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July 10, 2019July 11, 2019

Parksville Wetlands walk

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

December 2, 2018December 2, 2018

Cosmic Space fractals

COSMIC SPACE FRACTALS

Really enjoyed creating these Cosmic Space fractals! Alternate universes and distant galaxies makes cosmic space art very exciting.

Planets are born in clusters and gravitational waves slowly pull them apart as they begin their orbits around distant suns.

Cosmic Space Fractal 3 — Galactic Home Star

The journey to the end of the Universe brings us back to our Galactic homeland. Perhaps from the beginning we were never meant to go so far into the stars.

The above fractals were a created using a combination of Apophysis and SpaceFX apps.

I really enjoy making fractals. If you like them too please visit my other web pages with lots of fractal art below:

Astral Beaches in Space here!

Thanks for your support and good karma!

August 11, 2018August 11, 2018

Enos Lake hike

Nature time this week included a Enos Lake hike in Nanoose on Vancouver Island. Easy to access the trail and the hike to the lake is around 30 minutes.

The trail is downhill to the lake and is in good shape. Not many people were present which was a real bonus for enjoying the quiet nature.

We took the wrong turn on the trail and ended up by a large beaver pond that was buzzing with insects!

There were lots of the Common whitetail dragonflies flying around. They are amazing fliers and fun to watch. During the heat of the day we were lucky the mosquitoes were scarce!

Enos Lake Hike Lily Pads — Water lilies (Nymphaeaceae)

Lots of frogs were croaking as well. They would probably love to hang out on these lily pads.

We found the right path to the lake. It is a bit more challenging with lots of exposed roots from the large Douglas Fir and Red Cedar trees. It’s all downhill to the lake from here!

Enos Lake hike ravine — Winding our way down the deep woods ravine to Enos Lake

I really love the nature in these deep woods ravines. Lots of big trees and knarley landscapes. We see glimpses of the lake below now.

A beautiful lake in nature is uplifting and spiritual.

Go play outside!

Little Qualicum Falls hike here!

May 6, 2018February 3, 2019

Moorecroft Park Nature

A beautiful day for a short hike at Moorecroft Park! The ocean and mountain views are magnificent. Spring is in the air.

Moorecroft Park ocean view — Ocean views

On the Eastern side of Vancouver Island this park offers views of the British Columbia mainland and Georgia Strait. Great place for kayaking or paddle boarding.

Rocky shore Moorecroft Park — Rocky shores

The shores and beach is very rocky making it a great place to warm up in the sunshine. Also a great place to find some privacy and serenity.

Enos Lake hike here

Many Arbutus trees are present on the shoreline. This indicates some major wind in the winter months. Today there is a slight breeze which is perfect to check out the inland trails.

Throughout the forest bright green moss envelopes the ground. After a wet winter this moss is doing very well. The deep forest is so peaceful.

Moorecroft Park is easy to hike and there is a visitor map right at the parking lot. Take the time to visit this small but beautiful natural park on Vancouver Island.

Englishman River blog here

March 24, 2018June 23, 2023

Florencia Bay Beach

Happy Weekend Big Beach nature photography

Florencia Bay beach

Located in the Pacific Rim National Park on Vancouver Island is a beautiful piece of nature called Florencia Bay beach. A short walk in to the beach brings you into a natural paradise of sun and sand. I have been visiting this beach for many years and it is still very untouched and natural.

This beach is very easy to walk and is surrounded by trees, sun, and surf. What more could you want in life?

Listening to the sound of the water breaking in on the shore is very relaxing and clears your mind. As humans we sometimes think too much. Calming the mind is important to your health and happiness.

Florencia Bay beach driftwood man — Driftwood man

Lots of driftwood washes up here and some artistic folks enjoy the peaceful atmosphere to create their masterpieces. I was very impressed with the above Driftwood man. He stood tall on the beach and appeared as a watcher of all activities. I have seen similar driftwood creatures on other beaches but this one is exceptional.

Surfing at Pacific Rim National Park here!

Florencia Bay beach go play outside — Go play outside

This is a perfect beach for a long walk when the tide is low. There are lots of interesting shells, rocks, and sea creatures to be seen. In addition this is a fantastic beach to go play outside!

I hope you get a chance to visit your favorite beach this weekend. Nature soothes and heals the tired human soul. Above all, being beside or in the ocean is my zen place to be.

I am very grateful to all of you who visit my blog. I am very happy to share my experiences of nature with you. Please comment and share with your friends. Thank you very much!