Guy Miner
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- Apr 6, 2006
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Yesterday my wife and I hopped into our trusty Ford Explorer, and headed up the road a few hours into British Columbia's wine country. First stop was a great little bakery along the Columbia River, in Pateros, Washington:
Crossed the border no problem. We must be old enough to look "respectable" anymore.
Laughed at a sign in British Columbia... :grin: No picnics on the picnic tables? Actually, those tables are for campers. Must keep the pesky picnic people away from authentic campers!
We'd picked a lovely day for the auto-tour. Beautiful blue skies and bright sunshine made spring seem just around the corner. Saw large herds of bighorn sheep, near the highway in both Washington and British Columbia, but I didn't tarry to take any photos. Next time perhaps.
Ate a good meal in Penticton, BC, at the "White Spot" and enjoyed a glass of a local red blend. My goodness, what a meal and a very nice glass of wine!
You didn't know Canada had "wine country" ? Well... They do, and on another, longer tour, we'll explore more of the numerous wineries in the area from the Washington border to Penticton, particularly around the towns of Oliver and Osoyoos .
http://www.winecapitalofcanada.com/
To make this somehow, if ever so remotely, fit the Nosler forum.... I did see a sign advertising the Kettle River Outfitters for moose & bear hunting!
http://kettleriverguides.com/
I have no idea if their services are good or not, but it's a cool website with lots of hunting opportunities. I've fished BC several times in the past, with excellent results!
It was a great day!
Guy
Crossed the border no problem. We must be old enough to look "respectable" anymore.
Laughed at a sign in British Columbia... :grin: No picnics on the picnic tables? Actually, those tables are for campers. Must keep the pesky picnic people away from authentic campers!
We'd picked a lovely day for the auto-tour. Beautiful blue skies and bright sunshine made spring seem just around the corner. Saw large herds of bighorn sheep, near the highway in both Washington and British Columbia, but I didn't tarry to take any photos. Next time perhaps.
Ate a good meal in Penticton, BC, at the "White Spot" and enjoyed a glass of a local red blend. My goodness, what a meal and a very nice glass of wine!
You didn't know Canada had "wine country" ? Well... They do, and on another, longer tour, we'll explore more of the numerous wineries in the area from the Washington border to Penticton, particularly around the towns of Oliver and Osoyoos .
http://www.winecapitalofcanada.com/
To make this somehow, if ever so remotely, fit the Nosler forum.... I did see a sign advertising the Kettle River Outfitters for moose & bear hunting!
http://kettleriverguides.com/
I have no idea if their services are good or not, but it's a cool website with lots of hunting opportunities. I've fished BC several times in the past, with excellent results!
It was a great day!
Guy