Bruce Trail Pics (October)

A few pics from our hikes on the Bruce Trail this October:

Northern Leopard Frog (Short Hills Provincial Park)

Wild grapes (Short Hills Provincial Park)

Niagara Conifers are rare but there are a few stands and even old growth hemlock in Short Hills

Sam hiking with the Bruce Trail Niagara Club at the annual meeting

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