Porcupine Meadows Provincial Park
| Porcupine Meadows Provincial Park | |
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Kamloops |
| Coordinates | 50°59′01″N 120°32′10″W / 50.98361°N 120.53611°W |
| Area | 27.04 km2 (10.44 sq mi) |
| Established | April 30, 1996 |
| Governing body | BC Parks |
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Porcupine Meadows Provincial Park is a 2,704 hectare[1] provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located north of Tranquille Lake to the northwest of Kamloops. Its name is a direct translation of the Shuswap word for this area, "pisitsoolsia", named so for the numerous porcupine in the area.[2]
Region
[edit]The park is on the southern end of the Bonaparte Plateau. It contains extensive sub-alpine wetlands, meadows and old growth forests. It is the highest elevation between Kamloops and 100 Mile House on the west side of the North Thompson River.
History
[edit]The park was established on April 30, 1996. The area was previously a pack-trail connecting Pass Lake and Porcupine Ridge, though the area is now unsettled.[3]
Wildlife
[edit]Wildlife in the area includes many bird species including sandhill cranes, as well as moose and mule deer.[3]
Recreational access and facilities
[edit]Park access is from the southeast off of Watching Creek Forest Service Road. There is no motorized access through the park itself, other than snowmobile access in the winter.[4] Passing through the park is the Masters Sub-alpine Trek hiking trail, which is currently in a state of disrepair due to surrounding logging.[5] The park can also be accessed by snowshoe and via horseback on designated trails.
The park is considered a wilderness area with limited patrols. There are no formal facilities within the park. An old forestry lookout is present and can serve as an emergency lookout.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Porcupine Meadows Provincial Park – British Columbia Travel and Adventure Vacations". britishcolumbia.com. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
- ^ Balf, Mary (1978). Why That Name? Place names of Kamloops district. Kamloops, BC: Kamloops Museum. p. 37.
- ^ a b "Porcupine Meadows Park". BC Parks. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ "Trails". KAMLOOPS SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
- ^ "Porcupine Ridge - Kamloops Trails". Kamloops Trails. 2010-10-21. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
- ^ Environment, Ministry of. "Porcupine Meadows Provincial Park - BC Parks". www.env.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
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