Well, there was not as much snow as was anticipated but enough to provide some much needed moisture. Most is gone now from the yard but the trails at Elk Island still had a lot on Friday.

The morning began with a grey, gloomy sky. Big, fluffy snowflakes fell lazily to the ground. Their life was short lived. The clouds parted and the sun came out around noon. 

We traveled to Elk Island National Park for some outdoor time. There was about an inch of sticky new snow on the trails. It was tricky to stay upright because the snow covered the icy patches on the trail.

It was a beautiful day. Some of the parking lots were filled with cars yet the trail we chose was not being used by anyone but us.

This morning the sun is shining. There is not a cloud in the sky. The first robin of the season was singing from a treetop. The chickadees joined in from the forest. What a great spring morning! Happy Easter!