At first we could spot one or two. Soon a whole herd emerged from the woods. While we watched and our eyes adjusted to the shapes, we were able to see several hundred bison, while we watched from the elevated observation platform in The Riding Mountain National Park. After we looked for thirty minutes or so, we drove right around the field, getting right up close and personal with about fifty large bison and many calves. At one point, several bison and calves raced across the grass field, running very quickly away from the two bulls tussling and pushing each other. These bison are huge and can run 32 miles an hour, so we were careful to stay in the car. They are impressive creatures. Eleanor would have loved seeing them so up close and personal.
Today we saw several beaver lodges and beaver dams. Magpies were abundant, those colorful noisy birds. We spotted and heard a falcon, but I don't know what type. But the best part was the reminder of why we love the northern lakes. This area was formed by glaciation and the bottom of the lakes are rock, mostly granite, so the water is clear. No mud or silt in the water means very clear water. You can see right to the bottom. I had forgotten what clear water looks like. Of course, as the lake we visited today, Clear Lake, is deep, the water is very cold, but it is beautiful.
Did you know that Manitoba has the largest per capita % of cottage ownership of any province in Canada? And did you know that Manitoba has 100,000. lakes? Amazing facts.
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