Fifty Walks: 45

Elkwater, Alberta
A perfect summer day. The campgrounds are full, and Elkwater Lake beach is crowded. The trails weaving through the hills and valleys above the town, however, are almost empty - cool, shady, green, and quiet. There are only a few mountain bikers, red squirrels, and maybe an unseen cougar in the trees. I think about forest-bathing: it certainly feels good, peaceful, even nourishing, to be among these trees.

Location: Elkwater, Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Alberta
Length: 5 km
Companions: Tom
Date: 30 June, 2019