On Saturday, six Pathfinders signed up for a Bruce Trail Conservancy hike with Ruth in Grimsby Beach to see the 'Painted Ladies' and learn a bit about the area, it's start as a Methodist camp in the 1850's to amusement park in the early 1900's to quiet cottage neighbourhood from local historian, John.
Can you spot the Pathfinders?
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| Just one of the many brightly painted gingerbread cottages |
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| There were lots of quirky decorations and beautiful gardens |
It was another warm one with temperatures in the mid 20's feeling like low 30's!!
Twelve hikers joined Nancy on this extra long Bronte Creek hike.
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| Made it to the top of the hill and still smiling |
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| One of many hydration breaks |
Even though we're in a heat wave, nine courageous hikers came out for the first of our summer hikes. Most bailed after the first half, once we had established that the ice cream shops were closed and not due to open until 11 or 12. Temperatures were in the low 30's, feeling like mid 40's.
One of several hydration breaks
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| On the trail |
Four hikers joined Brian on this warm summer day. With pants tucked inside socks and lots of bug spray we set off on our adventure.
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| Posing in front of Terrace Creek Falls |
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| Cooling down |
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| The Swayze Falls viewing platform from 12-Mile Creek |
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| Cooling down again...it was a really hot day!!! |
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| Clockwise from top left....turtle eggs, nipplewort, wild basil, black raspberries (we were a bit early for foraging), bottlebrush grass, annual fleebane |
Thankfully, no one picked up a tick today, although Donna said they were bad down in the Magic Kingdom.
