we've arrived!

with over a million people in the ottawa area, we are always surprised that no one else come to these areas... i guess your not cool unless you go to gatineau park

checking out the trail system before heading out

looks like we are headed in the right direction.

this was a good trail... very natural with hilly sections.

 
samantha trying to figure out if it's easier to see below or above the strap.

it was warm & sunny with a nice breeze... a perfect day for hiking

the vegetation has already starting fading away

king of the hill

peaceful day

did she fall asleep again!

enjoying the view

 
ribbit, ribbit!

scenary

artsy shot

poofy things!

moldy thing!

being the tree!

climbing a tree

zzzzz...

nature provided us with a snack

shhhh...can you hear that?
no? exactly.. no cars, people, planes, etc... nothing but quiet!

of course, maybe some noise would have kept samantha awake!

osprey?

this looks like a good tree so sit under

taking in the view

is it time to go again?

off we go

a natural osprey nest

centipede?

nap time again!

just because they are blue, doesn't make them blueberries!

it's been a dry summer... even the sumac look dry

a huge funky tree

the hike tired samantha out...

i bet she's is dreaming about the chickadees