No grandeur here. Todays issue of my growing up years hometown newspaper has this picture and article on the front page. Country churches were established to provide a place for worship in close proximity to the residents scattered around a certain area. For instance, the Oak Ridge Union Church has served families in the Erhard, McCartney and Oak Ridge areas since 1906 when some men of different denominations determined the need for a central place of worship for everyone; a place where those from various religious persuasions would feel comfortable. As people have moved from the country to towns and cities, and travel is more efficient than the days of horse and buggy, country churches would seem unnecessary. But, they are still strong and operate with a determination to provide what their founders intended - a place of worship for people in the small communities where they live.

John Ware's Cabin, Dinosaur Provincial Park. John Ware was Alberta's first black pioneer. Legendary horseman and rancher. The original homestead was about 10 miles west of where I live. The cabin was moved to the park for preservation.

That guest cottage looks like it's from a fairy tale. I'd love to see the inside. This is a little house that I really like & can only imagine it decorated for Christmas. Not a very good picture of it though.

Here are a couple pictures from this morning's hike: This is called witches hair or dodder. It's a parasitic plant. And this one is poison oak, looking very healthy and happy, just waiting..... Lastly, my hiking buddy