In late May or early June, many locals slip out onto the West Arm by kayak or boat and ply their way to the rhododendron grove. A Sunday’s stroll through these flower–covered trees is about as refreshing as it gets.
Yesterday, the flowers had slightly passed their peak, but remained a delight. A few images are below. Pictures from a previous year’s visit and a note about the origin of the trees can be seen on the Kootenay Lake site under Rhododendron grove.
Alas, this year when we were sated and about to leave, we discovered that the area is now posted as private. Sigh….
What spectacular color! As a child in Portland, Oregon I was surrounded by rhododendron beauty. I miss it. Although we have varieties in the Okanagan, it is not the same, as the climate is too dry. I guess since I am a “rose” name I am also drawn to the “rose” name of this shrub(tree).