It was a beautiful day for hiking to the summit of Mt. Cheam, just east of Chilliwack, BC. These images were captured during our hike to the summit. It was a clear view from the summit with views in all directions. One could see Mt. Baker in the south and the Gulf Islands in the West. Harrison Lake in the North was also spectacular. The Meanderings of the Fraser River with its many side branches was an inspiring sight, even from this elevation, the size and power of the river was impressive. It was a busy day on the mountain, one large group of 30 was ahead of us and we met them at the top. I estimated that there were over 70 people up there while we were hiking! A popular hike, not too difficult and well worth the effort.

The views from Mount Woodside were particularly scenic today. The weather held off well for photography. We happened upon a number of paragliders launching themselves from the mountain. They yielded some very interesting shots with the valley below. Next, a number of images of the Chehalis River and a Beaver pond were individually worth the trip. 

These images were taken in mid spring in the local hills. Once again, the snow prevented us from attaining the full drive into the hills. We did manage to get about a kilometer further up Church Mountain. When we stopped, we went for a hike through the snowfall. Once it reached a meter in depth, we turned back. I found the mosses and greens of the Tamihi River particularly inspiring this trip. Some great shots were obtained by the river. 

These images were taken mid-winter during our trip up the local hills. We were not able to get as high as desired due to snow depth at the higher elevations. The stream showed slight increases in flow giving a fuller look to the water. Generally, it was a very pleasant day for photography, resulting in a few good shots. 

Oon owns a farm along 0 Ave in South Langley. Between the demands of farming, he has the opportunity to landscape a collection of beautiful plants and flowers. His collection comprises several hundred varieties, which bloom at different times throughout the year. This brief collection of images captures a few of the plants peaking in mid-June. He has big ambitions to grow the garden and add many more exotic specimens. I am sure that he will soon be able to charge for tours of the place. I found the selection very pleasing to the eye. On a clear day, Mount Baker forms a backdrop to many of the views of the garden. I will need to return to capture the sights with Mount Baker adding to the adventure.