Another walk in the woods

This week we went on another walk in the woods, this time up the hiking trail at the Hiawatha Highlands. It's difficult to hike up steep inclines with a 25lb toddler strapped to your back (especially one who's determined to see what's at the bottom of the ravines). But, we made it back in one piece. We saw some strange signs too - a tree torn to little bitty bits, a really nice tree break, and an 'x' marker way up in the trees. I wish I knew what did all these things out there - or rather, that I could SEE what did all these things. ;)

After leaving Hiawatha (after only a very short hike) we took a drive West, out to Gros Cap. It's not a very big stretch for picture taking, but when the planets align, some of the best shots of the Canadian Shield can be had.
Of course, due in large part to its isolation, there is a lot of graffiti out there. But most of it makes for even better photo opportunities. Maybe it's the juxtaposition between nature and such blatant human presence, but some of my all time favorite shots are of the defilement at Gros Cap.And finally, it's been just about 2 years since I took this shot. Happy anniversary baby. I miss Vermont. Perhaps we can return one day, and bring the kids to this sasquatch infested haven.