365 Days of Gratitude - Day 269

I'm always grateful for beautiful weather, and I'm always grateful for time on a bike - THAT'S no surprise.

Today we were really fortunate to have our dear friend Marion join us for a ride in the incredible Dark Sky Preserve called Torrance Barrens. 

The Torrance Barrens is located near Bala, Ontario and was designated a Conservation Reserve in 1997, culminating a grassroots community effort to have it legally protected. Rugged rocky barrens scenery, nationally and provincially rare plants and wildlife and a contiguous peaceful wilderness in the heart of Muskoka were all worth preserving.

I've been fortunate to spend a night on the barrens during a meteor shower (no words to describe that experience) as well I hike and bike at least once a year.

Today we slowly snaked our way along the rugged moonlike rock, snapping photos, and enjoying a perfect fall day in stunning Muskoka.

Feeling grateful,

Louise

Marion and I 

Paul and Marion

Check out Marion's sweet ride - yes that's a bike rack on her motorbike.