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Red Rock Canyon, Lost Horse & Pass Creek

July 9, 2020July 9, 2020 by Mike

Driving up to Red Rock is one thing, stopping to explore is another. There are so many places to stop on the way up that it can take an entire day to get up to Red Rock.

A stop heading to Red Rock Canyon — Lost Horse Creek

I have a few favorite places to stop. Some can be busy but if you go a few feet from the road you will seldom see another person. Each place also has its own features that makes it unique.

On the way to Red Rock the scenery is amazing

One of my favorite stops is Lost Horse Creek. It is a mini Red Rock Canyon without the people. Hundreds of people stop there everyday but few get out of their cars. It it is sheltered and very quiet.

After Lost Horse I then went up to the canyon. Red Rock is amazing but always busy. I use to enjoy coming up here in the winter when the road was open all year. It was the start to our cross country ski trails and winter camping spots.

After Red Rock it was back to my favorite stop in the park Pass Creek. My home for most of the year when I camp here in the off season. As much as the town site is beautiful I would have settled here myself if I was exploring the area.

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Red Rock Canyon – After the fire

June 20, 2020June 20, 2020 by Mike

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I wanted to get up to Red Rock Canyon as it finally opened to vehicles for the first time since the fires of 2017. So on the day it opened I was off to explore.

I can truly say it is as amazing as ever it just looks different since the fire. Things are really growing and lots of animals. I was fortunate as there where not a lot of people that were up there. You could tell that many were waiting for it to open and some had no idea what it was suppose to look like. After about an hour I had enough of the people and had to go someplace that people never stop. So I went down the road a few kilometers and found a secluded spot to pull off and have lunch. Yes most of the larger trees are gone but there is so much else to see and experience!!!!

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If you do go make sure that you are prepared. Go in the off days like during the week and try to get there early in the morning or late at night. Also please take your garbage with you. The high number of people does have an impact on the area and if you can take your garbage home it helps parks to keep it clean.

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Road trip to Police Lake and Waterton

June 20, 2020June 20, 2020 by Mike

White Turtle IV, fun to drive on road trips

I needed to get out on a road trip so I decided to head on a road trip to Police Lake then to Waterton. My plan was to do some kayaking but mainly it was just to get out of town for a while. I am starting to need some wilderness time.

A road trip is not complete in the spring or summer without seeing some Mountain Bluebirds.

It always seems to be windy down there but this day it wasn’t bad. I got to see a lot of scenery and stop in and visit some friends. It was the first trip for the White Turtle IV and gave me a chance to figure out where all my gear was to go. I have to stay organized when i am out so I can find things when I need them and with a new vehicle I have to find all the storage spots to keep me organized.

The day turned out a lot better then I thought it would. Lots to see and take pictures of and a nice drive.

I think I found spots for most of my gear as well.

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Jensen Reservoir a day trip

May 27, 2020May 27, 2020 by Mike

Took the White Turtle II out for a road trip to do some photography and enjoy the day at Jensen Reservoir. It was a breezy day but in southern Alberta that is not unheard of! Was a nice day for a drive and to do some pictures. Also gave me a chance to test some video equipment. I am waiting for the arrival of a shotgun mic so I can cut out some more wind noise and enhance the nature sounds but the cameras that I use do a pretty good job of that as long as the wind is not to strong.

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A short drive from Lethbridge this is a popular area for fishing and has some really nice landscapes. A great view of the mountains, especially Chief and the Milk River Ridge.

Looking into the valley at Jensen Reservoir

Not a lot of wildlife but depending on the time of year you may see a large number of birds as this seems to be on a major migration route. Can be windy and in the winter very cold as the winds blow in from the mountains.

Jensen Reservoir a visitor — A curious visitor

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A productive drive

May 3, 2020May 3, 2020 by Mike

Went on a drive the other day and it turned out to be a very productive drive!!

A friend was telling me about a pond he found. I went for a drive and was not impressed at the birds there till I was just about ready to leave. In the past I have driven for 2 hours to find them and here was a flock just minutes from my studio.

I took the White Turtle III on this drive, mostly because my daily vehicle is in the shop. I LOVE the White Turtle as when I was shooting I got hungry so I walked into the back and grabbed a drink and a snack! Nice not having to stop for food or for drinks!!!

White-faced ibis

May 1, 2020

Sigma 150-600, Canon 70D