Lac du Bois Grasslands Protected Area is a roughly 15,700-hectare protected region north-west of Kamloops, preserving a rare mix of dry bunchgrass plains, sparse pine and fir woodlands, wetlands, and rocky cliffs. It supports a wide variety of wildlife, from mule deer, moose, and California bighorn sheep, to many bird species, including waterfowl, sharp-tailed grouse, and owls, making it a biologically rich and important conservation area. It includes a network of hiking trails, open-air vistas, small lakes and ponds, and beautiful views of the surrounding valley and lake, making it a popular destination for hiking, wildlife viewing, and experiencing the distinctive grassland landscape.