Category Archives: nature

Bridges – Duncan Bay Main at Puntledge penstock

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Katherine

The Duncan Bay Main logging road crossing the Puntledge penstock pipeline

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Purple

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Katherine

A purple flower…

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At the top – Mount Washington

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Katherine

The view of top and from the top of Mount Washington The complete set of images is in a Facebook Album and a standalone album…

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The trail

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Katherine

Cougars in the area – oh joy… Sometimes you have to tighten the laces on your boots, shoulder your pack, grab your gear and head down the trail.

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Comox Marina

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Katherine

A walk along the breakwater walkway at the Comox marina

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A bit of the lake

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Katherine

Comox Lake – low water – 13 September 2014

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Comox Lake – the stumps

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Katherine

I’m not sure if it’s totally accurate to call these stumps, but that’s what they would be if they were still in the ground and not laying around on the shoreline at Comox Lake.

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Comox Lake

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Katherine

On the way to Comox Lake Bluffs Ecological Reserve Comox Lake Bluffs Ecological Reserve was established on 30 April 1996 to protect an unusual dry-site plant community in the Coastal Western Hemlock Zone. It’s an interesting area to hike in…

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Comox Lake – The forgotten forest

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Katherine

In September 2014 the water levels in Comox Lake were at some of the lowest recorded by BC Hydro in the 30 years of recorded history. When the water is this low you can really begin to see what logging … Continue reading →

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Comox Lake – fallen giants

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Katherine

A few of the stumps and roots of fallen giants that can be seen along Comox Lake – a reminder of the rich history of logging on Vancouver Island. Eventually nature will reclaim this resource and only memories will remain … Continue reading →

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