Backcountry Beauty

Yesterday was Canada Day and we chose to celebrate by leaving the city and heading to the hills,
 
I am always refreshed by time spent in the outdoors.

to enjoy the most beautiful day in Nature, hiking.  There were views to be enjoyed, tranquility to be savoured and the over riding joy of simply being with loved ones.

Just prior to this photo, our oldest son (jokester that he is), spread his arms wide and began running across the meadow, teasing me with the lyrics from the Sound of Music.  Of course in about 2 seconds, he then burst into laughter!
 
Never one to miss an opportunity, I schlep along beyond, wielding my camera.  I captured shots of my menfolk walking across fallen logs to cross creeks and candid shots of their smiling faces making the most of a much needed day away from it all. Oh, and there were pictures taken of wildflowers. 

Indian Paintbrush
 
Check out these blooming beauties...

Wild Columbine
 
 tucked along wooded trails
 
Wild Violets
 
 or in meadows between.
 
Wild daisies
 
I can't think of a better way to celebrate the day and the wonderful country I get to call home. 
 I hope all my fellow Canadians enjoyed a joyous day!
 
 

Comments

  1. Looks beautiful Katherine! Happy Canada Day to you!

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  2. Now, that was a day with my name on it!! So glad you got out and enjoyed nature at it's best. What gorgeous scenery. I took advantage of the beautiful weather during the weekend, but stayed home for a quiet Canada Day.

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  3. Beautiful photos of a beautiful day. We live in such a great country. Love the Sound of Music story.

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  4. Reminds me of The Alps! I would've been belting out, 'the hills are alive ...' too! So happy to read you had a great family day :)

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  5. Happy Canada Day to you! The bursting out into the Sound of Music lyrics gave me a chuckle!

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  6. Looks like you and your " boys"had a very nice Canada day!
    Always nice to come out in the nature!
    Kram//Maja

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  7. what a beautiful spot to go to celebrate your country........

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  8. Beautiful pictures - I love the Sound of Music story, heehee! That sounds like something I would do do my kids, actually, lol! We didn't do much of anything yesterday - the son that moved out, came here for supper so the whole family was together - that made it a great day for me!

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  9. so True K, we are very fortunate to live in a country that is so vast, picturesque at best and filled with colour....gorgeous shots

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  10. What beautiful photographs! It looks like you had a wonderful time!

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  11. Hi!!! Very beautiful and peaceful!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

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  12. Living in the most flat country on earth (I guess) I always love to see pictures of mountain landscapes. It’s so beautiful where you live!

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  13. Spectacular scenery and definitely a great way to spend the day.

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  14. Thanks for taking us along on your hike.

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