Photo Series by Andy Goodson
*Whip crack*
A few days after my trip to Prince Albert National Park some friends and I made our way to Duck Mountain for our annual trip planning meeting, which devolves into Tetris pretty quick. This year was no different, but we did manage to go on a day trip to Little Boggy Creek to check out the spring thaw.
View from the Valley
View from the east ridge of Little Boggy Creek Valley, across from the Duck Mountain ski area.
"Smokey" woods — the grey canopy of nude trembling aspen (poplar) trees
"Help me I'm in fractal Hell"
After the meeting, I was alone for a few days until Teisha came out to visit. We then took a trip to the Manitoba-side of the Duck Mountains to check out some of the trails.
We started at the Copernicus Hill trail loop, which culminated rather quickly at a picnic site with a lookout tower. The view from the hill was mostly obstructed by trees so we decided to continue hiking on a path away from the loop, just to see where it would take us.
Copernicus Hill Trail to Glad Lake, Manitoba
A day-hike at Duck Mountain Prov. Park, Manitoba in springtime was quiet, secluded and magnificently insect-free. Take it in, folks.
Taking a break at Glad Lake
The path crossed a road and led us to Glad Lake, where fallen trees made the hike a more familiar challenge. But the cool temperature and peacefulness at the park was all we could ask for. Besides, I needed some exercise.
"'Cause they're soft, like a kitty."