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'''Lava Forks Provincial Park''' is a [[provincial park]] in [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. It is the site of Canada's most recent volcanic eruption, which occurred in 1904 at [[Lava Fork]]. [http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/lava_forks/]
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'''Lava Forks Provincial Park''' is a [[provincial park]] in northern [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. It is the site of Canada's most recent volcanic eruption, which occurred around 1904 at [[Lava Fork]] (see [[The Volcano (British Columbia)|The Volcano]]).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Lava Forks Park |url=https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/lava_forks/ |access-date=2024-03-10 |website=bcparks.ca}}</ref><ref>{{BCGNIS|55003|Lava Forks Park}}</ref><!--the Global Volcanism Program website mentions the 1904 eruption is uncertain.-->


This park lies within the traditional territory of the [[Tahltan Nation]].<ref name=":1">British Columbia Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection Environmental Stewardship Division. 2003. ''Skeena Region Management Direction Statement for Lava Forks Provincial Park.'' Retrieved from BC Parks website: https://bcparks.ca/planning/mgmtplns/lava_forks/lava_forks.pdf?v=1608273827922</ref><ref>UBC Museum of Anthropology. 2003. ''Mehodihi WELL-KNOWN TRADITIONS OF TAHLTAN PEOPLE.'' Tahltan People Sourcebook. Retrieved from Tahltan Central Government website: https://moa.ubc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Sourcebooks-Mehodihi-TAHLTAN-PEOPLE.pdf</ref>
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== Recreation and tourism ==
The park is offers spectacular scenery, with especially unique volcanic landforms and features from the 1904 eruption of [[The Volcano (British Columbia)|The Volcano]].<ref name=":0" /> These features include lava-dammed lakes, ash dunes, pot holes containing crystal clear pools, and lava flows.<ref name=":1" />

Walk-In/Backcountry/Wilderness Camping is permitted.<ref name=":0" />

Fishing and angling is permitted provided the angler has the appropriate licenses.<ref name=":0" />

== Location and access ==
The park is only accessible by helicopter. Foot access is possible, but requires multiple days of hiking.<ref name=":1" /> There is no water or road access to the park.<ref name=":1" /> It is located about 120 km southwest from the Telegraph Creek community.<ref name=":0" />

The southern boundary of this park United States-Canada border, and is adjacent to the [[Tongass National Forest]] in Alaska.<ref name=":1" />

==See also==
*[[Border Lake Provincial Park]]
*[[Craig Headwaters Protected Area]]
*[[Volcanism of Western Canada]]

==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:45, 17 October 2024

Lava Forks Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Lava Forks Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Lava Forks Provincial Park
Location in British Columbia
LocationKitimat-Stikine, British Columbia, Canada
Nearest cityTelegraph Creek
Coordinates56°27′00″N 130°54′00″W / 56.45000°N 130.90000°W / 56.45000; -130.90000
Area7,463 ha (28.81 sq mi)
EstablishedJanuary 25, 2001
Governing bodyBC Parks
WebsiteLava Forks Provincial Park
Map

Lava Forks Provincial Park is a provincial park in northern British Columbia, Canada. It is the site of Canada's most recent volcanic eruption, which occurred around 1904 at Lava Fork (see The Volcano).[2][3]

This park lies within the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation.[4][5]

Recreation and tourism

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The park is offers spectacular scenery, with especially unique volcanic landforms and features from the 1904 eruption of The Volcano.[2] These features include lava-dammed lakes, ash dunes, pot holes containing crystal clear pools, and lava flows.[4]

Walk-In/Backcountry/Wilderness Camping is permitted.[2]

Fishing and angling is permitted provided the angler has the appropriate licenses.[2]

Location and access

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The park is only accessible by helicopter. Foot access is possible, but requires multiple days of hiking.[4] There is no water or road access to the park.[4] It is located about 120 km southwest from the Telegraph Creek community.[2]

The southern boundary of this park United States-Canada border, and is adjacent to the Tongass National Forest in Alaska.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Protected Planet | Lava Forks Park". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Lava Forks Park". bcparks.ca. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
  3. ^ "Lava Forks Park". BC Geographical Names.
  4. ^ a b c d e British Columbia Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection Environmental Stewardship Division. 2003. Skeena Region Management Direction Statement for Lava Forks Provincial Park. Retrieved from BC Parks website: https://bcparks.ca/planning/mgmtplns/lava_forks/lava_forks.pdf?v=1608273827922
  5. ^ UBC Museum of Anthropology. 2003. Mehodihi WELL-KNOWN TRADITIONS OF TAHLTAN PEOPLE. Tahltan People Sourcebook. Retrieved from Tahltan Central Government website: https://moa.ubc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Sourcebooks-Mehodihi-TAHLTAN-PEOPLE.pdf
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