Winter Wonderland in the Canyon

There is nothing like hiking a trail through the depths of a canyon to come to realize just how small we as humans are in the scheme of the universe. However, the beauty of walking through a canyon, can make a person realize just how wonderful it is to be a part of that scheme.

During my hike last weekend at Heart Creek, east of Canmore, Alberta, Canada which is located in the Rocky Mountains, I was awed by the walls of the canyon, which narrowed on each side of me as I progressed into the heart of the trail. The fresh layer of snow and the sound of a swift moving creek made the experience all that much more meaningful.