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Sunday, October 17, 2010

A Bush Ride in the North !





I recently went with my son for a long long ride in the bush on his ATV,to Bow and Arrow Lake,and we drove all the way to Silvia Chutes, what a sight I wish I could have had a closer look but I was scared to ,its very steep .
2 creeks run into each other and down a narrow rock tunnel to form the chutes its so beautiful there
I could of stood there all day just listening to the water rushing by ....
I packed a little picnic and we eat it right there beside the water all while watching for bears... yikes... apparently they like turkey sandwiches too ... haha !

Here I am at Silvia Chutes,dressed in orange its hunting season up here and in the bush you must wear at least 400 square inches of orange its the law, I also had an orange helmet to wear that isin't in the picture. This gives you an idea how high up we were.

We saw lots of partridge, we only shoot with a camera, this little guy was holding so still trying so hard to blend in with the scenery.
Saw lots of moose fresh tracks from the early morning, we could see it was a cow moose with her calf walking along..

We spotted a hawk but it was quite far and quite fast , it was going in circles maybe it had spotted its lunch ?


These rocks are very special as many of you southerners may never get to see something like this is called "glacial erratic," a rock carried a distance from its origin by a glacier and then deposited when the glacier melts.( I told you I lived up north this proves it)

A new bridge in the middle of nowhere...






This lake is called Whitefish Lake and it was such a gorgeous scene with the clouds reflecting in the water which was as smooth as glass.Pretty up here !
That my friends was my ride in the northern country !

22 comments:

Lois Evensen said...

Oooh, what a pretty place! All of the images are great. The last two images are spectacular!

JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes) said...

A lovely ride and gorgeous photos - that lake is spectacular.

Lib said...

How wonderful to spend time with your DS!!!!!
Beautiful pix. Thanks for sharing!
Hope you have a great wk.
Hugs&Blessins',Lib

Oklahoma Granny said...

Your photos just took my breath away! And your hair looks terrific. When I wear my helmet I hate having to take it off because my hair is sure to be flat to my head.

The Quintessential Magpie said...

What fabulous shots! I loved seeing this SO much, and it looks like you had a wonderful day. Thanks for takig us along with you...

XO,

Sheila :-)

Dolores said...

Wow, your ride in the northern country is absolutely amazing and beautiful.

Thoughts of bears would scare me a bit, but I'm with you on wanting to hang around and enjoy all this work of God.....

Beautiful!!!!!
Hugs,

Anonymous said...

Beautiful pictures! Beautiful area, looks like fun to go exploring up there. Yes, you are North...let's see, glacial rock and moose and the "eh" is a giveaway. The one time I saw rock like that was in Alaska. But my guess, is you don't live in Alaska, just a neighbor.

Liz

Linda said...

What a wonderful day and such beautiful spots to visit. I loved all the pictures and the two pictures of Whitefish Lake were awesome...Diane, you looked great on the ATV...it looks like so much fun to ride, I'd love to try it some day....hugs, Linda

Needled Mom said...

Wow...what gorgeous pictures!!! That Whitefish lake looks amazing.

I can see why they would want you wearing lots of orange with hunting season. You certainly enjoyed seeing lots of wildlife. It looks like it was a really fun day out and about.

Mountain Mama said...

How wonderful to have some time with your son. The lake pictures are outstanding. What a beautiful place!! Glad you had such a nice time.

SmilingSally said...

Oh, Diane, those final two pictures have me gasping aloud. How GORGEOUS!

It looks as if your picnic with your son proved to be a good time.

Brenda said...

Your pictures of the North country are awesome!!

Brenda Pruitt said...

What beautiful and scenic photos! Your hair looks so pretty, Diane. Mine hasn't looked that lustrous in ages.
Brenda

Julie Harward said...

Sounds like a perfect day to me...I get so renewed being out in nature..I feel so close to God and the clear air sure can clear my head! ;D

Grandma Yellow Hair said...

Honey these pictures are just to wonderful. You need to frame them.
What a wonderful day for you to enjoy with your son. Glad you went and got out. You are one brave lady riding all the way on the ATV. lol
Great pictures of you too.
Would love to take a day like this especially with a son and to see such beauty would be a blessing
Love this post and you
Maggie

BetteJo said...

Lovely day too! You lots of sunshine which is always wonderful. And so nice to spend time with your son like that. Pics are great too!

Attic Clutter said...

Hi Diane(:) Love it and the cute pics of your smiling face are just perfect(:)
hugs,Patty

Grandma Yellow Hair said...

Just been thinking about you today honey and wondering how you are doing?
Hope your doing okay and everything and your family are alright.
Let me know how you are
Love
Maggie

Attic Clutter said...

Hi Diane..
Been a while -how are ya(:)
hugs,Patty

PEACHES said...

What a beautiful place! And a great excuse to wear plenty of orange, haha!

tea time and roses said...

Wow, I can imagine just how much fun you had! Your photos are gorgeous!! Beautiful post indeed.

Smiles♥

Beverly

Denise said...

How are you? It has been a while since I was out and about in the blog. I think of you often... Such changes in our lives this past summer. I am trying to look forward and find what the new season of my life will bring..... Praying that your are looking forward..... I love the pictures...Such beauty!