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When Fred got home, he heard that there was talk of a super sternwheeler to be built in Nakusp. A visit to the shipyard revealed little. The weeks went past and although there were many signs that indicated a start was being made, it still remained a mystery. Becoming restless, the idea of putting on his hiking boots, filling a packsack and heading for the Nakusp Hot Springs appealed to Fred. After a nine mile (14.48 km) journey, a soak in the soothing water would take all his pain away.

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Nakusp Hot Springs
1910
Kuskanax Creek, Nakusp, BC