Nature abounds at northern BC parks

We enjoyed an excellent and informative presentation at our July 30 meeting from Nechako Rotarian Loraina Stephen and her husband Don whose contracting company, Quartz Contracting, operate nine northern BC provincial parks in the Omineca region around Prince George. They, and their four kids, began the operation in 1985, when the BC Parks system was changed. Since then, it's been a family affair. Their parks include Purden Lake east of Prince George; Crooked River, Whiskers Point, Tudyah and Carp Lake north of Prince George and Sowchea and Beaumont west of the city. Park visitors are attracted to camping, hiking, and fishing opportunities, as well as the bounty of flora and fauna. Over the years, their son Ian has become quite the photographer, capturing fabulous images of the all the parks. They are also using social media to inform visitors and campers of how many sites are still open every weekend as well as events happening at all the parks.

They were thanked by Rotarian Garry Howse and President Brian.