Andy Wilhelmsen's Blog

Dogs prefer the ground

Andy Wilhelmsen (Royal LePage Prince George) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:43:19 -0800

Ferguson Lake is on the north side of town within city limits.

Hard to believe this pristine wilderness setting is so close at hand. Plenty of snow up here and if you step off the trail you are hip deep. There's fish in the lake, probably fast asleep under that vast white blanket.

The trail has a wonderful boardwalk along the south side that elevates you from the marsh. The dogs don't seem to like being off the ground though.

There's running water even now through a break in the beaver dam on the east end. It kind of reminds you that this will all melt after all.

If you go - take the Ferguson Lake Rd as it turns off west from the North Kelly Rd, and in 5 minutes you are their at the little parking lot.

Enjoy, Andy

Open space - off leash area

Andy Wilhelmsen (Royal LePage Prince George) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:17:42 -0800

Open Green Space - Happy Healthy Dogs!

Andy Wilhelmsen (Royal LePage Prince George) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:07:34 -0800

We are lucky to have so many open spaces in this city and a good variety of trails. The west end of Massey Drive opens to Ginter's Meadow, as the locals know it, named after Ben Ginter ("Uncle Ben" who was a road builder and also owned the Pacific Western Brewery in Prince George in 1960.)

Ben Ginters house once stood on the brow of the hill in a birch grove. The foundation is still evident, along with the driveway curving up easily among the trees.

This is an off lease area and my chocolate lab Marlie figures thats a good thing. My other (small dog syndrome) Fox Terrier agrees.

We often explore the trails that offshoot the meadow. There's lots of them that snake their way up the hill to University way. Once in the Forest we rarely meet anyone. Good exercise, and quiet reflection.