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33-601: For the Nuxalk people, salmon from South Tweedsmuir's waterways have had significant cultural and economic importance. Salmon served, and continues to serve, as a reliable, important food source. In 2005-2015, sockeye salmon spawners in South Tweedsmuir's Atnarko River diminished in numbers from 30,000 to 2,500. In a recovery plan, made by the Nuxalk Nation, three key recovery strategies were suggested: improve general knowledge of

66-421: A high probability, making it efficient to concentrate on the areas of high probability when they are found, and for the skipping areas of very low probability. Once an anomaly has been identified and interpreted to be a prospect, more detailed exploration of the potential reserve can be done by soil sampling, drilling, seismic surveys, and similar methods to assess the most appropriate method and type of mining and

99-467: A historic footpath used by local First Nations for trade and travel between the coast and the interior . This trail would later be used by British explorer Alexander Mackenzie to become the first European to transit the continent by land and see the Pacific Ocean . A portion of the trail transits the park via Heckman Pass and Burnt Bridge Creek. With such a vast area the climate varies throughout

132-404: A world map that depicted all of Earth's continents. Underwater exploration is the exploration of any underwater environment , either by direct observation by the explorer, or by remote observation and measurement under the direction of the investigators. Systematic, targeted exploration, with simultaneous survey, and recording of data, followed by data processing, interpretation and publication,

165-788: Is the exploration of manmade structures, usually abandoned ruins or hidden components of the manmade environment. Photography and historical interest/documentation are heavily featured in the hobby, sometimes involving trespassing onto private property. The activity presents various risks, including physical danger and, if done illegally and/or without permission, the possibility of arrest and punishment. Some activities associated with urban exploration violate local or regional laws and certain broadly interpreted anti-terrorism laws , or can be considered trespassing or invasion of privacy. Traditionally, mineral exploration relied on direct observation of mineralisation in rock outcrops or in sediments. More recently, however, mineral exploration also includes

198-423: Is the most effective method to increase understanding of the ocean and other underwater regions, so they can be effectively managed, conserved, regulated, and their resources discovered, accessed, and used. Less than 10% of the ocean has been mapped in any detail, even less has been visually observed , and the total diversity of life and distribution of populations is similarly incompletely known. Space exploration

231-639: Is the most prominent threat the area is facing. Drought conditions in the fall of 2022 significantly reduced that year's salmon population, affecting many other species depending on its survival. Floods have also been forecast, threatening drought-stricken ecosystems in BC. The park also frequently suffers mountain pine beetle infestations due to milder temperatures in winter. Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park hosts opportunities for angling , hiking , horseback riding , camping (both front-country and backcountry), and canoeing. There are two vehicle-accessible campgrounds in

264-411: Is the process of exploring, an activity which has some expectation of discovery . Organised exploration is largely a human activity, but exploratory activity is common to most organisms capable of directed locomotion and the ability to learn, and has been described in, amongst others, social insects foraging behaviour, where feedback from returning individuals affects the activity of other members of

297-487: Is the use of astronomy and space technology to explore outer space . While the exploration of space is currently carried out mainly by astronomers with telescopes , its physical exploration is conducted both by uncrewed robotic space probes and human spaceflight . Space exploration, like its classical form astronomy , is one of the main sources for space science . While the observation of objects in space, known as astronomy, predates reliable recorded history , it

330-544: The Ice Age land bridge from Siberia to Alaska, and moved southwards to settle in the Americas. For the most part, these cultures were ignorant of each other's existence. The second period of exploration, occurring over the last 10,000 years, saw increased cross-cultural exchange through trade and exploration, and marked a new era of cultural intermingling, and more recently, convergence. Early writings about exploration date back to

363-641: The Nuxalk Nation . The southern portion of the park can be accessed through highway 20, by ferry, by float plane or by hiking in the backcountry. In the 2017-18 season, approximately 36,893 people visited the park. Of that, 35,763 only stayed for day use, and 1,130 visited for camping. Atnarko River Atnarko River is a river in the Canadian province of British Columbia . The Atnarko River flows originates at Charlotte Lake . It flows generally west for approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi), joining

