One BC Parks community liaison officer is travelling from Prince George to Houston, Smithers, Hazelton and more, dropping shiny new packs and equipment for a day on the trails. And all you need to get your hands on one is a library card. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda is The Tyee's northern B.C. reporter. Published Tuesday, June 20, 2023. 

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/06/20/Hiking-Check-Backpack-Out-Library/

One BC Parks community liaison officer is travelling from Prince George to Houston, Smithers, Hazelton and more, dropping shiny new packs and equipment for a day on the trails. And all you need to get your hands on one is a library card. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda is The Tyee's northern B.C. reporter. Published Tuesday, June 20, 2023. https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/06/20/Hiking-Check-Backpack-Out-Library/

Going Hiking Check a Backpack Out from the Library

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