May 29

The ride into Dawson Creek was bright sunshine and grain towers. I had to laugh though, as soon as you crossed into BC again the highway narrowed a bit and started to have curve. Decided to detour into Tumbler Ridge, real nice road in full of valleys and green space. Unfortunately the town is a sad reality of the declining mining industry. Once back on track and down the 97 I saw some of the nicest roads and views I've seen yet. It's a beautiful highway and would recomend the trip if you ever get the chance. Lots of wild life, a mother black bear and her cub (didn't turn back to photo that one) and then a very large male which I felt safe enough taking a photo as the foreign tourist who stopped in front of me felt brave enough to cross the road (would eat him first giving me time to get away). Prince George hasn`t seemed to change much, a few more box stores but basically still a bit of a dust bowl. Headed south and camped just North of Quesnel.