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River crossing
The Kaslo Trailblazers had an interesting problem: how to join trails on opposite steep banks of the precipitous Kaslo River? The Society’s beautiful solution is a covered bridge, 34 metres long and 15 metres above the turbulent stream. Sunday’s … Continue reading
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Bohemians in the park
The irony is that today, on the way to Kokanee Creek Park for a walk, I commented that I would really like to see some waxwings. Lo, there they were. Before spotting the waxwings, I stopped near the mouth … Continue reading
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Fiery sunrise
The rather wet spring has protected us from most forest fires this summer, although there have been a few minor ones. At the moment, there is small fire in the Purcell Mountains (adjacent to Sphinx Mountain) on the east … Continue reading
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Pond bubbles
Photosynthesis takes place in plants and cyanobacteria even when they are underwater. Photosynthesis involves the exchange of gases with the surroundings. Occasionally such a gas release underwater becomes obvious. On a hike into Kokanee Glacier Park, my daughter, Cynthia, … Continue reading
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Marmot & shoes
We have two local species of marmot: yellow-bellied and hoary. The yellow-bellied marmot lives in the valleys and has been featured two times this year: mommy marmot, March marmot. The hoary marmot lives in alpine country and has appeared … Continue reading
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Old Growth walk
A late-May attempt to walk the Old Growth Forest trail (eleven kilometres up the Kokanee Glacier Road) was thwarted by snow. The trail was fine yesterday. The four pictures along the trail show trees, the creek, and a feature … Continue reading
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Old growth or canyon?
Today, I go for a walk in Kokanee Creek Park. I had been asked by a member of a local camera club to assess the suitability of the walk through the Old Growth Forest for a group excursion. Normally … Continue reading
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Train wreck
I normally explore nature, but when a train car travels down the bank across from one’s home, I notice it. This is on the C.P.R. line between Nelson and Procter and about a kilometer east of Atbara. This page shows … Continue reading
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Elephant lines
I have long been struck by the patterns of vegetation on Elephant Mountain (officially known as Mt. Nelson) across the water from the city of Nelson. Why is there this odd pattern of coniferous and deciduous trees? It is particularly … Continue reading
White line
The white line that is often seen on rocky portions of the shoreline has long presented a mystery to me. What is it made of? As the waterlevel changes, what turns its formation off and on? Why does it … Continue reading →