I have always loved the High Sierra environment, especially the plants and animals that survive up there. This photo was taken several years ago when I was traveling up to the Bristlecone Pine forest near Bishop, California (one of my … Continued
Yesterday I hiked to Norway Pass, which overlooks Spirit Lake and Mt. St. Helens. With all the pandemic fears going on and the “Stay home, stay safe” orders, it was nice to get outside for a hike and enjoy … Continued
During an early foggy morning hike in Olympic National Park a few months ago, I came across this old abandoned barn in a meadow. The structure appeared to be soggy from the moisture of the perpetual damp climate of … Continued
The other day I went walking at Nisqually just to get out for some fresh air and a little nature time. The day was cold, foggy, gray, and of course it was raining. Despite the weather, there was an abundance … Continued
I went to the beach this past weekend. Walking on the beach is one of my favorite things to do; I can walk for hours on the beach. The wind, fresh salt air, sand under my toes, and the … Continued
I spent a few days last week in Southeastern Oregon camping and hiking in the Steens Mountains, a small but beautiful and high (10,000 ft) mountain range. It is a very unique environment complete with Juniper forests, high deserts and wild horses. One area … Continued
I have been watching this fountain for years and always liked the way it adds to the capital landscape here in Olympia. The water squirts up from holes in the concrete in a completely random pattern so you never … Continued
It was the fog rolling in which caught my eye for this photo. It was an early morning calm and the fog was settling over the water and starting to slowly engulf the trees. I took several photos, but it … Continued
