A Garry Oak tree can live as long as 400 years. I think this one must have a storied past. And it looks like it might be reaching retirement age.
Winter Salt Spring Splendor
This somewhat unofficial trail—and by unofficial I mean it’s not marked and you have to hunt for it—is at the very end of Isabella Point Road then left to the end of Maxam Road. And, if you live on the north end of the island (what we used to call 537) you better pack a lunch for the roadtrip there. On the plus side, Cameron and I saw no one, heard only the stream nearby and the soft landing of light rain. The winter wetness illuminated the green of the moss of Mount Tuam Ecological Reserve…
p.s.
the high school singer featured on this recent post is in grade nine
the high school singer featured on this recent post is in grade nine
Monday
So, how was your Monday?
First Light Breaks through Morning Fog
First light breaks through morning fog on a Salt Spring Island mountain trail. Winter in the Gulf Islands…
Along the Trail
These hardy quartz faces seem to be emerging from the bordering softer rock on Lassie’s Trail near the summit (see this previous post about hiking Mount Erskine).
The fir needles scattered with wild abandon remind me what mat inside our front door looks like after a hike this time of year.
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