Tamaracks
If you live in an area where hardwoods are predominant, tamarack trees are a bit of an oddity.These pine tree needles turn golden & the needles are shed in the
Cougar Football Saturday
I didn’t go to Washington State University but I’m a daughter, sister & aunt of cougars. Since my alma mater is over 1800 miles away, I’ve become a WSU football
Kamiak Butte
Out in the vastness of eastern Washington arises the Palouse. Patchworks of wheat fields flow with the amazing hues of autumn. I had the pleasure of hiking Kamiak Butte several
Boise Depot
In the foothills above Boise City is the delightful Boise train depot. Although no longer a working train station, the ambiance gives the feeling of train travel of days gone
Ecola
Ecola State Park is a feast for the eyes as you gaze down the northern Oregon coast. Haystack Rock catches your eye first but so many other delicacies for the
Skagit Valley Tulips
It’s tulip time in the Skagit Valley of Washington State. For anyone who has experienced this time of year in Western Washington, you know that it is a sight to
Prosser Bridge
Last weekend found me in the sleepy town of Prosser, right in the midst of the wine country of central Washington. I took a bit of a break from visiting
Patterns
Recently, I’ve joined a photography group in which we have a weekly theme. This week’s theme “Patterns” caused me to think outside my usual box & led me to venture
Bellingham Bay Sunset
The temptation with these photos was to really play with the editing in Lightroom. The more I played with the editing, the more I was not happy. Although they are
Winter in Cowiche Canyon
At first glance, winter in Cowiche Canyon appears to be such a black & white affair. But as your eyes acclimate to the colors you begin to see all the