#västerdalälven

[rabbitcruiser]

Forest (No. 116)

Björbo, Sweden (two pics)

Västerdalälven, Sweden (three pics)

Stora Malingen, Sweden (five pics)

[husbilsresorochaventyrse]

Nås Camping

När vi nästan passerat genom hela byn Nås i Vansbro kommun i Dalarnas län svänger vi till höger mot Nås camping som ligger cirka 1,5 km från byn ner mot Västerdalälven. Nås camping ligger strax intill Storänget, platsen där Ingmarsspelen framförs varje sommar. Vi möts av Nicole som tar emot oss och visar oss in till det lilla kontoret bakom den lilla receptionen. Kontoret är fyllt av allehanda…

[petterbrorson]

Västerdalälven, akvarell, 38x28 cm

Efter alla bläckmålningar kommer här en ny akvarell. Den visade sig vara lite av en utmaning, eftersom pappret inte betedde sig som det brukar att göra. Varje penseldrag verkade bita sig fast i ytan och färgen sögs upp och torkade väldigt snabbt, vilket gjorde det svårt att blanda färger på pappret och att mjuka upp konturer. Jag vet inte vad det kan bero på. Hursomhelst, det här är en vy över Västerdalälven, i närheten av Sälen.

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Västerdalälven, watercolour, 38x28 cm After all the ink paintings, here's a new watercolour painting. It turned out to be a bit of a challenge, because the paper didn't behave like it normally does. Every brushstroke seemed to grab on to the surface and the paint was absorbed very quickly, making it hard to blend colours on the paper or soften edges. I don't know what might be the reason. Anyway, this is a view of the river Västerdalälven, close to Sälen in Dalarna, Sweden.  

[skwadra]

ηιgнтƒαℓℓ ιη αρяιℓ 💕 #thekingdomofredbarns #skwadra #västerdalälven (på/i The Kingdom of Red Barns)

[safereturndoubtful]

Day 14 - to Sälen

I do like to play that old Steve Winwood song on my return to hills after some days on flatter ground, or gently undulating as in this case. But I’m not quite there yet, unless you can count 400 metres above sea level..

This morning we spent some time on the long distance footpath, The Miner’s Trail, or the Bergslagsleden. The section that includes the route high point, in the Kindla Nature Reserve.

The dog does not trust man-made structures..

The Reserve is roadless, but was heavily exploited by mining in the early 1800s, but since then it has been undisturbed and is hike to a number of endangered species of animals and plants, many of these thriving on the decaying and dead trees, probably the most famous being the black woodpecker, which needless to say, I did not see. It’s the lichens and mosses on those tree corpses that are the rarest in the Park. It has in effect, by accident almost, been left to rewild for 300 years, and will eventually, but sooner than similar protected areas, revert to its ancient state.

We took on a loop that gained two ‘peaks’, each of which had towers that could be climbed to get the view above the tree canopy. There were a few shelters dotted around, all equipped for overnight stays with chopped wood, fireplaces, grates for barbeques, and all impeccably clean. It’s carry the rubbish out with you of course, but with one exception, there are pit toilets. They seem to be common in wild places in the country, and though some investment is required, it means that visitors don’t just use the area 20 metres from where they sleep, or rest, which they do in many similar places.

We’d started quite early, and saw no one at all until returning to the van, where a couple of other vehicles had now parked. After lunch, I drove north for three hours. I’m keen to get into that ‘High Life Again’, that Winwood famously recited.

I’ve parked up by the Västerdalälven river just a few kilometres north of the ski town of Sälen, though there is some gentle downhill, it is cross country skiing the area is famous for. This is 400 metres above sea level now.

There’s one other guy here, a young German camping with his husky dog, who has sliced open her paws and is wearing protective boots. My German isn’t up to understanding how she cut her paws..

It’s another excellent overnight stopover, that really aren’t hard to find here.

I had thought I might need a campsite to hook up to electricity. The van was lower than usual last night. At first I blamed it on four cloudy days, but I thought about it and realised it couldn’t be that, as I’ve encountered far more than that in a row previously. Looking at the Victron app in detail, I went into Engine Charger section, and it needed a firmware update. Although the FAQ section of the Victron website said that shouldn’t affect performance, it obviously did, as this morning after half an hour driving my power went from 55% to 100%.

Good job as well, as the campsite I investigated nearby wanted 370 SEK, or £30, for a night..

