It was a warm but overcast day when we set out on this country road outing from the town of Sundre. 25 km west lies the small community of Bearberry which is nestled in the foothills of southwest central Alberta. A Chinook arch was present throughout the day and the sun finally made a brief appearance near the return leg of the trip. We would ride a loop along back roads while making a side trip to this tiny village. The roads were virtually absent of traffic the entire trip with the exception of the odd wandering bovine.
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Fall colors were present throughout the ride albeit mainly in shades of yellow nevertheless we couldn’t think of a better way to pass the time. With only a few more fair-weather weeks remaining, we want to take advantage of what’s in store and remain hopeful that the mild conditions continue to linger a little while longer.
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Along one of the township roads, we spotted this rustic log entryway with a charming log abode peeking out from behind it.
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This bucolic setting is somewhat reminiscent of what I remember seeing on, The Little House on the Prairie albeit on a grander scale.
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“Across the grassland, the lone tree stands as a sentinel”
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These two lovely equines anxiously trotted up to the fence and seemed more interested in the trail mix that I was snacking on at the time.
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@Chargeride - The tiny hamlet of Bearberry is named after the same shrub that grows wild in the vicinity and is loved by humans and bears alike. Not much here but if you happened to play tourist for a day or two you could….
partake in the fine cuisine and beverages at the local saloon.
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…or take in one of the social events at the community center.
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...and after a full day scanning for bears, we could put you up at this relaxing ranch style B & B!
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This rustic horse hitching rail in front of the saloon made a fine spot to rest our steeds. Unfortunately, the establishment was closed for the season.
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We came across these curious small grass mounds in a field and wondered how they came about. Anyone in the know care to enlighten me?
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