Stella Cormier

Twelve people came out to hike the Gwynne section of the Waskahegan Trail, under a beautiful October sky.

When we arrived, the group was huddled in the woods, taking shelter from the chilly wind. It’s time to put on the extra layer.

Along the way we were greeted by at least fifty? curious llamas. We are still trying to figure out the difference between llamas and alpacas (it’s the ears, I say). Our hike leader, John, did a great job keeping us moving, which meant bringing us out of the spell of these captivating creatures.

Here is the special marker we put up to honour long-time member and volunteer, Oscar Zawalsky.

Thanks to John for scouting and leading the hike, to the trail maintenance volunteers for their fine work, and to the landowners for their continuing permission. You can find all the photos on Flickr.

Where we’re going next.

It was another short-sleeve shirt day in the last week of summer, a perfect day for a hike. Twelve people came out to Miquelon Provincial Park to walk some favourite trails.

At one of our stops we spotted a cute little baby snake … but when I looked at my photos later, I discovered I was standing pretty much over a rather long mama snake.

Thanks to Irene for scouting and leading the hike and to Alberta Parks for maintaining this great park. You can find more photos on Flickr.

Where we’re going next.