Photos A Walk in Nature

[Crazy Canuck]

Who doesn't love hikes in the Fall?

 

[JohnDF]

Gorgeous!

 

[CelloDan]

And so another season comes to a close ... "Esperanza now safely tucked away for her long winter's sleep.
There she awaits for the "white stuff" to cover her during her long hibernation.

Reminiscing about Georgian Bay.

Clinging on to "hope" …. I mean ... Clinging onto "Esperanza" on the troubled waters of Georgian Bay.

On another "calm" day I took my wife on a trip to the "The Pancakes" Islands.

I was told they were crown land.
It turned out that only the island on the right was crown land. The one on the left was private which we bravely invaded …fortunately for us it's inhabitants were kind and let us go without any severe consequences

The islands feature the typical Canadian shield landscape.

Looking over to the the island that we had invaded minutes before

On another day ... on another island invasion somewhere having a picnic

Killbear Point ... from land

Killbear Point ... from the water

A beautiful sunset signals the end of the season.

What he said ^^^^

 

[bigfish64]

And so another season comes to a close ... "Esperanza now safely tucked away for her long winter's sleep.
There she awaits for the "white stuff" to cover her during her long hibernation.

Reminiscing about Georgian Bay.

Clinging on to "hope" …. I mean ... Clinging onto "Esperanza" on the troubled waters of Georgian Bay.

On another "calm" day I took my wife on a trip to the "The Pancakes" Islands.

I was told they were crown land.
It turned out that only the island on the right was crown land. The one on the left was private which we bravely invaded …fortunately for us it's inhabitants were kind and let us go without any severe consequences

The islands feature the typical Canadian shield landscape.

Looking over to the the island that we had invaded minutes before

On another day ... on another island invasion somewhere having a picnic

Killbear Point ... from land

Killbear Point ... from the water

A beautiful sunset signals the end of the season.

What he said ^^^^

Great post Dan!

 

[Just Tom.]

And so another season comes to a close ... "Esperanza now safely tucked away for her long winter's sleep.
There she awaits for the "white stuff" to cover her during her long hibernation.

Thank you so much Dan for bringing us along on this past season’s adventures. Also tell your wonderful family thank you for letting you turn your attention from them from time to time so you could post and keep us up to date.

I really felt like I was right there with you at times.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

Love ending the weekend with some Sunday hiking

Up early today, headed South the the Crowsnest Pass area to hike to Lille Ghost Town, an abandoned coal mining town (abandoned around 1913).

On the way there we stopped to see Lundbreck Falls.

After that, a short trip further up the highway, and we were on the trail. Looked to be a gorgeous day!

Old truck (I think) near the trailhead. Nice shiny bumper still

Tree cows keeping us company along the trail.

The remains of the power house beside the creek at mine site 1.

Not many leaves left on the trees - Fall well on the way here.

Found the Lille Cemetery a little ways off the trail.

At the old townsite. A couple walls still standing, as well as the old coke ovens, but for the rest of the town, just a couple hints of where the foundations used to be. Lambsfoot along for the walk today.

On the way back, stopped at a little waterfall along the creek for lunch and some hot chocolate

Last stop of the day at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre, where part of a mining town was wiped out in 90 seconds back in 1903 at around 4am!

 

[bigfish64]

Love ending the weekend with some Sunday hiking

Up early today, headed South the the Crowsnest Pass area to hike to Lille Ghost Town, an abandoned coal mining town (abandoned around 1913).

On the way there we stopped to see Lundbreck Falls.

After that, a short trip further up the highway, and we were on the trail. Looked to be a gorgeous day!

Old truck (I think) near the trailhead. Nice shiny bumper still

Tree cows keeping us company along the trail.

The remains of the power house beside the creek at mine site 1.

Not many leaves left on the trees - Fall well on the way here.

Found the Lille Cemetery a little ways off the trail.

At the old townsite. A couple walls still standing, as well as the old coke ovens, but for the rest of the town, just a couple hints of where the foundations used to be. Lambsfoot along for the walk today.

On the way back, stopped at a little waterfall along the creek for lunch and some hot chocolate

Last stop of the day at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre, where part of a mining town was wiped out in 90 seconds back in 1903 at around 4am!

Great pictures Mike! Beautiful country, thanks for posting your hike!

 

[CelloDan]

Great post Dan!

Thanks Tod

Thank you so much Dan for bringing us along on this past season’s adventures. Also tell your wonderful family thank you for letting you turn your attention from them from time to time so you could post and keep us up to date.

I really felt like I was right there with you at times.

Gracias Tom for the kind words my friend .
I am happy I was able to share them here.
I am a bit of an introvert but even introverts need to reach out an connect. Being able to share with the porch my little solo adventures gave me something to focus on and it felt I was not alone.

Love ending the weekend with some Sunday hiking

Thanks for sharing Mike !
Fascinating to read up on the story of of the Frank's slide too, wow.
Beautiful country ! ... and that hot chocolate and a cool autumn day while hiking = !!!

 

[Jack Black]

And so another season comes to a close ... "Esperanza now safely tucked away for her long winter's sleep.
There she awaits for the "white stuff" to cover her during her long hibernation.

Reminiscing about Georgian Bay.

Clinging on to "hope" …. I mean ... Clinging onto "Esperanza" on the troubled waters of Georgian Bay.

On another "calm" day I took my wife on a trip to the "The Pancakes" Islands.

