Pete is once again organizing this drive over some great Miata roads in the beautiful West Kootenays to Nakusp for a dip in the hot springs. You have the option of returning home the same day or spending the night in Nakusp and taking part in the Sunday activities; a visit to the Hills Garlic Festival near New Denver and possibly a side trip to the ghost town of Sandon.

Saturday, September 11:
• 8:30 - Breakfast at The Jammery (8038 Highway 97N, the yellow building between Duck Lake and Winfield). If you don't want to come for breakfast, please meet the rest of the group in the parking lot at 9:30.
• 9:30 - Leave The Jammery parking lot.
• 10:00 - Meet Vernon area people at the Okanagan College meeting spot; the parking area on the north side of College Way near the near Highway 97 intersection.
• We'll make our first pit stop at the BC Hydro rest area just before Cherryville.
• The next stop will be at the Needles ferry. There is usually a short wait for the ferry, so this is a good opportunity for a bite to eat if you bring your own lunch. There is a picnic area and washroom at either end of the ferry.
• Continue zooming through to Nakusp and up to the Nakusp Hot Springs for a dip.
• Option 1 - Make it a day trip and return home the same day.
• Option 2 - Plan to stay in Nakusp overnight (see accommodation info below).
• Dinner Time - We will be making a group reservation for anyone wishing to join us for dinner. Time and location we'll passed on to the group Saturday morning prior to departure.

Sunday September 12:
• 9:30 - Leave Nakusp and drive to New Denver and take in the Hills Garlic Festival on the shore of Slocan Lake. It's all about all kinds of garlic, garlic in foods (even ice cream), plus craft stalls and some musical entertainment.
• Option 1 - After the Garlic Festival there is an optional run up to Sandon for any history buffs. Around the turn of the century Sandon was a thriving mining town of about 5000, but due to fires, flood and neglect there is little remaining today. There are a few original buildings however, the original (and still working!) water turbine powerhouse, and a museum. Sandon's website is a great source of history and information.
• Option 2 - From New Denver, return home the way we came via Nakusp and Vernon (290kms to Kelowna).
• Option 3 - From New Denver, make it a loop and return home via Silverton, Castlegar and Rock Creek (400 kms to Kelowna).

Accommodations in Nakusp:
Attendees are responsible for booking their own accommodations in Nakusp and should do so ASAP. The club has set aside 6 rooms at the Selkirk Inn in downtown Nakusp at a rate of $72 for a single and $84 for a double. The price has gone up slightly but now includes a continental breakfast. Please call Selkirk Inn's reservation line at: 1-800-661-8007 and tell them you are booking into the rooms reserved for the Okanagan Valley Miata Club. If the 6 rooms fill up there will likely still be rooms available, so please call.
You are also free to stay wherever you like of course. Below are links to two other hotels in Nakusp and the cabins at the hot springs, or click here for the Nakusp Visitor's Guide with a listing of accommodations on page 10.
Lelend Hotel - A heritage hotel (1892, the oldest in B.C.!) overlooking Upper Arrow Lake in downtown Nakusp. Beautiful lake views from the restaurant and patio. Separate bar too.
Kuskanax Lodge - Hotel with restaurant in downtown Nakusp.
Nakusp Hot Springs Cedar Chalets - On the mountain next door to the hot springs. Minimum two night stay on weekends.

If you plan to attend, please e-mail Pete at wphahn@shaw.ca with the following information:
1) If you plan to come for breakfast Saturday morning.
2) Whether you have booked to stay the night in Nakusp or will be making it a day trip.
3) If you would like to join the group for dinner Saturday evening.
Contact Pete if you have any questions.