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NCC Greenbelt Trail 52

NCC Greenbelt Trail 52 I had been to this area of the Greenbelt before but had never followed Trail #52 along its loop through the woods. The limited parking for the trail is at the corner of Walkley Road and … Continue reading

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Trillium Woods Trail, Kanata, Ontario

Today, was the first day of the Canadian Tulip Festival, and I was heading down to Dow’s Lake to see how the tulips in the formal display beds were doing. Before going that way, though, I decided to take a … Continue reading

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A bit of adventure on the Jock River

Early in the year, the Jock River hosts the Jock River Canoe/Kayak 2011 race. Today was not a race! Today was the first of two leisurely excursions back into the Richmond fen with the Friends of the Jock River organization. … Continue reading

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Pixley Falls – Pixley Falls State Park, NY

After a quick stop in Utica, NY to photograph a few old buildings and trains, I headed out in search of waterfalls. Pixley Falls was the first on my list.

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Green Lakes State Park, New York State

After my visit to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, I headed east to Green Lakes State Park. It looked like I might even get a bit of blue sky. After speaking to park staff they suggested that I drive … Continue reading

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Cooper Marsh

Cooper Marsh Conservation Area (Location) Visited Cooper Marsh with my birder friend, Gerhard. We were hoping to see some of the wading birds and warblers but were either too early or too late in the season for them. As usual, … Continue reading

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Tower Lookout Trail, Algonquin Park, Ontario

Tower Lookout Trail, Algonquin Park, Ontario

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Point Pelee National Park, Leamington, Ontario

The water’s edge at Point Pelee National Park is the southernmost point in mainland Canada. It is located close by Leamington, Ontario, home to the Heinz food company.

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Shirley’s Bay Trail, Nepean, Ontario

Shirley’s Bay Trail, Nepean, Ontario

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