Weedy flowering plants are growing in the lower valleys in the middle of summer, but next to lakes there are still a few types of interesting plants, like silverweed (Potentilla anserina) right at the shoreline. It has single yellow cup-shaped … Continue reading →
On a day with a reprieve from the smoke, I paddled Edith Lake, enjoying a morning paddle, stopping along the way to inspect plants and animals. Water smartweed (Polygonum amphibium sp.) bloomed in shallow bays with their floating leaves and … Continue reading →
We kept on eye on the forecasts on firesmoke.ca and saw a reasonable day for hiking in the Stake Lake area. We did an 8 km hike over McConnell Hill. On the southern-facing slopes, drought was evident, but fireweed (Epilobeum … Continue reading →
On a smoky day I paddled Paul Lake and moved into some of the shallower bays to see what was growing. There was lots of common crowfoot and smartweed, but in one area I also spotted some arumleaf arrowhead (Sagittaria … Continue reading →
While camping at Miracle Beach on Vancouver Island, I hiked the Trout Creek Trail to two waterfalls on Mohun Creek. Along the way, I stopped to photograph some of the flowering plants I spotted. In the shaded forest there were … Continue reading →
We traveled to the Coquihalla Summit area to hike to the top of one of the steep peaks, away from the smoky Interior. We had blue skies and hot temperatures on the 5 hour hike. Along the way, I stopped … Continue reading →
On a smoky day, I decided to paddle the south end of Stump Lake. Smoke covered the hills, but the sky directly overhead had some blue mixed with the ashen greys of the landscape. I launched off an informal spot … Continue reading →
We hiked along the Oyster River to the estuary, then along the trail on the seashore bearing north, and back. Along the way we spotted a few plants of interest. Bird’s foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) can be seen in the … Continue reading →
On a hot summer morning I drove up to paddle Pinantan Lake. I launched near the marshy areas and explored the shallow bays. Common water-crowfoot (Ranunculus aquatilis) had climbed above the water and was flowering. Water smartweed (Persicaria amphibia) grows … Continue reading →
After paddling Surrey Lake, I walked some of the trails and backroads, enjoying the relatively quiet (except the Coquihalla Highway) forest. A few photos are shared here. Yellow rattle (Rhinanthus minor) had grown to the point of flowering in open … Continue reading →
On a hot summer morning, I drove up to Surrey Lake to paddle the shoreline. In the shallow bays were many yellow water lilies (Nuphar polysepatum sp.) in bloom. Along the marshy shorelines white bog orchids (Planthera dilitata sp.) were … Continue reading →
We hiked from Lac le Jeune into the hills on our way to a Lookout on top of a hill. Along the way we enjoyed wildflowers, birds, and insects. By the lake and in wet zones angelica (Angelica arguta) with … Continue reading →
