Nestled in the end of a fallen tree, this caught my eye while walking along a wooded path on the coast of southern Washington. Although it rates high on my “ick factor” scale, I couldn’t help but snap a photo.
Weathered remains of an old dock stand guard along the waterfront in Astoria, Oregon.
The Umpqua Lighthouse stands out against the clear blue Oregon sky.
The Coastal Redwoods in Northern California are some of the tallest and oldest trees in the world. We discovered a five mile walk just east of Crescent City that led us through a dense forest where redwood giants soared high above us.
Growing alongside the trail to the top of Humbug Mountain was one perfect wild iris. Spring continues to bloom beneath sheltering trees on the Oregon Coast.
Plenty of sunshine on the coast of Southern Oregon today where wildflowers are still blooming. Harris Beach State Park provides a much needed escape from the gloom and drizzle back home.
For twenty years Yosemite National Park was a short drive from my home. Having this natural wonder in my own “backyard” allowed our family to explore the park throughout all four seasons. Who could ever tire of scenes like this one?
Pops of color sprung up while strolling along the nature trail in West Virginia’s Kanawha State Forest.
Photos from Sue 