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Road Trip to Harrison Hot Springs

 As a self-confessed #cruiseaddict and an aspiring world traveller, I will be the first to admit when start planning a trip I am usually looking to flee the country. Ok, maybe flee is a tad dramatic but definitely fly away. Preferably to a place where I can then sail away. Sometimes I forget how much I love a good road trip. How easy it is to just pack up for the weekend and go. How quick it can be to plan. Don’t get me wrong, I live for researching and planning all things travel. Usually, I am planning at least 3 ahead. There is something about the simplicity of road-tripping that appeals to me.
We decided to go to Harrison Hot Springs for my brother-in-laws birthday in June. It was a no brainer to plan. We booked our favourite resort on the lake. The only resort to stay at in Harrison, if you ask me. All that was left was to pack and go. It is about a 3.5 hour drive from where we live.
Our first stop on the road was at Doug’s Homestead. Apparently, this is the place for meat lovers. Anytime we are coast bound or coming home, it is a must stop. I hear the pepperoni and beef jerky are to die for. That is what our men say and I will just have to take their word on it. If you can guess exactly how much your pepperoni will cost you get it free. Plus, you get to write your name on the Wall of Fame. Scott came super close but he’ll have to try again next time for the win.
Manning Park is one of my favourite places along the drive back. We didn’t actually stop here this time other than to take this picture of the east gate. I was going to link to a previous post about the place but it seems it has disappeared so I may have to blog about it later for you.
Our arrival in Harrison Hot Springs was met with the same good weather we enjoyed on the drive down. Which is awesome. BC weather seems to be a bit more bi-polar this year than usual. The resort we are staying at is actually the one in the distance with the green roof. I just loved this shot of the street.

We had dinner reservations that night at our favourite spot in town, Black Forest Restaurant. It was fabulous, as always.

We spent the rest of the weekend relaxing and enjoying the resort. They have 3 outdoor pools and two indoor ones. All at varying temperatures all ranging from cool to hot, hot, hot. All sourced from the local hot spring. We lounged in the sun, went for walks and spent as much time in the pools as we could. There may have been a little day drinking involved too. I mean, what better place could there be to use a wine to-go cup? Not many, I suspect.

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That massive hoard of pictures pretty much sums up our amazing weekend away. This place is truly one of my favourite local spots. We have been going there all my life. It is a true gem. It is incredible what you can find in your own backyard.

I am even going to pretend I don’t remember that almost every single one of us came back with a nasty 3 day stomach flu. The only thing I want to say about that is that that I am thankful we didn’t get sick till after the drive back.

Do you have a favourite local getaway spot?