As soon as I learned this month's photo blogging challenge theme was "Oh the Places You've Been", I thought of the children's book "The Places You'll Go". Since everywhere we went this month was pretty close to home, what better way to liven things up than with a tip of the hat to Dr. Seuss...
Despite its official arrival almost four weeks ago, signs of spring remain elusive. But for careful observers, there are compelling clues that spring is creeping over the Calgary landscape: fluffy catkins, pale green leaves poking through, patches of open water on Glenmore Reservoir, and prairie crocus blossoms - the most convincing sign of spring!
While the golden larch are a major fall attraction in the Rocky Mountain Parks west of Calgary, those unable to make the drive west (or who want to avoid the 8500 vehicles parked on the road to Moraine Lake every Saturday and Sunday during larch season), there are lots of spots to enjoy beautiful fall …