Saturday was a beautiful sunny day, if still cold, and Mrs. F.G. suggested we go for a drive. She thought she remembered an interesting road 'down in the swamp'. So we headed out, aiming eventually for the only road I could remember that went through a swamp.
We didn't want to just drive the main road, so we chose the back route to Clarksburg and ended up on top of the Algonquin glacial shoreline, with a beautiful view over the bay. The large white building is a major apple storage facility.
Looking a little left we're looking out across Nottawasaga Bay, the southernmost part of Georgian Bay.
Looking a little to the right, we're looking at the ski runs of Georgian Peaks, the first of several ski clubs on the Blue Mountain.
Then it was down into the swamp; It was, as I expected, completely flooded, and the ice was still not melted.
Looking the other direction it was more ice than water. I think the river, which flows right through the middle, has a big effect on which areas melt first.
We took a closer look through the trees and there was a lone Canada Goose standing on the ice, almost hiding behind a muskrat den. Today it's another such bright sunny day\ March is living up to its reputation with lots of these bright sunny days.
A goose and a den, showing that they live through ice and snow. Love the valley views.
ReplyDeleteAnd no storms in the forecast.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing the views and really like the shadows in the 5th photograph.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
That's quite a view from the ancient shoreline. Wonder how long the skiers will be on those slopes; if they made snow during the winter there will probably still be snow there in early May.
ReplyDeleteNever take main roads unless you really have to. That's our philosophy as well.
ReplyDeleteYour snow has really taken a melting. The bit still around won’t last long.
ReplyDeleteI imagine there must be Canada geese returning to my area; I just haven't seen or heard them yet.
ReplyDeleteI so much envy the topography up your way with its high hills, jagged rock formations, sweeping vistas out over Georgian Bay and long scenic valleys.
ReplyDeleteIt is inevitable to be teased through March with warm and then cold temperatures but if we get sunshine, that just makes ALL the difference in the day, doesn't it? Enjoy! Lovely drive.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a nice day for a drive! We've been mostly cloudy the last couple of days but there is sunshine in the forecast. Love the shot of the goose!
ReplyDeleteTake care, stay well.
Nice pics....I love a good drive, esp on back roads where you can see so much.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had another sunny day to enjoy a nice ride. It looks cold there. :-)
ReplyDeletethank goodness for sunny days and back roads!! it is so odd to see just one Canadian goose, here, they cluster in hundreds!!
ReplyDeleteOne gets to learn a lot about your area while riding on your swamp roads.
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