[byboel]

Gammal träbro i Västerdalarna. En bil i taget kan köra över Västerdalälven. #träbro #woodenbridge #hängbro #Dalarna https://www.instagram.com/p/CR1wVjTJUxT/?utm_medium=tumblr

[rorqvist]

SÄLEN, SVERIGE

Sälen är en tätort i Transtrands distrikt (Transtrands socken) i Malung-Sälens kommun, Dalarnas län cirka 65 km nordväst om Malung. Tätorten kallas ibland för Sälens by[3] för att skilja tätorten från vintersportsanläggningarna uppe på Sälenfjällen. Tätorten är belägen vid Västerdalälven. Akrylmålning av Andreas Rörqvist.

[rabbitcruiser]

World Farm Animals Day

Created in memory of Gandhi, who advocated respecting all animals, National Farm Animal Day is about the crucial and often mistreated farm creatures.

Farm animals are delightfully cute, especially baby farm animals with their squeaks and squeals, running and playing. Even more than that, farm animals also play an important role in modern society. Take some time to appreciate them this World Farm Animals Day!

History of National World Farm Animals Day

Established in memory of Mahatma Gandhi, who believed in treating all living beings with respect, World Farm Animals Day was founded to highlight the poor conditions suffered by some farm animals, and promote awareness in the hope something may be done to improve the lives of these innocent creatures. The first World Farm Animals Day was celebrated in 1983 as part of an international movement for the rights of farm animals.

Sometimes also called the World Day for Farmed Animals (WDFA), this day aims to raise awareness for and commemorate the 65 billion land animals who are raised for food every year. Since most people believe that animals should not be harmed unnecessarily, this day seeks to bring together those who are passionate about farm animal welfare and working to make changes!

How to Celebrate World Farm Animals Day

Show some love and attention to these often overlooked creatures by celebrating World Farm Animals Day. Get involved with the day in a variety of creative ways, including some of these ideas:

Celebrate World Farm Animals Day with Children

Although World Farm Animals Day has an important, and somewhat sad, origin in the sense that it was created to raise awareness of suffering, it can be celebrated in different ways, particularly with children.

Taking children for a visit to a farm is a great way to teach them about farm animals, and it may also be a good chance to instill in them the message of treating animals with respect. Teachers might want to take an opportunity on World Farm Animals Day to create lessons around the different farm animals, how they contribute and why they are important in the world today. From preschoolers to older children, this day offers a perfect opportunity to grow a generation of responsible humans who treat all creatures well!

Change Some Eating Habits

World Farm Animals Day is actually a great day for a person to make a commitment to try to incorporate fewer animal products in their diet. Perhaps it’s not realistic to immediately become a vegan and cut out all animal products. However, it might be a good time to commit to taking one day a week for the family to prepare meals without meat. Or perhaps this is a good time to make the switch from dairy milk (which many humans really don’t process well anyway!) to drinking plant-based milk such as oat, soy, almond or another alternative.

In addition, taking care about where animal products are sourced from can make a huge difference. For instance, commit to purchasing cage-free eggs, farm raised chickens or responsibly sourced seafood.

Support an Animal Charity

Another great way to celebrate is by donating to an animal protection charity that works to promote the welfare of animals, including those on farms. Take a look at some of these non-profit organizations that are dedicated to animals, and perhaps look into making a financial gift or even volunteering throughout the year:

Farm Sanctuary. This charity offers many ways for folks to get involved, including becoming members of the Friends of Hilda Club, named after the first rescue animal to benefit from Farm Sanctuary.

Faunalytics. Don’t let saying the name be intimidating, because this organization works to collect and share data, research and knowledge that is vital in understanding how to better care for farm animals and limit industrial animal farming.

Human Farming Association. This campaign against factory farming aims to stand up to big business, speaking on behalf of the animals who cannot speak for themselves.

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[rabbitcruiser]

World Farm Animals Day

Created in memory of Gandhi, who advocated respecting all animals, National Farm Animal Day is about the crucial and often mistreated farm creatures.

Farm animals are delightfully cute, especially baby farm animals with their squeaks and squeals, running and playing. Even more than that, farm animals also play an important role in modern society. Take some time to appreciate them this World Farm Animals Day!

History of National World Farm Animals Day

Established in memory of Mahatma Gandhi, who believed in treating all living beings with respect, World Farm Animals Day was founded to highlight the poor conditions suffered by some farm animals, and promote awareness in the hope something may be done to improve the lives of these innocent creatures. The first World Farm Animals Day was celebrated in 1983 as part of an international movement for the rights of farm animals.

Sometimes also called the World Day for Farmed Animals (WDFA), this day aims to raise awareness for and commemorate the 65 billion land animals who are raised for food every year. Since most people believe that animals should not be harmed unnecessarily, this day seeks to bring together those who are passionate about farm animal welfare and working to make changes!

