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This was a busy trail today. With views like this, I understand why.
An easy rainy day walk, Ammonite Falls Regional Trail takes about an hour, there and back. The trail starts on a logging road. At the fork, veer right and you will see a blue Ammonite Falls trail marker. The trail is very well maintained and well marked, with posts at every fork and orange markers …
By Jimmy I parked in an empty parking lot and didn’t see another person on the entire hike. The trail started up a grassy and rocky slope, winding in gentle switch backs until reaching the summit trail, which was steeper and more majestic with views of both sides of Lake Cowichan. It was hot and …
This forested park is located on Holden Lake, just south of Nanaimo in Cedar. Roughly 11km of easy and wide walking trails weave around the park, through the forest, along the lake and across the marsh. The lake is a quiet and peaceful spot for anglers and paddlers. The marsh area is popular with bird …
We took it off trail today and visited The Raptors, birds of prey centre in Duncan. We saw owls, falcons, hawks, turkey vulture, raven and a stork (Maxi pointing at it below). This was really interesting, particularly the flight demo. I was too into it, I forgot to take photos. Owls can’t move their eyes …
Taking advantage of nap time, LJ and I went on a beautiful afternoon hike. This is a loop trail along Cowichan River from Skultz Falls to 66 Mile Trestle. The trail takes hikers through the forest to water’s edge. The views are incredible and there are many side trails leading to look outs and perfect …
