Pitt River, BC, Canada

Being this close to nature never
fails to renew your inner self
and rearrange your life priorities.
Pitt River in British Columbia
is the largest tributary
of the Fraser River.
Pitt River drains
Pitt Lake, which is one
of the worlds largest
tidal lakes. You have to
plan your river cruise around the tides.
I found out that the Pitt was named
after a past prime minister of
the United Kingdom, William Pritt the Younger (1759-1806).
William was prime minister during the
French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars.
I hope he would be proud to know
that such a beautiful place in the
world bears his name.
The peace and serenity that the
Pitt River evokes in us is beyond
priceless.
On an early morning paddle,
with deer and bear scattered
along her shores,
birds and critters galore sharing in
her bounty and beauty,
the history of wars in a far off
land seems poignant.
I never fail to feel overawed
with Mother Nature when
I come here. I keep coming back,
she keeps letting me. I bring my
camera along, and she lets me
capture some of the most
incredible scenery. I keep thinking
it can't get any better than this,
and it does.

Lost Gold Mines, PItt Lake, BC, Canada

Pitt Lake, B.C., Canada is one of the largest tidal lakes in the world. (The largest is Lake Baikal in Russia, thanks for the correction Jack!) You can't see all of Pitt Lake from the walks that have been built along the water. For the rest of the lake scenery, you need to do a boat trip.

I like going back to places I used to spend a lot of time at. Like visiting old friends that you feel very comfortable around, going back can sometimes be a very healing experience.

There are rumors of lost gold mines here at Pitt Lake. Stories of a man named Slumach and his fist sized nuggets of the yellow metal are abundant here. Slumach was hanged in 1891, taking his secrets with him.

I'm not sure if there is lost gold or not here. I do know that this spot is priceless in its beauty and embrace. To me, that's worth more than money can buy. It's like coming home to an old friend.