One of our favorites is the Deer Trail circle route. While we normally take in the fall colours, springtime is just as spectacular.
We stopped to check out the Little White River and not surprisingly the first words out of John's mouth was "I should've brought my kayak!"
Seeing the rapids below, he began to drool. He once again reminded me how much he regretted not bringing his kayak, but that he'd be sure to mention it to Grant, Jim, Sue, Ron, June, Rae, Jean-Guy...well, you get the idea. He's gonna tell EVERYONE!
Because our trip was spur of the moment we didn't think to bring lawn chairs, so the van did double duty during our lunch break. The first thing we noticed was the absolute peace and serenity. John soaked up a few rays, while I enjoyed the bug-free outdoors.
I also took a short video of our view. There's absolutely NOTHING happening here, but that's the point. Listen to the rush of the water. I'd hoped to capture the rap-tap-tap of a Pileated woodpecker in the background, but he refused to cooperate while I filmed this. Just the same, it was a relaxing lunch spot.
Next we stopped at the one-lane bridge that travels over the Little White. Check out the impressive rock cliffs in the background. (John's standing in the middle of the bridge to give you some idea of scale.)
Here's another example of rock cliffs next to the highway.
I literally shouted for John to pull over when I spotted this waterfall next to the road. The rocks glistened in the sun...and it's Mother Nature at her best! Come July this waterfall will be all but a memory.
Our next stop: Constance Lake, home of many cottages and still frozen. Shiver.
Just north of Iron Bridge the forest and Canadian Shield gives way to farmland. I literally shouted for John to pull over because I just HAD to snap a photo of the zigzag snow patterns on the field. Sorry. Can't help myself. Must be a lingering result of those four years I spent at art college back in the late '60s and '70s.
Further west is a look out over the Little White. I love this shot John took of the trees stranded on the rocks.
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