Brown Lowery Provincial Park Hike
Wednesday, 2025 June 11th
On Wednesday, June 11th, six members joined me for a hike at Brown Lowery Provincial Park. While Calgary was under hazy skies due to recent forest fires, the skies near Millarville remained bright and clear.
As we made our way along the trails, we encountered a variety of wildflowers that we hadn't seen on previous hikes. One member of our group had an app that could instantly identify wildflowers, mushrooms, and even insects—just by taking a snapshot. There’s also a similar app for identifying birds in real-time.
During the final stretch of our hike on Chickadee Trail, we suddenly stopped in our tracks upon hearing a distinct sound from the bushes. After a moment of listening, we realized we had startled a bear—and in response, it grunted at us. Without hesitation, we picked up the pace and headed toward the trailhead, choosing to enjoy our lunch rather than risk becoming the bear’s lunch!
All in all it was a great day for a hike.
Submitted by Lori.