Halston A&W restaurant, where participants will be treated to a show and shine of custom vehicles, food and prizes. Saturday, Aug. 12 — the main event — will be all about the vehicles, as hundreds of registered

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entrants will display their souped-up rides throughout the downtown core. Vintage, muscle cars, custom hot rods, sports cars, concepts, trucks, motorcycles and even remote-control cars will be on hand for viewing during the festivities. The Saturday show and shine runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with awards for the best vehicle in a number of categories given out from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the main stage on Victoria Street. The event will also feature street vendors, live music, a live DJ and MC and a number of fun activities for the whole family to participate in. Popove said it’s the some 60 to 70 volunteers who make it all possible. “It’s a whole walk of life who make it come together to make it work,” he said.

“Everybody’s just happy to see the show. “It’s been an ongoing thing, and everybody just makes it work.” Anyone wishing to register their vehicle for the event can go online to hotniteinthecity.com and print off their entry form, or pick one up at KMS Tools or Radio ‘NL. All completed entry forms can then be dropped off at Radio NL. Anyone with questions about Hot Nite in the City can call Popove at 250-377-3190. The event coincides with the Daybreak Rotary Ribfest, which sees ribbers come from as far as the United States to lather up some barbecue sauce from Aug. 11 to Aug. 13 in Riverside Park. For more on the meat of the festivities, go online to kamloopsribfest.com.

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