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Woss Lake Campground unincorperated

Posted on Tuesday, 2022-Apr-12th by ralph

I was on my way south to a new destination. Where? I can’t tell you that, it’s a secret. Even I don’t know the exact location yet, but I do know what State I’m going to. That’s all the clues … Continue reading →

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Georgie Lake at last

Posted on Friday, 2022-Apr-8th by ralph

When I was starting to plan my journey to the north end of Vancouver Island, I had seen that Georgie Lake rec site was the farthest north site on Vancouver Island that was still fairly close to civilization and paved … Continue reading →

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Bere Point: oceanside camping at its finest

Posted on Tuesday, 2022-Mar-29th by ralph

My long stay around Kidney Lake was done. I was going to take a ferry to Malcom Island, and head for Bere Point Campground – one the locals had told me it was really nice. I could see that the … Continue reading →

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The scenes of Cluxewe

Posted on Friday, 2022-Jan-14th by ralph

Cluxewe Resort was my home for two weeks as I hunkered down in some of the most brutal winter weather that Vancouver Island had seen in recent times. While it was snowy and cold, there were times the sun came … Continue reading →

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A Last refuge beyond which all hope is lost

Posted on Tuesday, 2022-Jan-11th by ralph

The cold and snow at Cluxewe Resort arrived with a vengeance. I was inside my RV, heater under my feet, looking out through a crack in the blinds, trying to keep all the heat I could near me.  The world … Continue reading →

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Hunkering down for the winter I was trying to avoid

Posted on Friday, 2022-Jan-7th by ralph

My first boondocking spot had been a great success. The snow had even mostly melted, leaving me hoping I could avoid further winter woes, but it was not to be. My shaky internet signal downloaded a forecast of snow and … Continue reading →

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Port McNeill straddling logging and tourism

Posted on Friday, 2021-Dec-31st by ralph

It turns out I left Naka Creek just in time as the mostly rain forecast turned into mostly snow, which turned into mostly ice. Good thing I booked a week at Broughton Campsite, the roads were crap everywhere off the … Continue reading →

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Snowed in at Naka Creek

Posted on Tuesday, 2021-Dec-28th by ralph

Part of why I’m doing this traveling bit is to avoid winter. I hate snow. But Vancouver Island will get snow sometimes, I’d just hoped it would hold off a while. But it was not to be, the snow fell … Continue reading →

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Junction Pool: Creepy or just dark?

Posted on Friday, 2021-Dec-24th by ralph

My next destination was Junction Pool – a confluence of the Adam and Eve River that ended up feeling more satanic than biblical to me. At least, it felt creepy out there. Was it just the dark trees or was … Continue reading →

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Sayward looking for tourists

Posted on Tuesday, 2021-Dec-21st by ralph

I picked Sayward for my next glamping spot (full hookups) because it was in a good location for driving to several possible destinations beyond, and it was cheap. I wasn’t really expecting much in terms of sights to see or … Continue reading →

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