Flooded Creek - November 24, 2013

I had not hiked middle McIntyre for a few days because of cold weather, but on my hike today, saw there has been a mass flooding over the bridge closest to the College, and also the area surrounding the bridge by the Pump House.  There is a lot of broken ice, and the water is still fairly high.  The red marks show how far the flooding and ice extend.

What a Difference a Day Makes!

Each day brings new opportunities to enjoy and take pictures of the changing scenery, as winter moves into the Middle McIntyre Creek area.  The following two photos were taken one day apart, and you can see the difference in the stream as it heads towards the little bridge nearest the Yukon College.

November 10, 2013 

 

 

 

 

 

November 11, 2013

 

 

 

 The water forms some interesting sculptures as it freezes over the grasses, logs, and branches along the edges of the Creek.  Use your imagination on the following photo, and you can see some of the creatures that make their home in the McIntyre Creek area.

Natures ice sculpture - bird, fish, weasel, and what else can you see?

Website Update

Check out the updated website at http://friendsofmcintyrecreek.org.  You can download the newly created trail guides  in pdf format.  The new trail information signs are also available to view.  Check it out, and please try out the trails using the guides. We would be happy to get your comments for improvements to the guides, and of course, any other comments you may have. Just send an email to friendsofmcintyre@gmail.com.

With the assistance of people who hike/run/cycle the trails, four summer students walked the trails, and created the maps and descriptions. We hope these guides will encourage people to try some of the trails in the area that they may not have traveled previously.

But please travel cautiously, as with the skiff of snow over the previously melted snow, there are some very treacherous patches, which may not be visible until you step on them and start to slide.

"Happy trails to you" (from Roy Rogers theme song "Happy trails to you, until we meet again".