I was told they were crown land.
It turned out that only the island on the right was crown land. The one on the left was private which we bravely invaded …fortunately for us it's inhabitants were kind and let us go without any severe consequences

The islands feature the typical Canadian shield landscape.

Looking over to the the island that we had invaded minutes before

On another day ... on another island invasion somewhere having a picnic



Killbear Point ... from land



Killbear Point ... from the water



A beautiful sunset signals the end of the season.

What he said ^^^^

Great post Dan, your Esperanza posts have been such a treat this year

Love ending the weekend with some Sunday hiking

Up early today, headed South the the Crowsnest Pass area to hike to Lille Ghost Town, an abandoned coal mining town (abandoned around 1913).

On the way there we stopped to see Lundbreck Falls.

After that, a short trip further up the highway, and we were on the trail. Looked to be a gorgeous day!

Old truck (I think) near the trailhead. Nice shiny bumper still

Tree cows keeping us company along the trail.



The remains of the power house beside the creek at mine site 1.

Not many leaves left on the trees - Fall well on the way here.

Found the Lille Cemetery a little ways off the trail.



At the old townsite. A couple walls still standing, as well as the old coke ovens, but for the rest of the town, just a couple hints of where the foundations used to be. Lambsfoot along for the walk today.

Wonderful pics, and a fascinating post Mike Some coal-mining discussion in the Guardians thread over the past couple of days

Love those pics of your ebony Lamb Dan

 

[RayseM]

My summer was enhanced by your Summer Dan Thanks to you and others for keeping this thread interesting and inspiring.

 

[Modoc ED]

This picture of a Mulie deer buck was taken through our kitchen window as he was eating grass growing over the leach field of our septic tank behind the house.

 

[CelloDan]

Great post Dan, your Esperanza posts have been such a treat this year

Gracias Jack

My summer was enhanced by your Summer Dan Thanks to you and others for keeping this thread interesting and inspiring.

Thanks Ray , hopefully I'll be able to show you some of these places aboard "Esperanza" next summer

Here are a few more Autumn pictures from my archives to help set the mood in my mind for the new season .
The color's on the trees have started to change around here and the leaves have began to fall.

Time to get serious about resuming walking and making it into a habit once again

 

[Jack Black]

Gracias Jack

Thanks Ray , hopefully I'll be able to show you some of these places aboard "Esperanza" next summer

Here are a few more Autumn pictures from my archives to help set the mood in my mind for the new season .
The color's on the trees have started to change around here and the leaves have began to fall.

Time to get serious about resuming walking and making it into a habit once again

Incredible Lambsfoot pics Dan It's been a wet start to Autumn here, but I also need to get into the habit of going out hiking again

 

[JohnDF]

Always nice to see a lamb in the wild.

 

[jmh33]

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[Old Engineer]

And so another season comes to a close ... "Esperanza now safely tucked away for her long winter's sleep.
There she awaits for the "white stuff" to cover her during her long hibernation.

Reminiscing about Georgian Bay.

Clinging on to "hope" …. I mean ... Clinging onto "Esperanza" on the troubled waters of Georgian Bay.

On another "calm" day I took my wife on a trip to the "The Pancakes" Islands.

I was told they were crown land.
It turned out that only the island on the right was crown land. The one on the left was private which we bravely invaded …fortunately for us it's inhabitants were kind and let us go without any severe consequences

The islands feature the typical Canadian shield landscape.

Looking over to the the island that we had invaded minutes before

On another day ... on another island invasion somewhere having a picnic

Killbear Point ... from land

Killbear Point ... from the water

A beautiful sunset signals the end of the season.

What he said ^^^^

Wow Dan !!!!!!!! That is what it has been like for me to view your Inland Water Travels my friend . Time now to get your Ice Board out and
get the Runners all shined up .

Harry

 

[Old Engineer]

Gracias Jack

Thanks Ray , hopefully I'll be able to show you some of these places aboard "Esperanza" next summer

Here are a few more Autumn pictures from my archives to help set the mood in my mind for the new season .
The color's on the trees have started to change around here and the leaves have began to fall.

Time to get serious about resuming walking and making it into a habit once again

Now it is time again for more of your incredible photos of Birds and other Wildlife , I hope .

Harry

 

[Old Engineer]

Love ending the weekend with some Sunday hiking

Up early today, headed South the the Crowsnest Pass area to hike to Lille Ghost Town, an abandoned coal mining town (abandoned around 1913).

On the way there we stopped to see Lundbreck Falls.

After that, a short trip further up the highway, and we were on the trail. Looked to be a gorgeous day!

Old truck (I think) near the trailhead. Nice shiny bumper still

Tree cows keeping us company along the trail.

The remains of the power house beside the creek at mine site 1.

Not many leaves left on the trees - Fall well on the way here.

Found the Lille Cemetery a little ways off the trail.

At the old townsite. A couple walls still standing, as well as the old coke ovens, but for the rest of the town, just a couple hints of where the foundations used to be. Lambsfoot along for the walk today.

On the way back, stopped at a little waterfall along the creek for lunch and some hot chocolate

Last stop of the day at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre, where part of a mining town was wiped out in 90 seconds back in 1903 at around 4am!

It has been a Real Pleasure to go on hikes with you and your Wife Mike . I have enjoyed them more than you will ever know my friend .

Harry

 

[Old Engineer]

One of my favorite spots


Harry

 

[Crazy Canuck]

Cover your eyes, Dan... Weather forecast says I might have pictures with SNOW in them this weekend