Last week Larry and I had the opportunity to visit one of my favorite parks, Point Reyes National Seashore, to prep for Larry’s upcoming mural image for the park’s new map. Point Reyes lies at the tip of a narrow peninsula which sticks out some 15 miles into the Pacific Ocean. Although known for its foggy and windy weather it […]
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Seattle Aquarium’s Furry Mirac
“It’s a girl!” Just announced by the Seattle Times. She’s 11 days old today. Monday I visited the Seattle Aquarium in hopes of photographing the new sea otter pup (sex was still unknown). Seattleites have been hoping for a female, which would remain here, if it had been a male his destiney was another aquarium. I chatted […]
Bark Shanty Bridge
One of my favorite local hikes is the Lower Big Quilcene Trail in Olympic National Forest and a favorite destination is Bark Shanty Bridge. This popular trail is referred to by some as ‘The Champagne Trail’ and for good reason. It is virtually level, no switchbacks or steep grades, just pure walking pleasure. Because of […]
Camping at Kalaloch
Last week we spent four lovely days at the coast away from computers and cell phones. Nothing but warm sunshine, extended walks on deserted beaches bordered by mounds of driftwood and old spruce trees. An occasional sea otter, tufted puffin or sea lion flanked our stride in the waves as we strolled along. For our […]
Celebrating 36 years of runnin...
Thirty six years ago I started running reluctantly… It was Easter Sunday and we were to meet some friends for brunch. As I stepped into the shower, my first husband, Doug, informed me he was going for a run, he ran nearly everyday. My initial response was why now, well be late, but he assured […]