A few of us spent several hours hiking at the Nature Conservancy land near Bragg Creek yesterday. This was our first time there. This hike was faster-paced walking than I am used to - our botanizing trips tend to be slower, but of course the wildflowers are over now. Though there really wasn't anything to photograph, we did see two or three clumps of these wonderful little shrooms - which, needless to say, made my day : ) After the hike, we all collapsed for coffee at the Cinnamon Spoon in Bragg Creek - always a treat (thanks, Aileen, for "making sure" this happened!). A few of us stopped in at a beautiful wildlife photography store/Gallery next door but one to the Cinnamon Spoon. If you are ever in Bragg Creek, do call in and stand in awe at the walls covered in incredible images. The owners are Bob and Candy Cook - wildlife lovers and photographers.

www.brandedvisuals.com/

Lol, now that summer is over and fall has arrived, we are having the hottest day of the year!