Brooks beaches

Past Vargas, past Nootka, even past Rugged Point there's the unique Brooks Peninsula. Only part of Vancouver Island not covered by glaciers in the last ice age, so somewhat unique.

Our beach of choice on the north side was Drift Whale Beach.  Hot dog feast from the grill, then back in the saddle to Cape Cook and Solander Island.  One of those three days a year when it wasn't blowing 40 knots. Checked out Jacobsen beach on the south side but after three dummy runs and checking the sand decided it was too sloped and too soft.  Stopped at Rugged Point to lick our wounds.  Skunked on the glass ball treasure hunt.

Drift Whale Beach - looking SW towards Cape Cook

Lots of wolf tracks.  Didn't see any cougar or bear.

Civilized.  Chairs with backs, propane grill, table, toasted buns.

No wind, low tide, hard sand,  t-shirt warm.  As good as it gets.

Rugged Point

Grand Forks Fly-in

W: FW: URGENT RELEASE - GRAND FORKS (CZGF) FLY-IN AUGUST 23 CANCELLED DUE TO REGIONAL WILD FIRES

This just came in from Copa. Those of you who were interested in flying to Grand Forks are out of luck. Our thoughts should be  with the folks losing their homes in the fires.

James.