Spring in Horseshoe Canyon just outside of Drumheller is the best time, especially if there have been a consecutive number of dry days. Today was D Day, Drive to Drumheller! As has been the case this past while, I got an early start, they work best for me and afford the kind of experience I prefer. People from the two other vehicles that were there when I arrived stayed at the top to view down into the Canyon. I went down...into the Canyon!
a view from the trail after descending the steep stretch
It was time to head off and explore!
I truly appreciate this place, it is so different from when I head west.
I know I don't always need to be in or on the mountains to feel like I am high on life!
There is lots to see if you take the time to look!
The weather and the conditions were ideal. It was on the very warm side once I got down in the canyon and the ground was bone dry. The conditions made for easy rambling about. The sky had those wispy clouds that I love so much and like for taking nice photographs.
people play in this place building almost sky high cairns and inukshuks
I explored into spaces down here that I had not been before. It was so appealing to be here this morning that I stayed longer than I had planned. I did have water but I left all the food in the car. While I rambled my stomach rumbled! It was now time to head on back up.
looking back down to where I just was
Back at the top of Horseshoe Canyon the parking lot was mostly full. Now lots of people were on their way down to do their rambling. I found a table to settle at and devoured my sandwich, chips and apple. This was my view to savour!
I love days like this!
Look for love and you find it!
Love in the rocks!
What a contrast. The green of the valley trail surrounded by the brown's of the canyon walls.
ReplyDeleteIt is surprising how green it can be when it is so dry!
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