Parksville Wetlands walk

Parksville wetland maple tree sunshine
Parksville Wetlands walk

It was a wonderful summer day to have a Parksville Wetlands walk.  A great place to enjoy many different species of plants, animals and fungi.

Parksville Wetlands Walk
Great trails for dogs

A short distance to the trail head we passed through rolling meadows with hard hack blooming.  There is a gravel trail to walk on that changes into a soft forest path as you enter the main trail.  Also there is a sign so you know you are in the right place!

wetland meadows
wetland meadows

Over the railroad track and into the forest we go.  No trains are running on this track today but maybe one day the train will go by as it use to.

railroad tracks
old railroad tracks

The Oceanspray was blooming and the white flowers were draped everywhere on the paths.  I felt like I was in a magic forest.  It was very enchanting.

Enchanted forest
Enchanted forest

Beautiful red columbine flowers were also in bloom.  They are vibrant red in color so they really stand out.

Wetland Flowers
Red Columbine and Oceanspray blooms

In conclusion, I am very thankful for all these day trails in the Parksville area.  Easily accessible and a great place to find peace and serenity.  Chill out time in nature is important to body, mind and soul.

Also Enos Lake hike here!


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Englishman River Fall Reflections

Englishman River Fall Reflections
Englishman River fall reflections
Englishman River in the fall

In essence the Englishman River fall reflections were beautiful today on our walk.

Maiden Hair Fern
Maiden Hair Fern

The maiden hair fern is present along the banks of the river and demonstrates a natural fractal arrangement of its leaves.

Maple Trees Englishman River
Maple Trees Englishman River

The maple trees were dripping with moss coupled with their yellow leaves which brought a little artificial sunlight to the nature scene.

Englishman River Fall cosmic light
Englishman River Falls cosmic light

The main waterfall was spectacular with its own cosmic light illuminating the huge expanse of water flowing to the ocean.  Altogether it was a fantastic walk in a place of amazing nature.

Wild Pacific Trail cove here!

Enos Lake hike here


 

Wickaninnish beach Pacific Rim National Park

Wickaninnish beach
Beach in Pacific Rim National Park
Wickaninnish beach Pacific Rim

Wickaninnish beach Pacific Rim National Park is located on the west coast of Vancouver Island in Canada.  A favorite place of mine to unwind and chill for awhile.

Wickaninnish beach love
Wickaninnish beach love

Only one of many spectacular beaches in the park, this beach seems endless and is a great walk to take if you like to be out on soft sand for hours at a time.

Wickaninnish beach 2018
Endless beach

There are many activities like surfing, paddle-boarding and kayaking that are perfect at this beach between chill times of course.  Enjoy some beach time today!
Life’s a beach!

Surfing at Pacific Rim National Park here!

Englishman River on Canada Day

Englishman River on Canada Day
Englishman River fun
Englishman River fun in the sun

A beautiful summer day yesterday at Englishman River Provincial Park. Lots of young peeps swimming in the cool waters or just hanging out.

Large tree hug
Large Douglas Fir tree hug

The Douglas Firs trees along the banks of the river are hundreds of years old and they enjoy hugs.

Smiling stone face
Smiling stone face

This happy stone face greets you at the top of the hill heading towards the falls.  It is hard not to smile back at him on this fantastic day of celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday!

Georgia Strait ocean views here!