is definitely the part I like most of this city, from the few things I like here. I took my baby into my favourite park today which has a pedestrian bridge across the river from where more trails spread, some of them into ravines, some of them make up the dog off leash park, some lead to the zoo, and one is so hidden it's quiet and peaceful. I found that latter one today when I was wanting to explore a ravine. The ravine was not exciting because the city had put sewer pipes into the ground last autumn and the trail still has holes in it and looks, well abused by machinery. So that other trail actually builds a connection to another park, a connection that I had suspected before because I found it odd there was not meant to be one. It's a trodden path, somewhat unofficial but then again there are staircases from two residential streets that lead down to it. It's definitely not maintained and that kind of wild touch makes it so wonderful. You finally don't walk a manicured city parks path but you don't have to get out of the city! There were some ups and downs and a few wet spots with planks and washed out parts, just how I like hikes most. Baby slept peacefully on my back. As I returned from the ravine to the trail along the river I saw a large owl! That was beautiful. It did not seem to mind me much as I could slowly move pretty close to it. I did not see the coyote that is suspected to live in the area. Next time I have to take my husband along but before baby and I got more paths to explore.
If only every city had a river valley packed with trails.
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