Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Category: Travel
Awakened by Chain Saws
It’s the beginning of the end for the Tiffany Park Woods. The logging has begun. Honestly I didn’t venture into the woods often though others did: neighbors, dog walkers, and boys playing army. I suspect most of these grew up in the neighborhood and knew the woods like an… Continue Reading “Awakened by Chain Saws”
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Road Trip to Wenatchee
One thing I like about living in Washington State is its diverse geography. Here on the west side of the Cascade Mountains you can easily see why Washington is called the Evergreen State with its thick stands of Douglas fir, mossy temperate rainforest and plenty of rainfall. But… Continue Reading “Road Trip to Wenatchee”
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Cedar River Trail and the Big Birds Beside
Today was overcast but just right for a morning walk along the Cedar River Trail. The river was flowing gently while reflecting the flowers and trees alongside its banks, and the ducks were enjoying the flow. Boeing! It wasn’t long before the Big Birds came into view. The… Continue Reading “Cedar River Trail and the Big Birds Beside”
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Mt Rainier Up Close and Personal
Did you know there is a Paradise on earth? Well yes, there is! And it can be found at Mt Rainier National Park! After being teased by beautiful local views of the mountain we decide to take the drive to the National Park for an up close… Continue Reading “Mt Rainier Up Close and Personal”
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The Mountain in our Midst
Always there though not always visible, tonight’s walk at Gene Coulon Park yielded these views of the mountain in our midst ~ Mt. Rainier. Happy to be living in the Pacific Northwest. ~ Susanne
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Reflections on Deep Lake
After a lovely dinner and drive in the country we ended up at Deep Lake in Nolte State Park. It was a study in green. ~ Susanne
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A Spring Walk at Coulon
A perfect day begins with a trip to Starbucks and a walk at our favorite park on the shores of Lake Washington. We tried twice earlier this week to do just that but each time were turned back by the cold, wind, and rain. One… Continue Reading “A Spring Walk at Coulon”
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Tiffany Park Woods Revisited
Behind my house in Renton there are 22 acres of woods. You can see them through the fence in my backyard where they provide a wonderful backdrop of green making my own gardening efforts easier. I have enjoyed their quiet beauty and the birds and wildlife… Continue Reading “Tiffany Park Woods Revisited”
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Trek to Tacoma and Ruston Way
Okay, so full disclosure here: I am a native Seattleite through and through and very loyal. When I grew up here you only passed through Tacoma on the way to somewhere else (usually to grandma’s house) and you did it quickly while holding your… Continue Reading “Trek to Tacoma and Ruston Way”
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A Daytrip to Lincoln Park and Alki Beach
We finally got the rain free day we were waiting for and decide to spend it on a trip to Lincoln Park and Alki Beach in West Seattle. After a short drive we arrive at the park and hike a lovely trail through some patches… Continue Reading “A Daytrip to Lincoln Park and Alki Beach”
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