On a pleasant April day the Lac du Bois Grasslands Conservation area called for a nature hike. It did not disappoint. The entire route was covered in wildflowers and there were many birds along the loop route. The trail was … Continue reading →
We hike all year round and on many trails. In season, we stay alert to the flora and fauna we see along the route. We stop to observe and photograph what interests us that day. Plants in flower always attract … Continue reading →
By early February, the weather had warmed up, the snow melted, and trails began to dry out. Two of the hikes from this time were in Cooney Bay and in the nearby Mara Hills. A few plants were … Continue reading →
Right before the Winter Solstice I hiked a series of trails in the lower end of Peterson Creek Park and stopped to make observations of some of the shrubs, trees, and ferns, and perennials. A number of berries were spotted … Continue reading →
We hiked a loop route in Peterson Creek Canyon. We followed the Mariposa Trail then crossed the creek and came back on the East Rim, a single track overlooking the canyon. We then dropped down to the Bridalveil Falls Viewpoint … Continue reading →
I hiked the trail from the west end of Paul Lake to the top of Gibraltar Rock and back. The approach to the top of the bluff is a steep winding trail from the north. The final section is a … Continue reading →
On a cool late November day I hiked through the grasslands enjoying the glaciated terrain, some expansive views, and nature’s offerings along the route. Along the way I stopped to observe various various plants and lichens, including low pussytoes (Antennaria … Continue reading →
November hikes were across grassland benches, grassland hills, open forest slopes, and in montane forest areas. Wildflowers were long gone, with a few dried stalks still visible. Some perennial shrubs and forbs retained some color, but soon will be buried … Continue reading →
On a hike through the forests south of Kamloops on a November day, I made a number of observations along the way. A number of perennials were spotted and identififed by their leaves and their growth habits. There was bunchberry … Continue reading →
In mid-November I hiked over to and then around Rabbit Island. I waded through the river channel with a drysuit and changed on the far side. I followed the river shoreline around the island, but also hiked onto the island … Continue reading →
I hiked through the grasslands hills south of Kamloops. After some frosts, most of the forbs are now withered and dormant for the winter season. Various species of grasses have lots their summer color, but still stand. I hiked past … Continue reading →
Sandy Island Marine Provincial Park (known locally as Tree Island) is a protected area, home to about 140 species of wildflowers and flowering shrubs. It is mostly accessed by boat, but we hiked over from Denman Island at low tide. … Continue reading →
