Ever wonder what to do with yourself in or near Edmonton? Edmonton offers lots of great festivals, interesting shopping, good dining and a picturesque river valley to explore and photograph. I'll take you on some of my favorite photo walks, season by season, within Edmonton or a couple hour drive thereof.
Elk Island National Park is one of my favorite places to spend a day with my hubby and my camera. It takes us less than 45 minutes from our home in the southwest corner of the city to reach the park, via the Anthony Henday. We head that direction every couple of months and always have a great walk along one of the many hiking trails. Spotting bison is almost a certainty, but finding other large mammals a little more difficult.
Last October we walked the Beaver Pond Trail, #7 on the map, in the late afternoon.
The trees had already lost their leaves, but there were plenty of great fall colors in the grasses around the ponds.
While driving through the park it's important to be on the lookout for wildlife, and to share the road with them. Bison (elk, deer, moose, coyotes) roam freely through the park. (Photo taken from within the car, with a telephoto lens. Bison shouldn't be approached.)
Astotin Lake is in the center of the park, and one of many great places for picnics. It's also a fantastic place for sunset photos.
We always have a great day at Elk Island exploring the paths season by season. What are you waiting for? Get in your car and drive!
These, and other great photos of Elk Island Park can be purchased from my store, www.windermerestudios.ca
Elk Island National Park is one of my favorite places to spend a day with my hubby and my camera. It takes us less than 45 minutes from our home in the southwest corner of the city to reach the park, via the Anthony Henday. We head that direction every couple of months and always have a great walk along one of the many hiking trails. Spotting bison is almost a certainty, but finding other large mammals a little more difficult.
Last October we walked the Beaver Pond Trail, #7 on the map, in the late afternoon.
The trees had already lost their leaves, but there were plenty of great fall colors in the grasses around the ponds.
While driving through the park it's important to be on the lookout for wildlife, and to share the road with them. Bison (elk, deer, moose, coyotes) roam freely through the park. (Photo taken from within the car, with a telephoto lens. Bison shouldn't be approached.)
Astotin Lake is in the center of the park, and one of many great places for picnics. It's also a fantastic place for sunset photos.
We always have a great day at Elk Island exploring the paths season by season. What are you waiting for? Get in your car and drive!
These, and other great photos of Elk Island Park can be purchased from my store, www.windermerestudios.ca
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