Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
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Tag: Hikes
A Nature Walk at Tennant Lake in Ferndale
We often head to Bellingham 90 minutes north of Seattle, but this time we kept going and visited two wonderful parks in the tiny town of Ferndale, Tennant Lake and Hovander Park. Tennant Lake is an 80-acre shallow peat bog lake and has a… Continue Reading “A Nature Walk at Tennant Lake in Ferndale”
A Walk in the Woods to Dungeness Spit
Last week we spent a few days on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington, my home, the Evergreen State. We anchored ourselves in Port Angeles, so we could take the ferry to Victoria, B.C.- here – if you missed it. On our way home from… Continue Reading “A Walk in the Woods to Dungeness Spit”
What a Difference a Day Makes, One Week in November, Two walks in the Other Washington
Earlier this week we took a walk at Nolte State Park on a rainy day, through the woods around Deep Lake. We saw all manner of mysterious life forms. The very next day we took a walk under blue skies and sunshine at Coulon… Continue Reading “What a Difference a Day Makes, One Week in November, Two walks in the Other Washington”
Shadows and Reflections in the Woods
It’s hard for me to tell which is which, but I think I found both – shadows and reflections – on yesterday’s walk in the woods. It was a new trail to us, a boardwalk, through a bog – West Hylebos Wetlands Park in… Continue Reading “Shadows and Reflections in the Woods”
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”
Walking Waikiki
Hello Oahu! After a week on the Big Island, we landed on Oahu for more fun in the sun. One day, Bob went to Pearl Harbor while I stayed behind and opted for a beach day. Here’s what that looked like. I left our… Continue Reading “Walking Waikiki”
Reflections on the Green River
While walking through the park I saw a chase in the sky – dog chasing dog – more likely ducks. I entered the wooded trail to the river, and came upon an animal tree, he offered his back for a place to rest but… Continue Reading “Reflections on the Green River”
Ruby Beach – One of the World’s Best?
Don’t take my word for it, listen to Lonely Planet, which included Washington State’s Ruby Beach on their 2025 list of the world’s best beaches, the only one from the United States to make the list! No, it’s not a white sand beach, with… Continue Reading “Ruby Beach – One of the World’s Best?”
Falling Leaves at Nolte State Park
Yesterday we took a walk at Nolte State Park through the woods, around Deep Lake. We love it any time of year, but especially during autumn. It was still mostly green, but there was a hint of color in the trees. Leaves are starting… Continue Reading “Falling Leaves at Nolte State Park”
What do you see in the Woods?
I see trees that block the sun and swallow men. That lean and bend before they fall and are buried. I see trails guarded by monsters and camels, ready to give the weary hiker a lift. What do you see in the woods? ~… Continue Reading “What do you see in the Woods?”
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