TRAILS – Page 11 – Skelton Sketches

The View from Here…

Posted on July 23, 2015April 28, 2017 by lindaskelton

I got to discover a new trail this week, thanks to new friends who know this neck of the woods…

The rain we’ve been needing for so long decided to come just as we set off for our little hike..

It didn’t stop us from picking yummy blue berries along the way–Huckleberries, I think, but so much tastier than the red ones we had on the coast. (Sorry, no pictures, too busy munching and walking…)

As we got to the lookout, the rain came down in earnest, preventing my getting any really clear pictures of the view!

I was impressed nonetheless and hope to go again soon for some post-worthy pics! (and a chance to sit awhile without getting drenched!)

Till then…grateful for rain, new trails and new friends.

–LS

Stopping to See…

Posted on June 25, 2015April 28, 2017 by lindaskelton

We were on our way home last week, driving through Kootenay National Park. I was ready to be home. But Jim suggested we stop and see what this ‘Marble Canyon’ sign was pointing out. I’m so glad we did!

There was more there than met the eye from the highway…At first it was just another stream, albeit a beautiful turquoise blue one…

And more dead pine trees (amazing what a beetle is capable of!)…
These ones stood like teeth on a comb…

But there were flowers along the way…

And then we came to this impressive slot canyon with water rushing through…

Just an everyday sight to this picnicking critter.

But well worth stopping to see.

..before we proceeded on down to the valley

–LS

And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight…Ex.3:3

Ripening Springtime

Posted on May 28, 2015April 29, 2017 by lindaskelton

The sweetness of the wild rose…

The quiet of an early morning stroll on the Rail Trail listening to birdsong…

The shimmer of little goslings preening in mellow evening sunshine…

These are the tokens of ripening springtime.

How sweet it is.

–LS

“…and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the LORD, and the excellency of our God.” Is.35:1-2