Yesterday we checked the BC Wildfire app and Drive B C. If you have the Drive B C app, and a computer, ignore the app and use the website. The website gives a lot more information. When we checked every route home, Highway 97 and Highway 1 were our best option. It showed a wash out at 76 Mile House but it was gone and we had no slow down. There wasn't a lot of traffic on the roads.
This was a very enjoyable trip! Staying in BC and having our own car made us feel safe. Getting a restaurant meal was a problem right up to Quesnel. So many restaurants closed. Restaurants that were open were so busy and we kept hearing "we can't get staff". Swimming pools in hotels are only available if you make a reservation. Travelling with COVID restrictions did change things from what we expected. We found everyone pleasant and mask wearing was never a problem in northern B C.
We travelled from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert about 35 years ago on the Queen of the North with my mom and aunt Audrey from the UK. It was a great trip. When I compare the two trips, I find some nice changes in road trips. Electronic maps that show you distance, road problems, restaurants and attractions all in one click of the app! We never had a dash cam, cruise control, or satellite radio. All those make for a more enjoyable trip.
When I returned home, I got this email from my nephew Brad. He does is a huge supporter of men's mental health:
This Saturday I will be on Global News with Jay Janower at 8:15 am ish talking about men's depression and the great work www.headsupguys.org is doing.
This Sunday, I will be joining Heads Up Guys supporter, Julian Dobko, as he and I will complete a 72-hole night golf marathon with glow balls! All funds raised will go directly to supporting Heads Up Guys, a UBC program helping men to fight depression and prevent self harm . Heads Up Guys has become a leading global resource that has been used by more than 2 million men from around the world.
My family will be donating $5,000 to the fundraiser and we are hoping you will make a contribution to help as well. We're big supporters of their work and the huge impacts they are making on men’s health.
Here's a quick promo video we made: Hole 72 Night Golf Marathon for HeadsUpGuys
And the link to learn more and make a donation: Donate to Support Hole 72 and HeadsUpGuys
Brad Newell
