Lac du Bois is a protected area in North Kamloops. It overlooks The North Thompson River and South Thompson River. It is mainly made up of grassland but does have small groves of Ponderosa Pine

Ponderosa Pine

Pinus ponderosa, commonly known as the Ponderosa Pine, Bull Pine, Blackjack Pine, or Western Yellow Pine, is a widespread and variable pine native to western North America. It was first described by David Douglas in 1826, from eastern Washington near present-day Spokane...

 and Douglas Fir. It also has a few small lakes. The park is a common area for hiking and mountain biking. Near the park boundaries people enjoy dirt biking.

Wildlife

Northern pacific rattlesnake, Mule Deer

Mule Deer

The mule deer is a deer indigenous to western North America. The Mule Deer gets its name from its large mule-like ears. There are believed to be several subspecies, including the black-tailed deer...

, Bighorn Sheep

Bighorn Sheep

The bighorn sheep is a species of sheep in North America named for its large horns. These horns can weigh up to , while the sheep themselves weigh up to . Recent genetic testing indicates that there are three distinct subspecies of Ovis canadensis, one of which is endangered: Ovis canadensis sierrae...

are some of the species found.