Woodend Conservation Area - October 14

While in Niagara Falls this past Saturday Oct 14th, I really had an aching in my heart to get out to the woods, to get some fresh air for myself, and maybe grab some fall colours at the same time.
After my shoot at the Chippawa Arena for Penalty Free, I made my way over to Woodend Conservation Area.

Woodend is located along the Niagara Escarpment, just between the cities of Niagara Falls and St.Catharines. The Bruce Trail travels through this park, and branches off into many side trails that one can take to view different areas of this wooded area.

Woodend pays homage to an education centre, located in an old rustic home built atop the escarpment, as well as the ruins of an United Empire Loyalist homestead and limestone kiln (located below the ledges of the escarpment). The park, with it's rolling hills, and limestone rock formations is certainly a treat for those just wanting to get out for even an hour away from the bustle.

I took a short walk this day as the wind was bit cool and damp from the rain we had over the previous few days. I explored the grounds around the education centre and took some photos of the old homestead from atop the escarpment ledges. Unfortunately I had forgotten to pack my hiking boots this day, and declined to go exploring into the old ruins. I shall like to return to do as such.

The fall colours at Woodend this year were very yellow and a bland red...only but a selected few were an deep lush red, which contrasted nicely against the overcast fall skies..

It was an enjoyable walk and I was provided with some fun photo opportunities. Another park to add to the list of proposed return visits. Those wanting to visit the park, I will tell you it is worth the visit, however please watch how fast you drive in to the park, as the long winding road in is very bumpy with pot-holes. Please drive carefully and slow, and enjoy this peaceful park located in the heart of the Niagara section of the Escarpment.

~Tom