B.C. campers adapt to difficult conditions as fires and climate burn

By Chen Zhou

The rampant wildfires in B.C. have not burned out people’s passion for camping, but trips into the great outdoors increasingly look different from those of years past. Camping is a quintessential summer pastime in the province, and provincial park campsites often book up months in advance, with residents competing for spots when the online reservation system opens (sometimes even crashing the system). Right now though, more than 200 wildfires are blazing across the province, and over 655,000 hectares have burned since April 1. The government has banned campfires, typically a key part of any trip, and evacuation warnings or orders have been issued for many areas. Read More