The area I photographed on the last post is called the Bower Woods. Mr. Bower gave it to the city for a park. The land had been used for cattle. Most of the trails were those that Mr. Bower made and used for his farming operation. When the city developed the park they put in one main trail that cut through the area. However all the other trails are still there.
The other day the photos were from the north part of the park . Today's photos will be from the southern section.
This is my favorite area to photograph. You've seen summer and winter photos before. There are always more good photos in this area.
Such a beautiful trail there for a lovely wintry walk.
ReplyDeleteThere are many trails through the woods that the farmer used in his operations.
DeleteYou are fortunate to live so close to a lovely wooded area like that! I would love to be able to walk in an area like that every day!
ReplyDeleteVery fortunate as that isn't happening anymore.
DeleteI love your photos, especially the snowy trail through the woods. Keep well. Have a safe week ahead.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm pretty careful these days. However , I have to get a few groceries tomorrow morning.
DeleteBeautiful photos. Your blue sky and snow have cheered me up from my grey sky and rain.
ReplyDeleteI sometimes forget that our skies are bluer than in other places.
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. It is great to hear that land was donated to the city for a park. The forest and trail looks beautiful. A lovely place to walk and bird. Take care, have a happy new week!
Thanks. I don't get to spend enough time there.
DeleteNice those winter pictures, here we only see rains, nor snow yet.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I don't like winter rain either.
DeleteLovely with the snow! I enjoy walking in the snow when it's mild. It is so enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteHey , try walking in snow when it's cold. The crunch in the snow is pleasant.
DeleteLove those roads through the trees such as this one. Great place for a ramble even in the snow.
ReplyDeleteRamble is a good word to describe what goes on.
DeleteI just pulled up Red Deer on Google Maps. You are lucky to be just a couple of blocks from Bower Woods. I always enjoy the pictures you take on the trails. That second picture ... isn't that Spencer Street? The more I see on Hiawatha House the more I like Red Deer. :-) Have a good week ahead Red.
ReplyDeleteThe street is not Spencer . I'm not rich enough to live on that street. I was very lucky to land in Red Deer when I was looking for a job.
DeleteIt is a nice area. I especially like seeing all that blue sky.
ReplyDeleteYes, I was lucky to move here.
DeleteNice photos. Brrr ... now I have to go put o a sweater!
ReplyDeleteOh come on. You'd enjoy this if you were here and walking.
DeleteI hope that our friendly eighty year old blog host does not fall on his ass after slipping on one of those wintry paths!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful winter shots, Red. Reminds me of Alaska.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteAll that snow looks delightful!
ReplyDelete...and I know you like snow!
DeleteThe snowy woods and trails are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWe had a fresh snow fall so it was at it's best.
DeleteAnother post with photos to love from whom else but you, Red! I also love the post’s title because it is the opening line of the musical piece. called “The Teddy Bears’ Picnic” !!
ReplyDeleteYes, and if you've had kids you will remember the Teddy Bear's picnic.
ReplyDeleteSnowy!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the history of Bower Woods. Thanks for sharing that. Such a pretty area, especially with the snow on the ground.
ReplyDeleteThat's so beautiful. How wonderful of Mr. Bower to give his woods for posterity.
ReplyDeleteI think it is a wonderful legacy to be able to leave something that will stand in your memory long after you've shuffled off this mortal coil. Mr. Bower's name will be spoken forever.
ReplyDeleteDid you hear that Alex Trebek gifted Los Angeles with a gift of 62 acres which has become a park?