Father's Day - Ouimet Canyon

On Mother's Day we climbed Mt Mackay and enjoyed the views, so for Father's Day we drove to Ouimet Canyon and enjoyed the views there. Another beautiful day weather-wise and a great destination made this a memorable day for dad and the rest of the family too.

The path into the canyon was a pleasant earthern walk through thick undergrowth and tall trees. No mosquitoes or other biting insects bothered us during the walk, making it even more enjoyable.
We only needed to walk for a kilometre in a loop so even the kids didn't complain - bliss.

This strange rock formation is known as the Indian's Head and is related to an Indian legend that describes the formation of the area. Apparently this is the body of a young warrior who killed his love and hid her body in the canyon below. The lover's parent turned the warrior to stone so that he would overlook her body for ever more.

The canyon itself was a surprise when we arrived as it seemed to come out of nowhere. The viewing platforms are built out over the edge of the cliff line giving one a small sense of vertigo when you realise where you stand.

At the start of the walk into the canyon there was a spectacular wooden bridge.

Getting back to the carpark for lunch left us another treat - a small group of chipmunks searched for any food that we might give them. Being so cute we couldn't resist and they ate as much as the kids!