Lil' Home from Maine * ↟

  Sea to Sky      Once we successfully crossed the border, less our contraband, we headed through Vancouver and along the Sea to Sky Highway into Squamish . British Columbia was immediately stunning as we drove toward the mountains and beside the ocean. Howe Sound cuts inland from the Pacific Ocean just north of Vancouver. From there, a series of channels, islands, and fjords extend north. Squamish Harbor, a glacially carved fjord, is the northern terminus of Howe Sound. Towering over the water sits the Stawamus Chief (often referred to, simply, as the Chief). Beyond the Chief are mountain ranges in every direction, climbing inland through and erupting from the coastline throughout British Columbia.     We stayed two nights at Mamquam River Campground , a small non-profit and volunteer run campground in close proximity to both downtown amenities and beautiful biking and hiking spots. The campground had mixed reviews online from folks who perhaps don't und...