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 …
Point Trail: As the name suggests, this trail takes you out to a rocky point. Good rocks for lounging and there were people fishing. Beautiful views of Lake Cowichan every where you look. There is a big swimming beach.
Max and I checked out Bowen Park. We saw ducks, totem poles, a pond, a river and a waterfall. Maxi loved sitting and watching the waterfall. He said it was “loud” and there was “soap” in the water (white water). At the beginning of the walk we came across a tree stump. Max asked me …
Guest Post: This was an old, now abandoned campground. I had discovered it a few years ago and brought Mason there today after his baseball game. It has overgrown openings where sites used to be, a boarded up camp office, lots of No Parking and No Swimming signs and a mossy, weedy camp road (that …