How to Celebrate World Farm Animals Day

Show some love and attention to these often overlooked creatures by celebrating World Farm Animals Day. Get involved with the day in a variety of creative ways, including some of these ideas:

Celebrate World Farm Animals Day with Children

Although World Farm Animals Day has an important, and somewhat sad, origin in the sense that it was created to raise awareness of suffering, it can be celebrated in different ways, particularly with children.

Taking children for a visit to a farm is a great way to teach them about farm animals, and it may also be a good chance to instill in them the message of treating animals with respect. Teachers might want to take an opportunity on World Farm Animals Day to create lessons around the different farm animals, how they contribute and why they are important in the world today. From preschoolers to older children, this day offers a perfect opportunity to grow a generation of responsible humans who treat all creatures well!

Change Some Eating Habits

World Farm Animals Day is actually a great day for a person to make a commitment to try to incorporate fewer animal products in their diet. Perhaps it’s not realistic to immediately become a vegan and cut out all animal products. However, it might be a good time to commit to taking one day a week for the family to prepare meals without meat. Or perhaps this is a good time to make the switch from dairy milk (which many humans really don’t process well anyway!) to drinking plant-based milk such as oat, soy, almond or another alternative.

In addition, taking care about where animal products are sourced from can make a huge difference. For instance, commit to purchasing cage-free eggs, farm raised chickens or responsibly sourced seafood.

Support an Animal Charity

Another great way to celebrate is by donating to an animal protection charity that works to promote the welfare of animals, including those on farms. Take a look at some of these non-profit organizations that are dedicated to animals, and perhaps look into making a financial gift or even volunteering throughout the year:

Farm Sanctuary. This charity offers many ways for folks to get involved, including becoming members of the Friends of Hilda Club, named after the first rescue animal to benefit from Farm Sanctuary.

Faunalytics. Don’t let saying the name be intimidating, because this organization works to collect and share data, research and knowledge that is vital in understanding how to better care for farm animals and limit industrial animal farming.

Human Farming Association. This campaign against factory farming aims to stand up to big business, speaking on behalf of the animals who cannot speak for themselves.

Source

[husbilsresorochaventyrse]

Rastplats norr om Jerusalemfararnas Nås

Vid Västerdalsälven norr om Nås hittar man en av Trafikverkets gamla rastplatser. Den är lite svår att upptäcka men ändå inte, bara man inte har alltför bråttom. Rastplatsen består av en stor långsträckt grusplan med välklippta gräsmattor som gränsar mot Västerdalälven. Det är andra gången på kort tid som vi besöker den här platsen när vi passerar till och från Örebro via Ludvika och…

[husbilsresorochaventyrse]

Sex mil runt Västerdalälven

[rabbitcruiser]

Björbo, Sweden

Västerdalälven (literally West Dal River) is a 300 km long river in Sweden that flows southeast through Dalarna. Its sources are Görälven and Fuluälven and the end point is Djurås, in the municipality of Gagnef, where it connects with Österdalälven to form Dalälven. The annual open water swimming competition Vansbrosimningen takes place in Vanån (2000 m) and Västerdal River (1000 m).

Source: Wikipedia

[rabbitcruiser]

Clouds (No. 257)

Björbo, Sweden (two pics)

Rättvik, Sweden (eight pics) 

[rabbitcruiser]

Clouds (No. 256)

Björbo, Sweden 

[husbilsresorochaventyrse]

Naturrastplats Rutån Vansbro ligger vackert vid Vanån och Västerdalälven. Vansbro är en ort som vi passerar när vi åker ”hem” till våra barn och föräldrar. Den här gången väljer vi att inte bara passera utan stanna över natten men vi stannar inte inne i själva Vansbro utan åker till naturrastplatsen Rutån. Läs mer på bloggen, länk i bio. . . #vansbro #vansbrokommun #västerdalälven #ig_dalarna #visitdalarna #adria #adriatwinsupreme #alde #truma #wifi.se #continental #prodob #vildmarkskaffe #fricamping #naturephotography #influencer #travelphotography #travelblogger #reseblogg #reisemobil #vanlife #vanlifestyle #plåtis #vanlifesweden #explore #äventyr #adventure https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck6bkCYIKp5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[husbilsresorochaventyrse]

Fredagskväll i husbilen vid Västerdalälven i fullmånens sken. . . . . #dalarna #dalarnaimitthjärta #västerdalälven #adria #adriatwin #plåtis #plåtisliv #van #vanlife #vanlifestyle #adriavan #fullmåne #vanlifers #vanlifesweden #influencer #husbilsresorochäventyråretrunt #continental #prodob #wifi #husbil #husbilsliv #husbilsklubben #husbilskompisar #elmiahusvagnhusbil #husbilstockholm2023 #truma https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck1aQZtImsu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=