Spring on Kootenay Plains

The flood plain of the North Saskatchewan River (Kootenay Plains) before it becomes Abraham Lake was a sea of spring green in early May.

Spring green on Kootenay Plains just off the David Thompson Highway.

Spring green on Kootenay Plains just off the David Thompson Highway.

Spring green on Kootenay Plains just off the David Thompson Highway.

Spring green on Kootenay Plains just off the David Thompson Highway.

But there were also signs of spring on the edges of the canyon below Siffleur Falls.

Geology and Geomorphology in the canyon below Siffleur Falls.

Geology and Geomorphology in the canyon below Siffleur Falls.

And orchids again!

A hurried shot of orchids on the trail to Siffleur Falls.

A hurried shot of orchids on the trail to Siffleur Falls.