Each year, lots of people in the Cariboo burn their grass. We'd actually love to be able to burn the pasture in front of the house, because it would rejuvenate the field. It would burn up all that trampled down grass and it would clean the field. It would also burn all those willows out there; that would be great. However, we are never willing to take the chance that a big fire might break … [Read more...]
Books about the Cariboo
Since we moved to the 'Boo in 2006, I have loved reading about the history of the region. I am always amazed at the determination of pioneers in this area. Their stories are quite incredible, full of perseverance and hardship. With trying to survive harsh winters of down to -60 C at the same time as homesteading, day in and day out, these people have become some of my heroes. This … [Read more...]
Wild Flowers of the Cariboo
It is so pretty here in late July. All the wildflowers are in bloom and the road to town is ablaze with wild lupines and Indian paintbrush. This Spring, we had so much rain I am sure it helped the wildflowers because I don't remember them being as vivid as they are this year. The brilliant red orange of Indian Paintbrush looks wonderful against the white petals of the Oxeye Daisy. (The … [Read more...]
Sand Hill Cranes
I have tried so many times over the last six years to get some good photos of the Sandhill Cranes that come to the Valley each Spring. It is so hard to get some good shots. The other day, I tried again. These are the best photos I have taken so far. (No, I don't use Photoshop...it is what it is) It figures that later that same day I saw them on the … [Read more...]
Fishing & Camping
We headed out for a few days of fantastic camping and fishing at one of the many lakes here in the Cariboo. They say you can fish at a different lake every single day of the year here in the Cariboo. I'm not an ice fishing fan, but there are a lot of them up here. I'd rather be nice and warm inside my house sitting by the woodstove. We spent 3 nights at a Forest Srvice Campground not too far … [Read more...]