Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: Trails
Hiking Among the Stumps at Rattlesnake Lake
I come from the Evergreen State which means there are lots of trees everywhere. It also means lots of brown and sometimes lots of stumps! We visited Rattlesnake Lake last month and found giant stumps lining the shore. Rattlesnake Lake is spring-fed by the… Continue Reading “Hiking Among the Stumps at Rattlesnake Lake”
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Life is Better in Color – On the Snoqualmie River
Last weekend on a cold and crisp, clear, sunny day, we headed east to visit the small towns and parks that surround the Snoqualmie River and Falls. In my last post, I drained the color from the landscape and the scenery became almost frightful,… Continue Reading “Life is Better in Color – On the Snoqualmie River”
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No Sheep but Plenty to Love on our Hike to Sheep Lake
I’m not sure where the name came from as there were no sheep to be had. But every time we crossed Chinook Pass to the other side of the mountains, Bob had noticed the trailhead and the hikers ascending, so we finally made the… Continue Reading “No Sheep but Plenty to Love on our Hike to Sheep Lake”
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Ducks, Herons and Swallows on the Cedar River Trail
As the temperatures are heating up and summer is in full swing, I’ve enjoyed getting outside for some exercise and nature therapy. This week, I managed to get in two walks on the Cedar River Trail where it flows into Lake Washington. The first… Continue Reading “Ducks, Herons and Swallows on the Cedar River Trail”
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Waterfalls of the Snoqualmie River – Snoqualmie Falls, Twin Falls, and Franklin Falls
The most famous of course is Snoqualmie Falls, a popular tourist destination, and good for a visit any time of year, no hiking required, though you can take a trail to the bottom if you like. We love to stop by when we’re in… Continue Reading “Waterfalls of the Snoqualmie River – Snoqualmie Falls, Twin Falls, and Franklin Falls”
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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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What Lasts Seven Years?
My blog, that’s what! Seven years ago, I published my first post on CATS and TRAILS and GARDEN TALES. I’ve mostly stayed true to my vision – to share stories of my cats, travels, hikes, and gardens – though I admit I’m increasingly focused… Continue Reading “What Lasts Seven Years?”
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A Walk in the Woods at Nolte State Park
We took a walk through the woods last week, at Nolte State Park, not for the first time nor the last – it’s one of our favorite local hikes. An easy, mostly level, trail around Deep Lake, it’s only a mile and a quarter… Continue Reading “A Walk in the Woods at Nolte State Park”
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The Gingko and the Chickadees on the Cedar River Trail
I went for a walk on the Cedar River Trail to see the Golden Gingko in glory. I gawked – like I did when I saw it the first time, years ago. I stopped to bask in its color and admire it from this… Continue Reading “The Gingko and the Chickadees on the Cedar River Trail”
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A Nature Walk at Flaming Geyser
Sorry but you’ll be hard pressed to find a flaming geyser – its methane source petered out years ago, though tossing a match into the well, may get you a reaction (we didn’t have any.) But who cares with so much beauty surrounding you… Continue Reading “A Nature Walk at Flaming Geyser”
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