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396-652: The Park Act . The park covered an area of 981,000 hectares at creation, making it by far the largest provincial park in British Columbia at the time. It included most of the present day parks of Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park, Tweedsmuir North Provincial Park and Protected Area , and Entiako Provincial Park . In 1956, the park boundaries were revised so that the region around the Entiako River could be opened for resource extraction. The region would again be protected under

429-492: The 4th millennium B.C. in ancient Egypt . One of the earliest and most impactful thinkers on exploration was Ptolemy in the 2nd century AD. Between the 5th century and 15th century AD, most exploration was done by Chinese and Arab explorers. This was followed by the Age of Discovery after European scholars rediscovered the works of early Latin and Greek geographers. While the Age of Discovery

462-486: The Edwards Family for the swans of lonesome lake during harsh winters in the 1920s. There are no species endemic to Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park. However, at least two species endemic to Canada can be found in the park. Due to the sensitivity of that information, the species cannot be disclosed publicly. Human recreation and other disturbances are threats to Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park. However, climate change

495-574: The Telchako River to form the Bella Coola River . For much of its length the river flows through Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park . 52°22′N 126°6′W  /  52.367°N 126.100°W  / 52.367; -126.100 This article related to a river in British Columbia , Canada is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Explorer Exploration

528-576: The campgrounds. Wildlife viewing , specifically of grizzly bears and black bears is a focus of the park in the autumn along the Atnarko River . This occurs in September when the salmon are spawning and can be found at the Belarko Wildlife viewing platform. The main corridor through the park, along the highway, is interpreted by a series of signs developed as a partnership between BC Parks and

561-517: The group. Geographical exploration, sometimes considered the default meaning for the more general term exploration, is the practice of discovering lands and regions of the planet Earth remote or relatively inaccessible from the origin of the explorer. The surface of the Earth not covered by water has been relatively comprehensively explored, as access is generally relatively straightforward, but underwater and subterranean areas are far less known, and even at

594-408: The higher forties during high summer. Tweedsmuir is a large provincial park that includes many different biogeoclimatic zones that include different types of trees. Due to its size, the park offers a vast variety of diverse habitats. It is made up of mountains, rivers, waterfalls, lakes, plateaus and dense forests. The Eutsuk lake is notable as it divides the park into the north Tweedsmuir park and

627-564: The more famous Lewis and Clark Expedition . In August 1937, Governor General of Canada John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir travelled extensively by float aircraft and horseback in the area of the park. He and his party were greatly impressed by the magnificence of its pristine wilderness, so much so that he encouraged the provincial government to preserve it. On May 21, 1938, the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia established Tweedsmuir Provincial Park by order-in-council under

660-635: The newly established Entiako Provincial Park in 1999 and Entiako Protected Area in 2001. Due to the difficulty of operating Tweedsmuir Provincial Park as a single park unit, it was broken up into two operating units: Tweedsmuir North Provincial Park and Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park. Tweedsmuir Park is located east of the Kitimat Ranges in the western interior of British Columbia. The park covers almost one million hectares and spans four regional districts : Bulkley-Nechako , Cariboo , Central Coast , and Mount Waddington . The southern portion of

693-548: The park is along Highway 20 , approximately 400 kilometres west of Williams Lake . Access is also possible along the Discovery Coast Passage ferry and Inside Passage from Port Hardy on Vancouver Island on BC Ferries or by float plane from Nimpo Lake , Anahim Lake or Bella Coola. Tweedsmuir Park protects the entirety of the Rainbow Range , a collection of volcanic peaks where heavy mineralization has given

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726-469: The park. However in the lower regions closer to the Bella Coola Valley the temperature is warmer with a higher annual level of rainfall. Around one fifth of their annual precipitation falls as snow. Further west as the altitude climbs the weather is generally more severe and the temperature changes throughout the summer and winter are drastic. On average ranging between the minus thirties mid winter, to

