We are enjoying a few lovely sunny days following some big October
rain. The cool crisp weather makes for a
beautiful blue sky with fall leaves starting to make their changes.
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| MacArthur Island Slough |
Our first stop today is at McArthur Island Park on the north shore where
the Slough offers some nice reflections of color. The Thompson River level is low at this time of year and
offers some quiet waters for the ducks and geese to enjoy.
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| Deer Family |
While taking photos of the geese on the river, I happened to look down
and what a surprise! A
beautiful doe was munching on the leaves and then hidden behind the bush there
was a baby with her.
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| Well hidden |
We watched quietly for a while then walked away for a bit so not to
disturb them anymore. When we came back,
the doe was still out but we saw two babies nestled under the bushes nearby,
almost impossible to see. Click here and
here to see more of the park on other visits.
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| Railway bridge over South Thompson |
We then moved on to visit Riverside Park in downtown Kamloops. It is still early for all leaves to be
turning but with the ones that are, offer a pretty contrast against the blue
sky.
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| Bicycle Repair Station |
Not being bike riders, it may have been here awhile but we hadn’t
noticed this bike repair station before.
It is about the size of a golf bag but has air and fix-it helpers for
bike repairs. What a great idea for
those bikes that may need help while on the Rivers Trail.
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| Welcome to Riverside Park |
We have had some great rain this year which gives us lots of green to
enjoy at our parks. Riverside Park was developed in 1902 and has
evolved into a beautiful park in Kamloops.
Click here to see more of the park on another visit.
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| A quiet walk in the Park |
There have been some recent additions made at Riverside Park which
includes new pickle ball courts by the tennis courts, which are also still
there. Pickle ball has become a very
popular sport in Kamloops.
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| Oblix at Riverside |
Standing strong by one of the entrances to the park is this great ¾ life
size bronze bull, Oblix. He was first
put in the park in 2007 representing the ranching heritage of the area. Donated to Kamloops by the artist Joe Fafard
who sculpted him, he was recently moved to this new location in the Park.
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| North Thompson River |
There is a plaque in this tiny park on Schubert Drive along the North Thompson
River that commemorates the Schubert Family who were a part of the Overlanders
who came to the area in 1862. Shortly
after their arrival, baby Rose was born on Oct. 14, one hundred and fifty four
years ago this week.
There are several parks in the city, many of them with beautiful fall
colors at this time of year. Hopefully
we can all enjoy more sunny days to watch the changes of the season.
