tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041437999194031830.post3296953766677959997..comments2023-05-20T04:17:12.313-07:00Comments on My life with the critters: Grace Road Park in springJeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08231007979360748217noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041437999194031830.post-17613397219540322362013-04-22T12:49:14.826-07:002013-04-22T12:49:14.826-07:00Else, we took the Cranko Rd entrance which is pave...Else, we took the Cranko Rd entrance which is paved to the point where you start walking - and other than one large mud puddle, the trek down to the river was fine.<br />I think the yellow gates on the other (Grace Rd) entrance were open this time, but we didn't check it out. Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08231007979360748217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041437999194031830.post-83333021018413756692013-04-22T11:41:31.893-07:002013-04-22T11:41:31.893-07:00Beautiful pictures Jean. Definately time to pay G...Beautiful pictures Jean. Definately time to pay Grace Park another visit.<br />Is the road in any better?<br /><br />ElseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041437999194031830.post-67041308562785716652013-04-19T16:13:12.027-07:002013-04-19T16:13:12.027-07:00Anonymous - there is a bit of an angle to the wate...Anonymous - there is a bit of an angle to the waterfall, as there are two huge, smooth slabs of rock at slightly adjacent angles. The water rolls over one then takes a slight turn as it cascades over the other. Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08231007979360748217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041437999194031830.post-51572095263725452852013-04-19T16:12:01.797-07:002013-04-19T16:12:01.797-07:00GLP, I've lived, hiked, backpacked, and camped...GLP, I've lived, hiked, backpacked, and camped in BC since I was five years old, and although I've seen many bears I've never met one who wasn't more afraid of me than I was of him. As long as you are making a noise as you walk the trail (and walk back the way you came if you see a little cub), they are not usually a threat. They much prefer to run away from danger than to attack it. They ARE a problem in areas of some cities where development has encroached on their territory and where people leave garbage out so often that the bears become unafraid of people. They have even been known to climb in windows to get to food on the counter!<br />I'm actually more afraid of cougars, who move silently through the tree tops and are predators, pouncing on small moving targets like dogs and kids. Fortunately, they are much less common and I have yet to see one here, though others have.<br />As for the dogs, both Sadie B and Eddie have excellent recall and we always keep them within sight (Mitzi is always on leash as she has no recall and eagles could carry her off). Whenever I see fresh bear poop, I do leash Eddie up, though - the biggest danger of hiking with dogs in bear country is that the unleashed dog will chase the bear, and the bear will turn around and chase the dog who comes running right back its owner, bear in tow.<br />Bears can run very fast, and it's always best to have them running AWAY from you!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08231007979360748217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041437999194031830.post-77922868953796701542013-04-19T15:25:20.475-07:002013-04-19T15:25:20.475-07:00Methinks some doggies had a hose down after. I can...Methinks some doggies had a hose down after. I can't believe how nonchalant you are about traipsing around in bear country. I get the loud conversation but do the dogs ever run off after a scent?georgia little peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388133043071314431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041437999194031830.post-46495361015217683032013-04-19T09:52:56.558-07:002013-04-19T09:52:56.558-07:00Jean, thank you for highlighting another beautiful...Jean, thank you for highlighting another beautiful place to explore on the Island. After your advice about Kinsol Trestle, I think that Grace Road Park should be the next road trip.<br />That waterfall is so unusual. I don't know if it is just the camera angle but it looks like it turns at a right angle as it flows down the hill. And the rocks under the water look like many tiny slab steps. Unique!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com