Tuesday, September 6

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Oh no, big change of plans.

Day 330 – We got notice this morning around 9:30 a.m. that they were closing our campground. We (and everyone else in this huge campground) have to be out by 11 a.m. tomorrow morning. We thought about it and this is the biggest campground around and it’s almost full. 850 campsites will be emptying – where do they all go? We decided to pack up and leave as quickly as possible, more chances of finding another place to stay in the interim between today and September 11 when we have reservations at a campsite in Banff National Park.

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Saturday, September 3

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WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES.

Day 327 – It was 53 degrees today and hazy outside with smoke. As the day wore on, we could not see the mountains at all due to the smoke and it smelled like burning wood outside. We have an air quality warning. The high today was 92 degrees which is a nightmare for the people fighting the fire. The wind has not shifted our way, thank goodness. The sun has been shining all day but it hasn’t been able to shine thru the smoke. The picture below is from first thing this morning. Although hazy with smoke, you could still see the mountains from our campsite. By noon, you could not.

Smoke from the Chetamon fire at sunrise, Whistlers Campground Jasper National Park, Jasper, AB
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Friday, September 2

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JASPER.

Day 326 – We got up early this morning in order to be waiting out front of the registration office at the campground for a tour bus. There are more tours of various kinds offered in the Banff, Jasper, and Lake Louise areas than you can imagine. There are many huge buses on the roads filled with tourists. There are even more smaller van/buses driving around filled with tourists. That, and the sheer number of people here for the holiday weekend, make it difficult to go anywhere – or at least it will be that way for a few days.

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Thursday, September 1

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TRAVEL DAY

From: Beaverview RV Park & Campground, McBride, BC.

To: Whistlers Campground, Jasper National Park, Jasper, Alberta (AB).

Day 325 – It was 59 degrees at 7:05 a.m. this morning. More campers had come in during the night and the campground was getting busier. We’re leaving – we timed that one right. The Canadians celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday in September, also. We’ve got a 3-day weekend coming up.

102 mles (1:50) 57604-57706
Cumulative Travels from 10/11/2021 to 09/01/2022, 8926 miles, 48780-57706
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Wednesday, August 31

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SCENES FROM EASTERN BRITISH COLUMBIA.

Day 324 – When we woke up this morning it was partly cloudy, but because of the current “heat dome” it’s very hazy in the distance. The mountains around here are so beautiful, haze is not a good thing. Next to us we had an older lady & gentleman in a Class C RV; they only stayed last night. We didn’t see much of them, but we did see a lot of their cat. A gorgeous long-haired cat, obviously being spoiled by its parents was leading the woman around outdoors – the cat was on a leash and it knew it was in charge. Exploring the campground, trying to go into the woods, walking around the RVs and checking them out, this cat was funny – prancing and happy as a clam. When the woman sat outside smoking her cigarette, the kitty was on its leash greeting everyone that went by. Just adorable.

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Tuesday, August 30

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TRAVEL DAY

From: Purden Lake Provincial Park, Prince George, BC.

To: Beaverview RV Park & Campground, McBride, BC.

Day 323 – Oh, what a beautiful day it was today! When we got up, it was 59 degrees and sunny. No more rain. It is supposed to be warmer today, though. It’s a travel day. We are headed to McBride, BC, traveling all the way on Highway 16/Yellowhead Highway. We will be in eastern British Columbia, approaching the Province of Alberta.

109 miles, (2:10) 57495-57604
Cumulative Travels from 10/11/2021 to 08/30/2022, 8824 miles, 48780-57604
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Monday, August 29

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HEAVY RAIN.

Day 322 – It rained hard all night and this morning. Getting muddier around here. The playground remains empty; it’s been quiet. We went into Prince George this morning and took care of lots of errands and stocking up. On September 1st when we enter Alberta and the National Parks, we aren’t sure about the availability of supplies. We’ll be staying in three different National Park campgrounds for ten nights each. Limited hook-ups; just getting prepared.

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Sunday, August 28

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COLD AND RAINY.

Day 321 – It rained all last night and today. Many of the campers left and only a few came into the campground to take their place. The playground was quiet. We doubt if the Lake had much activity either. We made a big batch of Garlic Bread to freeze and pull out pieces when we need them; the RV smelled so good from the baking bread. The girls have their heated pads plugged in again, since the weather has cooled off. They are very happy. We did a lot of reading and relaxing. Tomorrow we have to drive to Prince George and take advantage of a city large enough to have all kinds of stores. Do some stocking up, and Rob will be picking up a new fuel pump and a few other parts for the generator. It briefly reached 60 degrees today, mostly in the 50’s and cold with the rain. The blog posts are piling up again.