Rain – 11 March 2026
Today it Rained. I was camping at Dosewallips State Park and it rained, a lot, non-stop. I did get out in the rain and go for a hike along the Dosewallips River. The Dosewallips flows out of the Olympic Mountains … Continued
Palouse Falls – 15 January 2026
When I first arrived at Palouse Falls on this cold January day, I could only hear the sound of the water falling over cliff into the pool below. The fog was thick and the visibility was very limited. From the … Continued
Spoon Creek Falls – 04 April 2025
I’ve often discussed my fascination with waterfalls and the positive energy they bring when spending time within the noise, mist and beauty of water flowing over a cliff. The other day I ventured out to another falls which I … Continued
Evening Stroll – Cape Disappointment 27 February 2025
I can never get tired of strolling on the beach, especially during a sunrise, or in the case of this photo, during sunset. There is something about the sunrises and sunsets that calms the soul. Is it because of the … Continued
I Feel So Small – Kalaloch 07 February 2024
There is nothing like standing at the edge of the ocean. It ignites my senses beyond belief. Its mighty relentless waves, the constant roar and vastness as I stare at the horizon. I feel so small and yet so alive! … Continued
Deadman’s Cove Sunset – 09 FEB 2023
One of my favorite places to camp is Cape Disappointment State Park in Washington. Cape Disappointment is a notable maritime location in the Pacific Northwest where the Columbia River empties into the Pacific Ocean, creating one of the most … Continued
Great Blue Heron – 07 July 2022
Over the 4th of July holiday, I was camping at a park on Bainbridge Island. As expected in the NW, it was a very rainy holiday, at least on Bainbridge Island. I did do some hiking around the island … Continued
Sandhill Crane Migration – 26 March 2022
I took a coupe of days off this March and traveled to Eastern Washington to catch a glimpse of the migrating sandhill cranes. Each year over 35,000 sandhill cranes make and annual migration from Central California to South-Central Alaska to … Continued
St. Helens & Spirit Lake – 20 June 2020
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
Olympic Foggy Barn – 09 March 2019
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