Some late summer fun a few years ago. Since I'm my own boss I decided to give myself the afternoon off and take a drive in the country. A visit to Red Rock Coulee was long overdue...it's always a captivating and wondrous experience to walk amongst the ancient boulders. Enjoy!
A word of caution: the coulee is home to several wild animals including scorpions and rattlesnakes so keep an eye out for them during your visit. I've nearly stepped on a rattler more than once but thanks to its rattle I got out of the way in time. The rattlers blend seamlessly into the landscape and are difficult to spot so be vigilant. And, if you pick up a rock there may be a scorpion beneath it so be prepared.
All that said, Red Rock Coulee is a wonderful natural area well worth visiting. Nature is often a little more than what one bargained for...and for me, that's a good thing.
Photographed north of Etzikom Alberta on September 20, 2017.
I've heard of rattlesnakes in southern Alberta and was warned about them hiding among the hoodoos of Writing-on-Stone provincial park. But Alberta has scorpions too? Yikes!
ReplyDeleteThis is the only spot I've seen in Alberta with scorpions. They're smallish and translucent and hide underneath rocks. Pick up a rock and they quickly dash off to hide under another.
DeleteInteresting to see how the rock has split (4th image from the bottom). Looks like a giant hamburger bun! Don't think I would be visiting there because...well...rattlers AND scorpions.
ReplyDeleteOne needs to be alert when hiking about in southern Alberta.
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