Category Archives: hiking

Browns River – fish bypass

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Katherine

I don’t normally see concrete boxes at the side of waterfalls, but that’s exactly what I saw when I visited Browns River Falls. As far as I can find out, this is part of a fish by pass that was … Continue reading →

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Browns River – confluence with the Puntledge

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Katherine

Having previously visited the north side of Browns River by hiking the BC Hydro trail from Piercy Road, I decided to head down between the Browns and the Puntledge to see the confluence of the two rivers. Not surprisingly, as … Continue reading →

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The mysterious pipeline

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Katherine

I was hiking around trying to find the trails to Browns River Falls when I came across this section of pipeline running roughly between the Browns and Puntledge Rivers.  Being an inquisitive type, I did some searching on the Internet … Continue reading →

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Island signs

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Katherine

Warning sign along BC Hydro Puntledge penstock trail Hydroelectric facilities can be dangerous. For your safety, obey all posted signs, and avoid the hazard areas above and below Comox Lake Dam, Puntledge Diversion Dam and the Puntledge Powerhouse. Water releases … Continue reading →

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Mount Washington – a gray day

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Katherine

At the top – Mount Washington Sometimes nature will give me a clear day, some days a cloudy day, and then sometimes a hazy day resulting from moisture in the air and some smoke from forest fires. It’s all part … Continue reading →

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Mount Washington – a vibrant day

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Katherine

At the top – Mount Washington Sometimes nature will give me a clear or partly cloudy summer where colours are brilliant and so vibrant that I look back and think that an artist had painted the scenery with bold colours. … Continue reading →

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Red

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Katherine

I have no idea what kind of plant this is but it is strikingly beautiful. Red – at the summit of Mt Washington

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Paradise Meadows – the big picture

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Katherine

The big picture of Paradise Meadows at Strathcona Provincial Park – all images are linked to larger versions.

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Strathcona Provincial Park – Paradise Meadows

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Katherine

The trail to Paradise Meadows at Strathcona Provincial Park is mostly an easy walk along boardwalk – it’s a short trip through beautiful area. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.263386673785051.1073742028.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Strathcona – towering mountains

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Katherine

Strathcona Provincial Park  – Mount Albert Edward, Mount Regan, Forbidden Plateau and Castle Crag await your viewing and adventures.

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