Introducing Prince George
Trees – dead ones – are what Prince George is all about. A lumber town since 1807, it is a vital BC crossroads and you’re unlikely to visit the north without passing through at least once. To this end it has scores of motels and services. The downtown, no beauty-contest winner, is compact and has some good eateries. Still, you’ll do well to nab your 40 winks, enjoy some chow and hit the road.
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Note that the region is filled with trees that have died before the loggers even got near. These bright red specimens line the hills and are victims of mountain pine beetles, whose explosive population growth is linked to comparatively milder winters due to global warming.
Last updated: Sep 24, 2008
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RE: RVing from Vancouver to Whitehorse
by living 26 July 2011
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Re: More time on Vancouver Island or Rockies
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More time on Vancouver Island or Rockies
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