We hiked a series of trails in the Lundbom Grasslands in the hills southeast of Merritt in mid-June.   For over 3 hours, we hiked through open grasslands, open forests, aspen groves, glades, dales, and over ridges.    The south-facing slopes were dry and only grasses and a few summer-flowering plants were spotted.     On north-facing slopes, wildflowers had emerged over … Continue reading →