Category Archives: mountains

Mount Washington

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Katherine

A bit of a mystery as I can’t find out any information about the memorial to Jennifer at the top of Mount Washington. 1973-2004, Jennifer

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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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Runway birds

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

The Courtenay Air Park is an interesting place as it is pretty much right in downtown Courtenay, it’s right beside the river, and you can walk around it. It’s perhaps a unique combination, and to top it off, it’s also … Continue reading →

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A west coast winter

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

We do have a winter on the west coast, although on most parts of Vancouver Island it’s more of a season than a type of weather – especially this year where even the mountains have had little snow. I spent … Continue reading →

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Winter in the Comox Valley

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

I was rushing about yesterday, trying to get some last minute Christmas shopping done, and somewhat bitterly thinking that I’d rather be out with a camera enjoying the day – especially on a day that was almost identical to a … Continue reading →

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