Tuesday, October 2, 2012

fall...

 The transition from summer to winter.  We call it fall.


It's a beautiful time of the year...especially this year...it seems.  God takes His paintbrush and recolours everything.


The nearby Cheam Wetlands Park is a lovely place to walk on a fall evening...


...as the sun is setting.  There isn't much evening left these days...as the sun slips away a little earlier every day.


On Sunday we visited Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park near Hope...a 35 minute drive from 'my front porch'.


We walked along a trail that was once part of the Kettle Valley Railroad... and is now part of the Trans Canada Trail system, and also a provincial park.  It meanders along the Coquihalla River and leads to the famous tunnels...that bring many tourists to the area every summer.


We were here six months ago...and trudged through snow at that time.  It looks quite different in fall!


Since we have had next-to-no rain on the west coast for the past two months, the river was at it's lowest level.


The salmon were lined up in the pools...waiting for the water to rise so they could carry on upstream. 
 

It was the perfect place to spend the last Sunday afternoon in September! 


No need to build an inukshuk this time...since someone else had already thought of that.  We enjoyed a picnic supper in the park...likely our last picnic of the season.


As we left...we drove by Kawkawa Lake...looking quite lovely bathed in the late afternoon sun.

Fall.  I like it!



Have a wonderful day!
 


20 comments:

  1. wow, the water sure is clear. gorgeous views. really enjoyed the hike with you. so lovely. (:

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  2. Absolutely tremendous views, Judy! What a walk that must have been.

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  3. It's my favourite season - and you illustrate it so beautifully. That first photo is exceptional! I love to go along on your walks - and then a picnic - well, that just made it very special!

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  4. Your photo's are beautiful Judy, I was transported right there with you. You are right Fall, or as we call it Autumn, is a lovely time of the year.

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  5. So so beautiful Judy! Wow, would you look at all those salmon! We really are having a great beginning to fall.

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  6. Spectacular pictures Judy! These are places we also like to visit. Dairymary

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  7. Beautiful pictures Judy!! I love Fall and even though I always wish I lived in a warm climate by the sea somewhere, I would surely miss this season! There's nothing quite like Fall!

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  8. I like it, too! Beautiful pictures! A nice place to spend the day!

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  9. I like it too....It reminds me that we are finished working hard, harvesting, and ready to hibernate with a good book or some knitting needles or traveling some place where it's warm.
    Beautiful photos.

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  10. I love fall, too, especially when the sun is shining. It has been so unusually sunny this season here, as well. That picture of the salmon lined up is amazing. And your first picture looks like a painting! Beautiful. I am so glad you take your camera with you on your walks. I feel like I get to go along, too.

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  11. Such beautiful photos, Judy, and such beautiful country. You really do live in a beautiful part of the province. xoxo Carol

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  12. Your live in such a beautiful area, Judy! I loved the photo of the salmon lined up in a row. I hope you get some significant rain there soon, so they continue their journey!

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  13. It's almost like going on a mini-walk with you just looking at these photos. So gorgeous.

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  14. Wow! These photos are so gorgeous Judy. Thanks for sharing this beautiful part of Canada with us. Those salmon lined up are amazing. Stunning scenery!

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  15. So beautiful, Judy. thank you for reminding us to take time to enjoy what is around us. Fall truly is a season to celebrate... just for what it is.

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  16. love this post
    because your article is very interesting to read

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  17. nice post ..
    really very nice your post

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  18. Hey, I know the people walking on the path!

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