Spring at the Potholes

The falls at the Sooke Potholes are a mossy wonderland.

The falls at the Sooke Potholes are a mossy wonderland.

Pirjo Raits
Apr. 17, 2012 1:00 p.m.
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The Sooke Potholes Regional Park is a great place for a stroll during the spring and a swim during the summer months.

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