Stump Lake and thistle

A few views of Stump Lake which is last of the lakes on the east side of the highway.
In order Shumway,Trapp, Ritchie,Napier and Stump.
The pretty purple flowers are Canada Thistle unfortunately an invasive species in BC.

Circle route from Kamloops thru Douglas Lake Ranch.

Started out this morning on Highway 5A.  Drove past Knutsford and past several beautiful lakes.  The first was Shumway Lake and it's long and quite narrow so is great for rowing .

Kamloops pow wow grounds

Drove by on our way home today.  Took these pictures out the window.  Not bad for a first attempt.  Also a view of Sun Rivers ....golf course and homes. All on the Kamloops Indian Reserve.

The residential school. 

This morning at Macdonald Park

Another great morning.....managed to get a few pictures before the rains came down.  Used to be an outdoor pool here but now there's a new waterpark.

The Rivers Trail. .....Schubert Drive

Stopped this morning on my way home  from work.  Lovely cool air by the North Thompson River.  Also part of the Overlanders Trail. This area is enjoyed by outdoor enthusiasts during all seasons.

Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music

Went to a barbecue tonight,and listened to the classes from this years summer music school.  Band, choir, drumming and musical theatre.   It was lovely outdoor entertainment on a warm summer eve.

Sun Peaks Resort

Lovely evening and night with friends at Sun Peaks Resort. ..a forty minute drive from Kamloops.

Alpine flowers in bloom...

The alpine  Meadows and Indian paintbrush. ...

The Bull at Riverside Park

The area around Kamloops is known for its large cattle ranches.   The cattlemen's association  donated the bull statue.  It seems to be welcoming visitors to the park.

Riverside Park, Kamloops

Downtown Kamloops on the Thompson River. ....a beautiful park with trees and gorgeous views.   Saw about 20 young people standing around with their smart phones.  Probably it's a WiFi hotshot. Should have got a picture...at least they were out in nature.
Also the ice arena which has been named many things over the past few years but is presently the Sandman Centre.

Paul Lake Provincial Park

Only 15 minutes from Kamloops. My daughter and her family were camping there for the weekend.  Beautiful Lake,  trees and a hiking trail to Gibraltar Rock.

little yellow flowers blooming 

on top of the water. 

Mount Peter and Mount Paul, Kamloops

Well-known landmarks in Kamloops.  Home of the Bighorn sheep.

From Kamloops viewpoint

The city name means "meeting of the waters ".   Views are of the North Thompsons River, the South Thompson and where they meet.   As the Thompson it flows west to Lytton where it meets the mighty Fraser River.

First Nations heritage display and welcome at the airport.

Wonderful welcome and display of a dugout canoe and the method of fishing for salmon from the rivers of British Columbia's interior rivers.

Kamloops Airport /Fulton Field

Trip out to the airport this evening.   Wish I was going somewhere but have to work to support my travelling habit.
The airport is named after John "Moose" Fulton who was the Squadron Leader  of 419 Squadron during the 2nd world War. He was killed on return from a mission but was so respected that the Squadron was named after him.  419 Squadron is in Cold Lake Alberta but continues to have strong ties with the city of Kamloops where Moose grew up. The CF 5 is on display outside is a gift from the Squadron.