With rain threatening, but not materializing, 10 hikers set off around Mirror Lake in Camrose, to start the almost 10km hike. We took advantage of the great paved pathway system in this beautiful area, to avoid being eaten alive. With the wind’s help, we managed to do just that.
Due to all the recent rain, the various greens of the gently rolling hills are very lush and rich looking.
On the north side of the lake we were treated to the sight of two does and a very young fawn, just 25m away from us. For a few minutes, they ran around (especially the little one) and were completely unafraid.
Soon after, we saw 3 swimming pelicans, as well as many blackbirds and a few purple martins.
Then, while lunching at the ski lodge, we spotted another deer on the opposite slope. A good wildlife day!
At the hike’s conclusion several of the group stopped in the visitors’ center, and some even found their way to the ice cream vendor.
The temperature and conditions ended up being just about perfect for this long-awaited restarting of our regularly scheduled hikes.
It was great seeing everyone again. You can see all the photos in our Flickr album.
