Tag: Pacific NW
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A Long Saturday Walk Across Portland
The beauty of Portland during spring is best experienced through immersion. This weekend, I went for a seven mile walk from NE Portland to Sellwood so that I could soak up the perfect weather and admire the endless flowers in full bloom. Here is some of what I found: Dogwood, Rhododendrons, Cherry Blossoms, and Camas.…
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Sunset on the Oregon Coast
Sunsets are often beautiful, but sometimes they take your breath away.
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Spring on the Oregon Coast
April 13, 2023 I spent the week on the Oregon Coast. It’s been years since I’ve written a blog post, but being out here has pushed me to start writing again. I’m also taking a social media break—at least trying to. I’m one of the people who love to be “in the know,” and I…
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Siouxon Creek Trail
In late June, 2020, I emerged from months of sheltering in place, due to the coronavirus pandemic, and ventured out into the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, in SW Washington State. It was a beautiful, sunny, 80 degree day, with a light breeze. The forest service road to the trail head was mostly paved, but full…
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Photos: December in Forest Park
A beautiful, misty, December hike through Forest Park in Portland Oregon:
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Super Moon & Lunar Eclipse
This was my first ever attempt at taking photos of a Lunar Eclipse. Unfortunately, it was very hazy that night and I don’t have a very powerful zoom lens…but these two turned out ok. In 2033, when the next Super-moon/blood-moon/lunar eclipse happens, I will be ready! But, until then, here is what I got!
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Photo: Little Brown Mushrooms
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Photo Essay: Beginning of Winter in the Pacific NW
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Photo: Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
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Photos: Fall 2013 Part 2
The Perpetual Vagabond 