St. Johns Conservation Area

In between our paddling excursions there are a ton of things to do outdoors here in Niagara,  Today we went for a leisurely hike through the St. Johns Conservation Area.  It was a beautiful day, like the baby bear said, not too hot, not too cold, just right.

There were not a lot of people out hiking this afternoon when we were there.  What struck me the most was the 'quietness' of the forest.  This site is an area of old growth forest with tall trees and a beautiful canopy.  The solitude was not broken by any bird's song, which was disappointing - only the chatter of the odd chipmunk.  We were really hoping for more wildlife. 

 

Saw all manner of trees: triple trunks, quadruple trunks, joined at the hip and tipped over trees.

  

This is about all the wildlife we saw today - it mattered not - the day was exquisite!

It brings your soul a step back towards where it belongs...