By Leslee Jaquette Here is some great news for cyclists! On Sept. 14th the first segment of the new national bike route system was dedicated during a celebration in Anacortes, Wash. Officials, local citizens and representatives of cycling organizations were on hand to acknowledge Washington’s U.S/ Bike Route10, that will span 416 miles across northern […]
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HOUSEBOATING IN THE NORTHWEST
BY LESLEE JAQUETTE While beaching our 65-foot houseboat down a secluded arm of British Columbia’s Shuswap Lake, we sight a grizzly bear swimming to shore. Paddling leisurely, Ursus horribilis ignores us completely. He clambers up the beach, shakes like a dog and lumbers into the forest. Houseboating on the Shuswap, as well as a number […]