We hiked the Heather Trail to the Four Brothers Mountains in Manning Park and took many photos along the way, a few of which are shared here. We came across a number of northern blues on the fleabane. … Continue reading →
We hiked the Heather Trail to the Four Brothers in Manning Park and took many photographs along the way, a few of which are shared here. The morning sign was shining through anemone seedheads (towheads) as we hiked below a … Continue reading →
We hiked from Lightning Lake to the summit of Frosty Mountain in Manning Provincial Park and we took photographs along the way, a few of which are shared here. Near the outlet stream saskatoons were still on the shrubs and … Continue reading →
By mid-summer the earlier wildflowers are out of sight and taller varieties take over in open areas in the high country forest. In some damp, sheltered spots self-heal was spotted. Other varieties of the mint family also are spotted in … Continue reading →
We drove up Greenstone Mountain and then parked at an elevation of 1688m and hiked a loop route over top of the mountain. Along the way we took some photos, some of which are shared here. Late season wildflowers … Continue reading →
I hike to the summit of Trophy Mountain in the summer every year, taking photos along the way. The last hike up was on a warm and sunny day. The trail winds through forest for about 2 km before emerging … Continue reading →
From the trailhead to Trophy Mountain to the subalpine meadows is a 2 km trail that winds through the forest. A few wildflowers were spotted in sunny spots beside the trail. Two mountain ladyslipper plants were in flower side by … Continue reading →
We hiked from the forest into subalpine meadows, then climbed ridges into the alpine zones of the Trophy Mountains. Along the way I stopped to take photographs of wildflowers, some of which are shared here: In addition to the … Continue reading →
We spent a few days hiking in the Marble Range and paddling nearby. While we were out we spotted quite a few wildflowers, especially on the Jesmond Summit route. Sixteen photos are shared here. Click an image for a caption. … Continue reading →
We hiked in the Marble Range in July from the forest through the subalpine burn area and up to the karst landscape in the alpine. Along the way I took photos, a few of which are shared here. Always a … Continue reading →
We hiked up Buse Hill and enjoyed the views. Along the way were a number of wildflowers, a few of which are shared here. Sticky geranium (viscosissimum) added a splash of purple along the trailside. The lower slopes are upper … Continue reading →
We hiked to the top of Estekwalan Mountain and enjoyed the trail, the views, and the wildflowers along the route. It was a steep route that switchbacked up a steep forested hillside to the rim of a ring of cliffs … Continue reading →
