On the 5th of November, we began the long drive out to Tahsis. The drive turned out to be beautiful, with nothing but blue skies the whole way. Arriving in Tahsis in the late afternoon, we captured some amazing photos of things we’d never really seen before. Things like the massive snow-capped peak that looms just beyond the end of the road, yet always manages to be hidden in the nearly-permanent clouds.
The next morning, we were up early to try our luck on the rivers. As it turned out, we were about a month late for the salmon run, though there were still a few fish left. Despite the lack of fish, we stilled managed to catch a few and saw lots of wildlife. Because of this, we decided to turn the would-be fishing trip into a National Geographic photography trip! Although the fishing wasn’t as good as we had hoped, the trip was still tons of fun and we would love to go back again.
We acknowledge with respect the Coast Salish Peoples on whose traditional lands and waterways we live, learn and play. We are grateful for the opportunity to share in this beautiful region, and we aspire to healthy and respectful relationships with those who have lived on and cared for these lands for millennia.
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