Explore the journey — one trail, museum, meal, and memory at a time.
Chetwynd, BC
A long drive through northern British Columbia turned into an unexpectedly interesting day of frozen lakes, roadside conversations, drifting logs, small-town cafés, and hours exploring the massive chainsaw carvings of Chetwynd. What started as a simple drive north toward Dawson Creek and Mile 0 of the Alaska Highway became one of those travel days where the unplanned stops became the story.
Prince George
I spent the day exploring Prince George, British Columbia, from the disappointing lighting and strange mix of exhibits at The Exploration Place Museum to hours wandering Cottonwood Island Nature Park along the Fraser River. The day became less about destinations and more about conversations, wildlife photography, wood carvings hidden in the trees, and the people I met along the trails.
Quesnel, BC
After a long drive north through British Columbia, I arrived in Quesnel expecting a quiet river town and instead found something far more complicated. River trails, old industrial bridges, homeless camps, a Sikh temple rebuilt by the community, silent downtown streets, and strange moments that made me stop and think about where small towns may be headed in a rapidly changing world.