There is an eerie silence on the lake this morning. Usually this is the beginning of boating season but as the water rises boaters are discouraged to go on the lake. Owners of waterfront homes are frantically sandbagging – a fight against nature. My husband has been helping out as best he can with filling […]
As we reach the end of May the garden is overflowing with green shrubs and plants interspersed with bursts of colour. The last of the tulips are still blooming; the double pink variety. The hardy blue geranium has just started to flower along with the oriential poppies and red peony. There are always […]
It won’t be long now before camping season starts in Fintry Provincial Park. I have been very fortunate virtually having the park to myself these past winter months. Now it is time for others to enjoy what the park has to offer. From the many trails and scenic walks to adventures on […]
Skimikin Lake It’s camping season again and on our first trip of the year we headed to our favourite spot – Skimikin Lake near Salmon Arm, Shuswaps. Someone once told me that you should not keep returning to the places that you love. Well, I do not totally agree with this as each time […]
I am always fascinated every time I take a walk by the waterfall in Fintry Provincial Park at the power of water. I can understand how easy it was for Dun Waters in his day taking advantage of this power and developing his own hydro system. The waterfall is not at its peak yet but by […]