Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
We passed by this beautiful spot many times on our way to somewhere else but finally made Federation Forest our destination. According to the brochure, “the park is home to stands of majestic, old-growth evergreen trees – some more than 1,000 years old. Visitors…
Last week we took a walk on the Cedar River Trail. It had rained the night before and heavy clouds remained overhead. But the river was still and placid, reflecting the loveliness nearby. For Sunday Still’s, Stillness. ~ Susanne
We don’t usually take the most popular hikes on a weekend when everyone else does – we’re lucky we don’t have to. But we took a chance today and headed to Denny Creek and Franklin Falls, an hour east of Seattle. We’re so glad…
Last week we thought we’d walk someplace new and discovered Clark Lake Park a short drive from our house. Though it’s a small park, what it lacks in size and services it makes up for in tranquility and diversity, with 126 acres of meadows,…
In the middle of a rainy April we picked the sunniest day for a walk at Flaming Geyser State Park where instead of a flame we found a flowing river, luscious forest and steelhead in training – who knew there was such a thing?…
For Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge, Walks, Trails and Sidewalks, I looked back at some of my favorite walks and trails at Mt. Rainier National Park. You won’t find too many views from the beaten path like this one at Sunrise. Only one at a…
But don’t be fooled – we hit 80 degrees yesterday, the highest temperature ever recorded here in the month of March. What better day to take you on one of my favorite walks – at Gene Coulon Park in Renton, on the southern shores…
