Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Category: Travel
Color before the Storm
It’s raining heavily now, and more rain is in the forecast. Fall’s stormy weather is upon us. But earlier this week I returned to Coulon Park for a final look at the color on its famous boulevard. Nearer to the lake, there were other… Continue Reading “Color before the Storm”
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The Salmon are back! Spawning in the Cedar River
It’s been a long, long journey for these sockeye salmon, but they have returned at last to their spawning grounds in the Cedar River. Not the greatest video but stick it out to the end to see the female lay her eggs. I love… Continue Reading “The Salmon are back! Spawning in the Cedar River”
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Back by Popular Demand – Fall Color at Coulon Park
They come from far and wide to see the trees in glory. At Gene Coulon Memorial Park in Renton. ~ Susanne
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Playing in Light Room – Black and White in Hawaii
I’ve already shared a few times from our trip to Hawaii last month, but I thought I’d take another look for this week’s Sunday Stills Color Challenge, #Black & White. There’s a lot of black to be found on the Big Island, because of… Continue Reading “Playing in Light Room – Black and White in Hawaii”
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Taking the Scenic Route – Turquoise and Gold in the North Cascades
“Is the Park open?” (“You’re in it now,” I thought to myself, “just open your eyes.”) But I understand. There’s a government shutdown, after all. And North Cascades National Park is different from the others. No fanfare. Just mountains. And a river. And creeks.… Continue Reading “Taking the Scenic Route – Turquoise and Gold in the North Cascades”
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Welcome October!
We were walking in a park near our home today when a dozen *eagles came from nowhere and soared overhead, on a mission to somewhere. The most I’ve seen in the sky at once – though I couldn’t capture them all on my phone… Continue Reading “Welcome October!”
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Volcanoes through the #Window – From Seattle to Hawaii
A few weeks ago, we left Seattle for the Big Island of Hawaii and as usual I had the window seat. (Thanks, dear.) It’s always wonderful to see Mt. Rainier looming above the surrounding landscape. Did you know Mt. Rainier is an active volcano?… Continue Reading “Volcanoes through the #Window – From Seattle to Hawaii”
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Fall in the Great Northwest – at Lincoln Park with a Blast from the Past
As much as I LOVE Hawaii – and in many ways wish I was still there – I’m happy to be back in the Pacific Northwest for the changing of the seasons and the beauty of fall. There was a chill in the air… Continue Reading “Fall in the Great Northwest – at Lincoln Park with a Blast from the Past”
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Don’t Miss Oahu’s Windward Coast!
A first trip to Hawaii should include Oahu, the Gathering Place, if only to see iconic Diamond Head and Waikiki; perhaps that’s why it’s the most visited of the Hawaiian Islands. But there’s so much more! Rent a car or take one of many… Continue Reading “Don’t Miss Oahu’s Windward Coast!”
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Yellow and Orange at Soos Creek and Hawaiian Sunset
I’m back from Hawaii but had this post prepared before I left. I thought I’d have more pictures to add, and I do but not many. I’d visited Soos Creek Botanical Garden recently, not Sue’s Creek, looking for yellow and orange, since my own… Continue Reading “Yellow and Orange at Soos Creek and Hawaiian Sunset”
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