Trails, Trail Signs
Wildlife Mist rising of Lost Lake Sun Aug 8th Mist was rising off Lost Lake on the early morning excursion with Jack and the mountains had patches of mist and low cloud across their tree-lined slopes. I walked down from the house to extend the hike, in case it was again curtailed by a bear. It was still early and I was the only one on the lake circuit. It was beautifully peaceful. Yesterday's rain had created lines of pine needles as it washed down the tracks and the dust that usually kicked up on the trails stayed on the ground. Blackcomb Mountain No bears on the lake trail, but a Chipmunk was chattering on the rocks by the house. It was the first I've seen since we arrived in Canada and it got Jack's attention. Our first trip to Ontario and the Algonquin National Park in 1999 was our introduction to Chipmunks. They ran across our feet chattering as we walked the forest trails. This one was a bit more cautious but still ...