One of the neat things about our area is the numerous walking trails, conservation areas, streams, falls, etc. We have started in years past to explore some of these and use them as opportunities to get the girls interested in the beauty of nature.
This past Friday was one of those opportunities. It was a lovely spring day - a little chilly and partly sunny, but still nice. So we decided to do the first picnic of the year. About 15 minutes drive from our house is "Webster's Falls Conservation Area", near the town of Dundas.
We had a nice picnic near the stream (which at this time of year was more of a river!). Then we found the trail (okay - more like TONS of steps) that leads down the escarpment to the bottom of the falls.
What a wonderful experience. Almost as impressive as Niagara Falls and so much more natural and non-commercialized... and all within a short drive. And this is just the beginning. There's many more waterfalls to see... the walking trails/boardwalk along the Grindstone Trail (where the birds eat from your hands)... the creek minutes from our house... the beach at Christie Lake... and of course, many opportunities to paddle once I pick up the boat! We certainly do love being outside in the spring.
Here's a few pictures from the day....
The Falls from below.
Anyone ready to paddle?
Three Wonders of God's Creation!
The Family @ the Falls
