July Hikes in Alberta - wildflowers, water and trees! (many pics!)

[Catty1]

First - Troll Falls, in what we call 'the Kananaskis' . Some flowers I don't know the names of, so would appreciate input. It would also be interesting to know if these flowers are called by other names where you live.

Dogwood - provincial flower of BC (you thought it was that OTHER plant, right? )


Indian Paintbrush


MYSTERY flower - name?


Wild Iris


Wild Rose - provincial flower of Alberta. There are two, the 'Rosa woodsii' and the 'Rosa acicularis'; the latter is the emblem...but darned if I can find a difference!


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[Catty1]

Little bell-like flowers - name?


Lacey one - name?


Troll Falls:










Scene from trail


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[Catty1]

Fullerton Loop, Kananaskis, July 26


Fireweed



Lacey one, name?



Brown-eyed Susan...Somehow the tattered flower and its butterfly made a sweet pair...


Mushroom 1 - two views



Mushroom 2 - the whole of my hand would cover this...big one!



Queen Anne's Lace???



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[Catty1]

Bluebell - top view


More Indian Paintbrushes - they are striking!



Wild Onions?


Tiger Lily - provincial flower of Saskatchewan




Field of Everything


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[Catty1]

Tired 10-yr-old Peanut - she and doggy friend Pessa ( a rescue from Mexico, 3 yrs old) came on the 2+ hr hike. Both were given frequent water and rest breaks - but Peanut was SO happy to lie in Mom's arms at the end!


Elbow River:

[phesina]

What lovely photos, and what beautiful scenery and flowers! Thank you, Candace.

Is the plant with the bell-like flowers a Lily of the Valley?