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The Powell River Books Blog includes stories about our float cabin on Powell Lake in British Columbia and outdoor activities along the Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island and throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Recent Posts
Slimy Visitor
Right now there's lots of moss, sticks, leaves and other debris lying on the forest floor. That's called duff. I found this slimy visitor taking advantage of this buffet of blow down.I know he's a mollusk, but insect was the closest blog category I...
Running Wire
We are in the process of installing a brand new electrical generator at our float cabin on Powell Lake. So far we have several solar panels working alone and on two separate battery bank systems. We also have an AirX wind generator, but that only w...
Canadian Tire Eliminator Solar Solution
If you live in Canada, you know Canadian Tire. Even small towns like Powell River have their own store. It's where you go for everything from gardening supplies to small appliances, oh, and of course, tires.Lately, we've been using two Canadian Tire...
First Snow
We've had lots of wind and rain here in Coastal BC this week ("Sunshine Coast" RAIN and WIND Warning). Because Powell River is at sea level and the weather is moderated by our coastal location, we hardly ever get snow. But not too far inland and up ...
Wings Over Westview
On Sunday, I posted a video (Wicked Winter Weather) about the dedicated service provided by the ferry crew on the Island Princess. Getting to and from Powell River can be a challenge in November because it's a time for lots of rain and wind. Because...
Give a Christmas Gift that Features Powell River
A Christmas Shopping Suggestion from www.PowellRiverBooks.comA Great Christmas Presentfor the Outdoor EnthusiastUp the LakeCoastal BC StoriesHead up Powell Lake to experience life in an off the grid float cabin, take a boat to world famous Desolation...
