As spring weather warms up, the first flowers emerge and the Neskonlith Hills are a good place to see them. Pussy willows (salix sp.) were budding with yellow catkins on fuzzy grey tufts. Sagebrush buttercups (ranunculus glabberimus) were the first … Continue reading →
On a sunny March day we hiked through the rocky hills of the Frederick Bluffs. There were no wildflowers and shrubs were not yet “leafing,” but a few mosses, sedges, and grasses were showing new growth. Fire moss patches had … Continue reading →
As the snow clears only the lower altitude areas have new growth. When we hike higher in the hills we can find mud, snow, or ice, but we can also find drier areas to explore, watching for “curiosities” along the … Continue reading →
Over 3 days in May we backpacked in Okanagan Mountain Park. We hiked over the rocky bluffs and dropped into Wildhorse Canyon, then dropped down to the lakeshore to camp. On our second day we climbed over the mountain through … Continue reading →
The Mahood River Trail connects Mahood Lake to the Clearwater River. I have hiked it both ways and I always enjoy spending time at Sylvia and Goodwin Falls. Each time brings new surprises along the way. A few sightings are … Continue reading →
In mid-March I hiked across the dry slopes on the north shore of Kamloops Lake. I started at the Savona Graveyard and hiked east to the Sabiston Creek area and back, a 9.3 km route. This area is one of … Continue reading →
The Abel Tasman Coastal Track stretches for 60 km from Marahau to Wainui Bay on the South Island of New Zealand. We hiked much of the trail, exploring the forests, headlands, and beaches. Although we took some photos along … Continue reading →
With the snow melting, i climbed into the hills to frozen waterfalls and onto open ridges for the view. Along the way, I stopped to take photos of anything that interested me. By the frozen waterfall the cliffs rose above … Continue reading →
We hiked a rough trail on the southeast side of Kauai up a anrrow ridge to a viewpoint and back. The ridge was a windy, narrow, but afforded great views. On the way back down we ran into a mongoose … Continue reading →
We hiked the Mt. Baldy Trail near Sorrento in June and took photos of the wildflowers in bloom, now featured in a video: We will be back to hike the trail again this year….
Continue reading →We have done a number of trips to Zion National Park in Utah and we have done all of the established trails, and quite a few routes frequented by hikers who scramble, canyoneer, or explore the ridges, canyons, and mountains … Continue reading →
In late spring, we frequently hike through the upper grasslands of Lac du Bois Grasslands Protected Area. We follow old tracks and trails, but we also make our own route, winding through open spaces and open forest in an eclectic … Continue reading →
