Waskahegan Trail Hikes (Feed)

• Our Beardtongues July 21, 2024
  Alberta has at least twelve species of beardtongues (Pentstemon) in various colours, sizes, and range. The Slender Blue Beardtongue (Pentstemon nitidus) is a 4 to 12 inch plant that features bands of densely-packed tiny flowers bright blue in colour with a tinge of purple at the stem end. Up close, the tubular flowers look like […]
• Stoney Creek Hike full of surprises July 19, 2024
  In spite of the rain, and to the hike leader’s surprise, nine people came out to hike Stoney Creek. We met at the south access. Many had never hiked it from this point before. We found the grass lush and long, reaching the top of the legs. And it was wet. So, we all drove […]
• North Coal Lake and Source of the Blackmud July 13, 2024
  Fifteen people came out on a sunny day to hike the section of trail that runs from the boat launch of north Coal Lake, past the “source of the Blackmud”, to the high point at the start of the Cloverlawn section. The source of the Blackmud is the geological divide where water collected on the […]
• Wanisan to Meadow Shelter Hike July 5, 2024
  Fifteen people came out in very fine weather to hike the Wanisan sections of the trail into the Blackfoot Recreation Area. On the first part of the Wanisan section, we stopped at our Wanisan Stopover for a short break. Then it was on to the boardwalks that edge up against the beaver dams. The elegant […]
• Ross Creek to Partridge Hill Hike June 23, 2024
  Twelve people came out on a warm summer day to hike the leafy trail along the Ross Creek. The moment we climbed over the stile, the landowner’s horses approached the fence, riven with curiosity. The first part of the walk was along the creek, in a shady glen, over boardwalks and footbridges. The flowers in […]
• Cloverlawn Hike June 22, 2024
  Twelve people came out to hike the Cloverlawn trail, from north of Coal Lake to Mud Lake. The day started cool and windy, but it gradually warmed up. About half the time we were sheltered in the woods. For the duration of the hike we either putting on layers or taking off layers under the […]
• Pipestone Creek Spectacular June 3, 2024
  Twenty hikers came out to hike Pipestone Creek westward from the sod farm to the slope just before the bridge.  It was a perfect day in many ways…not too hot, not overgrown, free of mosquitoes, challenging enough but not difficult, and very green. For views and natural experiences, it was spectacular. Within minutes on the […]
• Miquelon Park Hike and Social May 31, 2024
  Twenty-seven members came out to Miquelon Provincial Park for our spring social and hike. For our comfort in the cool of the morning, Scott and Irene had arrived an hour early to bring wood and establish the campfire. With Scott’s skillful tending, the fire offered a cozy start to a pleasant day. We set out […]
• Pipestone Creek West Hike May 25, 2024
  From early in the morning, the weather was cold and drizzly. The forecast called for continuing light rain most of the day. As the hike leader’s car tore down the highway to the trail head, the occupants were making plans on which trails they would scout instead. Because surely, nobody was going to come out […]
• Swans arrive at Ministik May 11, 2024
  Sixteen hikers came out to hike the Ministik Bird Sanctuary to Horseshoe Lake. The weather was cool in the morning, warming in the afternoon. It stayed overcast the whole day, which made the hike very comfortable. When we got to Knull Lake, we saw a pair of trumpeter swans on the water. The birds floated […]