759-559: The park. There are also four designated picnic areas within the park. There is limited vehicle-accessible winter camping as well. The Tweedsmuir Ski Club maintains a small ski hill within the boundaries of the park with a single handle tow and cross-country ski trails. Snowmobiling is permitted within the Rainbow Range designated snowmobiling area. Swimming is not recommended in the Bella Coola and Atnarko Rivers which are located at

792-740: The sides of some mountains. The Rainbow Mountain Range is home to mountain goats , and there are many grizzlies and black-tailed deer that live in the valley. There are also moose and black bears present in Tweedsmuir park, although there is not much information about their population sizes. Other species that have been documented are: Red squirrels , beavers , muskrats , martens , weasels , mink , otters , lynx , wolverines , wolves , coyotes , and red foxes . There are also diverse small mammals including mice , shrews , chipmunks , voles , and lemmings . Different fish are present at various times in

825-485: The sockeye’s ecology, conduct a quality analysis of the river water, and synthesis of data from previous conservation measures. It is uncertain if these strategies are currently being implemented by the government. In 1793, British explorer Alexander Mackenzie travelled through the area of the park on his journey to the Pacific Ocean . He became the first European man to see the Pacific coast of North America, 12 years before

858-458: The soil an array of colours. The park also protects Hunlen Falls , a 260 metre tall waterfall with one of highest unbroken drops in Canada. The park was also home to Lonesome Lake, famed for homesteader and conservationist Ralph Edwards , who worked to preserve migration habitat there for the trumpeter swan . The Alexander MacKenzie Heritage Trail is a heritage trail that follows the routing of

891-474: The south Tweedsmuir park. The mountains on the western edge of the park, are eroded by glaciers, and the rainbow range is made up of a series of eroded lava domes that create a multicoloured hue to the viewer, as well as providing steep canyons as crucial habitat for some of the wildlife. Along the coast is a Hemlock Forest. At lower elevations, there is a forest that includes lodgepole pine, trembling aspen, and Douglas-fir. Engleman spruce and subalpine fir grow on

924-470: The surface, much is still to be discovered in detail in the more remote and inaccessible wilderness areas. Two major eras of geographical exploration occurred in human history: The first, covering most of Human history, saw people moving out of Africa , settling in new lands, and developing distinct cultures in relative isolation. Early explorers settled in Europe and Asia; about 14,000 years ago, some crossed

957-409: The use of geologic , geophysical , and geochemical tools to search for anomalies, which can narrow the search area. The area to be prospected should be covered sufficiently to minimize the risk of missing something important, but it can take into account previous experience that certain geological evidence correlates with a very low probability of finding the desired minerals. Other evidence indicates

990-494: The year.  Observed fish populations are steelhead trout , chinook salmon , coho , cutthroat trout and dolly varden . Fishing is a popular activity in south Tweedsmuir park. These fish are a food source for the bears that inhabit the park. Historically, Tweedsmuir Park was inhabited by the SARA-listed woodland caribou . As of October 2021, the estimated population of caribou (Rangifer tarandus) around South Tweedsmuir Park

1023-475: Was 160 individuals. The "Provincial Caribou Recovery Program" aims to reestablish populations in British-Columbia. Recent sightings around Tweedsmuir confirm their presence in the area. Due to overhunting, the trumpeter swan was near extinction in the early 20th century. The implementation of conservation efforts across North America led to the species recovery. One such example was the caretaking efforts of

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1056-538: Was partly driven by land routes outside of Europe becoming unsafe, and a desire for conquest, the 17th century also saw exploration driven by nobler motives, including scientific discovery and the expansion of knowledge about the world. This broader knowledge of the world's geography meant that people were able to make world maps , depicting all land known. The first modern atlas was the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum , published by Abraham Ortelius , which included

1089-428: Was the development of large and relatively efficient rockets during the mid-twentieth century that allowed physical extraterrestrial exploration to become a reality. Common rationales for exploring space include advancing scientific research, national prestige, uniting different nations, ensuring the future survival of humanity, and developing military and strategic advantages against other countries. Urban exploration

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