Visions of Spring
Its the first of March & most of us in the Pacific Northwest have had our fill of winter at this point As we long for some warmer weather &
Chihuly
Winters can be dark & gray in the Pacific Northwest (especially this year!) So its good to try to expose yourself to the bright & colorful A few weeks ago,
An Edmonds Summer Evening
Edmonds is a lovely waterfront suburb of Seattle where Puget Sound hugs its backdoor This past August I spent a lovely evening with a friend on the waterfront As we soaked up
Wheatlands
Southeastern Washington state is a hidden gem with its rolling wheat fields I came across the wheat harvest on one of my ventures this summer I have to say I did
Sleigh Ride
Dashing through the snow in a one horse (or two horse) open sleigh is a delightful experience When the experience is during the holidays & with family & friends, it
Grape Crush
Its harvest season in the Yakima valley. Not only are the apples coming off the trees, the grapes are also being harvested, getting ready to be fermented into a variety
Great Prosser Balloon Rally
Early this past weekend, I traveled an hour south of my home to the Great Prosser Balloon Rally. I have to admit, I wasn’t sure this was going to be
Palouse Springtime
I grew up just south of the Palouse and I really don’t think I appreciated the beauty of the area when I was there. Its a land of winter wheat, rolling
Cowiche Uplands
Springtime has arrived in the Yakima Valley. Before the heat arrives & the rattlesnakes stake their territory, a hike in the Cowiche Canyon Conservatory was in order. My niece Abby
San Juans Sunset
Another one from the archives of summer 2015. Traveling through the San Juans is good for the soul, especially at sunset. Hopefully your cell phone is turned off & you