Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
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Tag: Washington State
Welcoming the Spring Equinox in the Pacific Northwest
It happened March 20th this year, the astronomical start of spring. The March equinox (also called the vernal equinox) is the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere and the autumn equinox in the Southern, when the sun crosses above the earth’s equator and night… Continue Reading “Welcoming the Spring Equinox in the Pacific Northwest”
A Gallery of Green for Sunday Stills
I’m happy to be hosting Sunday Stills this week for the Color Challenge: Jade Green, Light Green, Peridot. My feature photo is a Fire King mug in Jadeite, collectible glassware from the 1950’s. I love the shape and the color of the coffee cup,… Continue Reading “A Gallery of Green for Sunday Stills”
#Seascapes of the Washington Coast – for #SundayStills
Washington State has many wonderful beaches, and I especially love those on the dramatic northern coast, wild and scenic. I’ll start with Rialto Beach, isolated and primordial, with ghost trees and sea stacks, and the starting point of long hike north into the wilderness,… Continue Reading “#Seascapes of the Washington Coast – for #SundayStills”
For the Birds – At Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
I’d heard of Ridgefield before as a birder’s paradise – and yes, a bird’s paradise – but this was our first stop at the Refuge. Off the beaten path, it’s located north of Vancouver, Washington, near the Columbia River, and on our way home… Continue Reading “For the Birds – At Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge”
Traveling the Best of the West – A Look back at 2025
We only did a few major trips in 2025, and they were all in the West. It was fun looking back on them, and I admit I got carried away with my pictures. Even so, I hope you enjoy them. Click on any picture… Continue Reading “Traveling the Best of the West – A Look back at 2025”
Winter Birds of the Skagit Valley
On our drive to Bellingham last month, we took the scenic route (it’s all scenic) and stopped by the Skagit Valley, where migrating birds had arrived for the winter. You may remember the Skagit Valley for its fields of daffodils and tulips in the… Continue Reading “Winter Birds of the Skagit Valley”
Stormy Weather, Jury Duty, and a Walk in the Garden
The last two weeks have been intense. The Pacific Northwest has been ravaged by fierce weather; heavy rains caused severe record-breaking flooding, resulting in road closures, evacuations and homes under water. Many suffered the loss of everything and are thankful to be alive. A… Continue Reading “Stormy Weather, Jury Duty, and a Walk in the Garden”
Dropping by for Peace
It’s been a very rainy week in the Pacific Northwest, drenching us all and flooding our rivers. It’s also been a very busy week, but regardless of the environment, inward or outward, I am at Peace – I have God to thank for that.… Continue Reading “Dropping by for Peace”
Morning Shadows on Lake Quinault
It was an early winter morning at Lake Quinault on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, and all was tranquil. Time to go back. Sharing my photos with Becky’s #November Shadows. ~ Susanne
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”
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