Home Free Black-Bears and the stunning Valley of

and the stunning Valley of the Ten Peaks in the back - it all struck my sense of patriotism

It was quite an encounter and I titled this little fellow “Forest Shadow”

I was fortunate enough to join a friend and hike into the Assiniboine area

The valley that you see in this image is known as the Valley of the Gods

Home Free Black-Bears and the stunning Valley ofChurchill, Manitoba Two little polar bear cubs that had emerged from their den were tirelessly playing. Mom would occasionally poke her head out of the den to make sure they were safe. They played games constantly. It was spellbinding to watch the activity which, in reality, was preparing their muscles for the long walk to the ice of the Arctic Ocean. They were chasing each other, and one made it to a tree, looking every bit as if he was 'Home Free'