While most of the country is blanketed in snow. We see the snowline in the mountains receding. Way off in the distance Little White mountain reminds us that the mountain passes remain winter driving conditions.
The apple orchards are pruned and waiting for the warmth of the sun, spring rains and then they will then burst with flowers.
The apple orchards are pruned and waiting for the warmth of the sun, spring rains and then they will then burst with flowers.
Oregon grape shrubs show off their burgundy and dark green leaves. Later in the summer they produce deep blue berries.
In early spring they stand out against the grey grasses.
In early spring they stand out against the grey grasses.
As I climb the backside of Mission Hill the buds on the Saskatoon bushes are just about ready to burst open!
All they need is a couple of warm days.
All they need is a couple of warm days.
Created
with
such
perfection....
So tiny...
drops of yellow...
here and there
dotting the ground
The deer tracks that lead me off the main trail
to where I should not have gone.....
to where I should not have gone.....
Ring, Ring,Ring..The bells
of
Mission Hill Winery
ringing 6pm....
Time to head down before
the sun goes down.
My hiking partner today....
She goes everywhere I go....
