I went high into the hills to paddle Hyas Lake (1234 m). On the way back I stopped to photograph some of the wildflowers of the area. There were fragrant white Bog Orchids (Platanthera dilatata sp.) in seep zones. There … Continue reading →
After paddling on Sullivan (Knouff) Lake, I drove down the Vinsula – Knouff Lake Road, stopping along the way to enjoy the wildflowers. I have done this for a number of years, so I know where to stop to observe … Continue reading →
On a warm July day I paddled Paska Lake, but I also explored the hills of the area. In a wet gully were a number of arrow-leaved coltsfoot (Petistates sagittatus ) going to seed. The long stalks and large green … Continue reading →
An interesting area to hike is up into the rocky steep hills above the Uplands Trails (link). On a summer day I climbed into the hills to explore and stopped to admire the flora along the way. Mariposa lilies (Calochortus … Continue reading →
After paddling Lac du Bois, I ventured up on the Stony Lake track for a short nature hike. I wasn’t disappointed. Click an image for a lightbox view and a caption/ID. Scientific names and more information is available on the … Continue reading →
We hiked a route in Kenna Cartwright Park with the plan to observe the natural world along the way. It is a route we have done before at this time of year so we knew what to look for. Blazing-Star … Continue reading →
The upper grasslands area of the Lac Du Bois Conservancy is rich in wildflowers, flowering shrubs, pollinators and birds in mid-June. Click on an image for an ID and a lightbox view. More information on some of these can be … Continue reading →
The north slopes of Greenstone Mountain were burned in 1998. Most of the blackened trees were removed or have fallen so that there are now open green slopes. Ponderosa pines are growing on the lower slopes and fir and pine … Continue reading →
We hiked to the top of Mad Dog Mountain in the Marble Range. The route follows backroads to a trailhead which also leads to Lime Ridge. The Mad Dog Trail branches off and climbs through an old burn to the … Continue reading →
The slopes of the Hamilton Corrals Commonage are mostly open grasslands with forest pockets on the sheltered and north slopes. On this mid-June day everything was green and fresh with spring growth at 1250 m in elevation. There were wildflowers … Continue reading →
Badger Creek drains out of the high country lakes near Badger Lake and flows down through the hills towards the North Thompson River. The Badger Creek FSR climbs parallel to the creek past a series of ponds and small lakes … Continue reading →
On a pleasant early June day we hiked from Lundbom Lake through the Lundbom Grasslands Commonage hills in a 13 km loop route. Spring wildflowers and leafing/flowering shrubs and trees were noted along the way during the 3.5 hour hike. … Continue reading →