Download or read book John Henry's Guide to Backcountry Adventure in Cathedral Park written by John Henry and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2024-09-21 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're planning a visit to Cathedral Park in B.C., chances are you already know of its rich biodiversity, breathtaking alpine vistas, and clear, cold lakes. But whether you’re a seasoned outdoorsperson familiar with the area or a beginner camper looking to check a new park off your list, there is no better manual than John Henry’s Guide to Backcountry Adventure in Cathedral Park. Nestled between the damp coastal forests and the hot, dry Okanagan wine country, this gem of a park has long been host to countless species of plants, animals, and fungi—along with author John Henry himself, who worked as a park facility officer there for twelve years. Drawing on his extensive firsthand experience, Mr. Henry is an invaluable guide, walking readers through . . . • The park’s trails and possible routes for hikers • The rich natural history of the park and its many geologic formations • How to identify the various plants, animals, and mushrooms that call the park home • And much more . . . Mr. Henry’s own experiences in the park help bolster the useful advice and expansive information presented here about one of the greatest natural treasures of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. Concise, thorough, and organized, this carry-along guide is sure to prove indispensable to visitors to Cathedral Park, current or aspiring.