Spring Snowshoe
Tracks in the snow leading to a coyote nest overlooking the river. Waves of white cresting over the hills, partridge and deer keeping an eye on us, a small cold northerly breeze, happy to be out tromping through the spring snow. Location: Lethbridge, AB Length: 3 km Companions: Tom & Troy Date: 24 March, 2024
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Dog Run Walk
My local walk, in the sun, in the mud, out of breath, on the stairs, chatting with Christine and jumping Gus along the way. Why don't I do this neighbourhood walk every day? Location: Lethbridge, AB Length: 3 km Companions: none Date: 12 March, 2024 Walk in the Snow
First snow of this winter, up in the mountains at the end of the Akamina Parkway. Snow falling straight down, quietly fluffing the ground and the burnt trees, still warm enough that streams are flowing. Location: Waterton National Park, AB Length: 3 km Companions: Tom Date: 6 January, 2024 Pavan New Year's Walk
First walk of the new year, visiting the river and the winter trees after some time away. Location: Lethbridge, AB Length: 3 km Companions: Tom Date: 1 January, 2024 Night River
It's dark by the time work ends, and it's the feast day of the Virgin of Guadalupe, and if we want to walk we have to do it in the dark, which, as it turns out, is a pleasure. Location: Lethbridge, AB Length: 3 km Companions: Troy Date: 12 December, 2023 Salt Air City Forest
A long walking day full of wonders, mostly within smell and view of the ocean, but the most beautiful part was a quiet path through the rainforest. Location: Vancouver, BC Length: 12 km Companions: Tom Date: 18 November, 2023 Walk among Rocks
The view is expansive, the golden-leaved Cottonwood trees are stunning, the hoodoos keep their secrets. Location: Writing on Stone Provincial Park Length: 4 km Companions: Heather & Daryle Date: 8 October, 2023 Gathering Walk
Collecting materials, images, ideas, perceptions...sitting in the bowl-shaped valley over the first hill beyond the hot water swamp where the spring first emerges from the ground, trying to connect to the ground, the hills, forest, grasses, sky, water, the creatures and stories that live here. Location: Boulder, Montana Length: 5 km Companions: None Date: 30 September, 2023 Pavan Equinox Walk
The hills all light and shadows, the river below, mind stilling after work. Location: Lethbridge, AB Length: 3 km Companions: Troy Date: 21 September, 2023 City Walk
Kensington, Queen West., Spadina, Dundas, Bloor. A black sculpture of a man, smoke rising from his silhouette. At her local cafe, my lovely cousin got more napkins for our tears. So many people making homes on the streets. Location: Toronto, Ontario Length: 8 km Companions: Cousin who met me for coffee along the way Date: 31 August, 2023 Laughing Falls Trail
All I can say is I want to go back, and stay longer, and walk more. Location: Yoho National Park, BC Length: 9 km Companions: Tom Date: 1 August, 2023 Lethbridge Coulees
A summer day's walk down to the river, along the shore to Fort Whoop-Up, up the hill to the museum, and across into downtown, where we must have stopped for an iced coffee. Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Length: 8 km Companions: Tom Date: 2 July, 2023 Spanish Banks Beach
The tidal flats, crows, eagles, and dogs made for a wonderful walk in the early morning. Location: Vancouver, BC Length: 3 km Companions: none Date: 16 May, 2023 Willingdon Beach Trail
The holiness of green, a rain forest trail with random historic equipment along the way. Location: Powell River, BC Length: 2 km Companions: Mia Date: 14 May, 2023 Centro Historico
A walk to and around the Zocalo, alive to the smells, sound, street life, history, beautiful buildings, the rooftop patio of the Gran Hotel, the sky. Location: Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico Length: 5 km Companions: Romany & Sheilah Date: 16 April 2023 |
Author Sandra Cowan likes to walk on trails, paths, and city streets. She is based in southern Alberta, Canada, a visitor in the land of the Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy). Collaborations with Lethbridge Walking arts collective here: lethbridgewalking.weebly.com Archives
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